Scott Williamson
Catani
Summary
I have held a number of senior positions in the Thoroughbred Industry and have gained great knowledge from working in different countries around the world. Having worked at many leading Stud Farms under highly respected horse people I have developed a keen eye for bloodstock and a well rounded understanding of the horse.
I am extremely passionate about the racing and breeding industry and enjoy introducing new people to it and discussing all aspects of it.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Stud Manager
Musk Creek Farm
04.2017 - Current
- Strategic planning of stock improvement
- Mating selections
- Advising on purchases of weanlings, yearlings and broodmares
- Developing optimal feeding programs for stock
- Yearling placement at sales
- Liaising with clients, bloodstock agents, trainers and purchasers at sales
- Developing relationships
- Organising sponsorship and promoting farms brand
- Implementing individual exercise regimes for sales preparation
- Communicating with trainers regarding retained racing stock and discussing targets
- Creating an effective and enjoyable working environment for staff and horses
- Liaising with vets and farriers regarding all aspects of horse care and procedures
Stud Manager
Yulong Stud
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Establishing a new investor in the Australian Thoroughbred Industry
- Farm planning and set up
- Purchasing stock - broodmares including Extremely (dam of Extreme Choice), yearlings for Australia and for export to China
- Set up of quarantine facility on farm
- Liaising with leading trainers about our racing stock and attending race meetings as "Racing Manager"
- Implementing all farm procedures
- Hiring staff
- Organising and taking large group of Australian Racing Trainers and Breeders to China for inaugural Yulong Race Meeting
Assistant Stud Manager
Edinglassie Stud
08.2013 - 02.2016
- Daily care of all stock on the farm
- Organising vets and farrier and arranging procedures required
- Selection and preparation of sales horses for Magic Millions and Inglis
- Liaising with Sales companies and clients prior to and at sales
- Organising staff at the farm and for sales
- Implementing exercise programs for sale horses
- On call for all foalings and emergencies
Stud Manager
Twin Palms Stud
03.2011 - 07.2013
- Managing and caring for all stock
- Rearing of foals and weaning
- Scheduling and recording all farm procedures including using Ardex
- Developing feeding programs
- Employing staff
- Advising on matings and sales/purchases
- Front person at the sales, running cards and communicating with clients and purchasers
Wet Mare Manager
Widden Stud
11.2008 - 03.2011
- Organising vetting, farrier and vaccinations of 100+ mares and foals under my care
- Foal handling and weaning
- Supervising and training staff
- On call for foalings and emergencies
- Sales prep of mares, foals and yearlings
Equine Analyst
Equix Biomechanics
01.2008 - 10.2008
- Evaluating bloodstock at sales and privately for clients
- Attending all major yearling, 2 year old and breeding stock sales
- Providing mating advice for clients and providing detailed reports for clients
- Communication with clients and consignors at all major sales
- Using various computer programs for pedigree evaluation along with stride analysis at 2 year old sales
Stallion Handler and Yearlings
Lane's End Farm
09.2005 - 12.2007
- All duties involved in the breeding barn and caring for stallions on a daily basis
- Cared for Gulch, Langfuhr and Silver Ghost
- Had the honour to also look after AP Indy and Kingmambo as "swing guy"
- Yearling prep and major sales including Keeneland September and Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale
Stallions and Broodmares
Darley
02.2002 - 09.2005
- Daily care of stallions and all breeding shed duties
- Looked after Mark Of Esteem, Lomitas and Dubai Destination
- Worked with mares and foals on Dalham Hall, including Helen Street (dam of Street Cry)
Sales Preparation
Woodcote Stud
08.2001 - 12.2001
- Sales preparation for all mayor yearling sales
Stud Hand
Coolmore Stud
01.2000 - 08.2000
- Assisited with all duties during the breeding season - included as part of my gap year during studies
Education
HND Equine Studies -
Writtle College
Chelmsford07-2001
Skills
- Great communicator
- Passionate
- Hard worker
- Driven
Timeline
Stud Manager
Musk Creek Farm
04.2017 - Current
Stud Manager
Yulong Stud
02.2016 - 04.2017
Assistant Stud Manager
Edinglassie Stud
08.2013 - 02.2016
Stud Manager
Twin Palms Stud
03.2011 - 07.2013
Wet Mare Manager
Widden Stud
11.2008 - 03.2011
Equine Analyst
Equix Biomechanics
01.2008 - 10.2008
Stallion Handler and Yearlings
Lane's End Farm
09.2005 - 12.2007
Stallions and Broodmares
Darley
02.2002 - 09.2005
Sales Preparation
Woodcote Stud
08.2001 - 12.2001
Stud Hand
Coolmore Stud
01.2000 - 08.2000
HND Equine Studies -
Writtle College
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