Shade Oak Stud

The Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (TBA) has today launched a new video resource, outlining the benefits of greener practices on stud farms using its Stud Farm Carbon Calculator, in partnership with ADAS and with the support of the Racing Foundation. The video was produced with Peter Hockenhull, examining the areas which have helped his 200-acre Shade Oak Stud in Shropshire reduce emissions originating from the horses, land management practices, fuel and energy usage, transportation and hard feed, as well as forage and bedding materials. Since the Stud Farm Carbon Calculator was...

Juddmonte's St Leger winner Logician (GB) (Frankel {GB}--Scuffle {GB}, by Daylami {Ire}) has been retired from racing and will take up stallion duties at Shade Oak Stud in Shropshire from 2022. The 5-year-old has been bought by a partnership with includes Shade Oak's owner Peter Hockenhull, Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning breeder Bryan Mayoh and Grand National-winning trainer Dr Richard Newland. Juddmonte will also retain some breeding rights in the son of the Daylami (Ire) mare Scuffle (GB), a listed-placed treble winner who is a half-sister to the stallions Bated Breath (GB)...