Goncalo Torrealba's Three Chimneys, the farm that stands young sire sensation Gun Runner, has promoted Veronica Reed to the role of stallion manager. Reed, who has been serving as assistant stallion manager at the Central Kentucky farm, will be assisted throughout the 2023 breeding season by longtime stallion manager and Kentucky Farm Manager of the Year recipient Sandy Hatfield, who will continue to play a key role in the stallion barn as she steps back from her duties.
“I am excited to take on this new responsibility and am so pleased to have the support and mentorship of Sandy as I've had for several years here at Three Chimneys,” said Reed. “This is a dream opportunity for me.”
In addition, Three Chimneys Farm also has promoted Rebecca Nicholson to director of stallion nominations, where she will head up stallion marketing, nomination sales, and other bloodstock activity at the farm. She has worked closely with Vice Chairman Doug Cauthen the past several years during her tenure at Three Chimneys.
“Three Chimneys takes pride in the farm's heritage of inclusion which extends back over two decades with the hiring of Sandy Hatfield in a time when you did not come across many female managers in our industry,” said Torrealba. “That's one of the many reasons it's a pleasure to promote Rebecca and Veronica to their new roles.”
In other changes at Three Chimneys, veteran horseman Tom Hamm, director of stallion nominations since 2018, will assume the role of chief commercial officer. He will continue to assist with stallion nominations and will broaden his focus on bloodstock evaluations and acquisitions, as well as identifying new opportunities such as partnerships and joint ventures.
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