Grant Williamson

Grant Williamson

Handling our Bloodstock Division is Grant Williamson who is from Epsom, England.He came to the United States, via Coolmore Stud in Ireland, nine years ago and has worked on several of the world's most prestigious horse farms.

As a student, Grant worked for Juddmonte Farms and Ashford Stud before joining the team at Lane's End where he spent three years as an assistant broodmare manager.Lured away to Virginia to work for Spring Hill Farm, Grant returned to Kentucky and managed Lark Hill Farm and Darby Dan Farm before joining Equix Bio Mechanics in the summer of 2004.

Grant lives in Versailles, Kentucky, with his wife, Gudrun and 2 young daughters, Alexa and Caitlin.

Grant can be reached at Knockgriffin Farm at (859) 987-8032 or by cell (859) 797-3443.To reach Grant by email: grant@knockgriffinfarm.com

Veterinary Staff

World-renowned Dr. Scott Pierce DVM, a full partner of Rood & Riddle since 1989, was the farm's sole reproductive vet until 2003 when he decided to focus his practice on foals and yearlings.He remains Jim's advisor for the young stock on the farm and at all sales.

Williamson Joins Vinery
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Tom Ludt, general manager of Vinery, announced that Grant Williamson will join the Lexington-based operation's seasons and shares division in January 2008.
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Williamson, a native of England who has had more than a decade of experience in the industry, will work with current Vinery team members Frances Relihan and Patrick Morell.
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Williamson has had hands-on experience with horses at some of the industry's top farms, and most recently worked as an equine analyst with Equix Biomechanics and in bloodstock at Knockgriffin Bloodstock.

Williamson Joins Vinery
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Tom Ludt, general manager of Vinery, announced that Grant Williamson will join the Lexington-based operation's seasons and shares division in January 2008.
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Williamson, a native of England who has had more than a decade of experience in the industry, will work with current Vinery team members Frances Relihan and Patrick Morell.
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Williamson has had hands-on experience with horses at some of the industry's top farms, and most recently worked as an equine analyst with Equix Biomechantics and in bloodstock at Knockgriffin Bloodstock.

The professional investors were beginning to sell down to retail investors at recent new record peaks ahead of a much anticipated share split later this month, according to Grant Williamson, analyst for Hamilton Hindin Greene.
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Yesterday it was off its record high, closing down 7c to $11.28, and could be near its peak before the one for five share split, Williamson said.
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Williamson said the strengthening of property prices in New Zealand continued to help Ryman.

"With the property market still very hot out there I think the revaluations that Ryman will have to do down the track will bode them in good stead for the next few years anyway," he said.

Grant WilliamsonSeasons/Shares

In this endeavor Jim formed a partnership with Grant Williamson.It operates under the banner of Knockgriffin Bloodstock and is a complete agency in the buying and selling of seasons, shares, and both breeding and racing stock.Grant Williamson hails from Epsom, England.He came to the United States, via Coolmore Stud in Ireland, nine years ago and has worked on several of the world's most prestigious horse farms.As a student, Grant worked for Juddmonte Farms and Ashford Stud before joining the team at Lane's End where he spent three years as an assistant broodmare manager.Lured away to Virginia to work for Spring Hill Farm, Grant returned to Kentucky and managed Lark Hill Farm and Darby Dan Farm before joining Equix Bio Mechanics in the summer of 2004.Grant lives in Versailles, Kentucky, with his wife, Gudrun and 2 young daughters, Alexa and Caitlin.Grant can be reached at Knockgriffin Farm at (859) 987-8032 or by cell (859) 797-3443.To reach Grant by email: grant@knockgriffinfarm.com Other business related emails need to go to Dana: dana@knockgriffinfarm.com To reach Jim by email: jim@knockgriffinfarm.com To reach Donna (Farm Manager) by email: donna@knockgriffinfarm.com