Longwood Thoroughbred Farm is excited to announce the appointment of Kelly Jackson as its new Farm Manager, bringing more than 20 years of international experience in managing Thoroughbred breeding farms to one of Australia’s most progressive farms.
Longwood Thoroughbreds are looking towards a very exciting Saturday at Rosehill where the Longwood bred, foaled, raised and sold filly Chayan is favourite for the Group I ATC Golden Slipper, while another Longwood product in Space Rider will contest the Listed ATC Darby Munro Stakes.
They are looking to build on the success of the mighty sprinter Bella Nipotina, who was also a Longwood Thoroughbred Farm bred and raced product that won an astonishing $22 million in prizemoney to be second only to Winx on the list of all time highest earning Australian thoroughbreds.
Born and raised in New Zealand and having spent the past 19 years managing top-tier farms in Kentucky—widely regarded as the global epicentre of Thoroughbred breeding—Jackson joins Longwood Thoroughbred Farm following a distinguished career overseeing successful breeding programs, high-performance equine development, and multimillion-dollar sales operations.
Jackson most recently served as Farm Manager at Haymarket Farm in Simpsonville, Kentucky, where he led all aspects of operations for 12 years. Under his leadership, Haymarket Farm–bred graduates achieved 448 race wins, earned more than $17.2 million worldwide, and produced 108 stakes horses—results that reflect a disciplined, long-term approach to breeding, horsemanship, and young-horse development.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kelly to Longwood Thoroughbred Farm,” said Michael Christian, GM and Principal of Longwood Thoroughbred Farm. “His extensive international experience, proven leadership, and hands-on horsemanship align perfectly with our long-term vision. Kelly has a remarkable ability to identify talent, develop young horses, and lead teams with both precision and care. We believe he will make an immediate and lasting impact on the development of our farm. His reputation for integrity, professionalism, and results made him the standout choice for this leadership role.”
“I am honoured to join Longwood Thoroughbred Farm and excited to contribute to the next chapter of its success,” said Kelly Jackson. “This is an exceptional opportunity to bring my international experience to an outstanding Victorian operation. I look forward to working with the team, the horses, and the broader Longwood community to build a program defined by quality, care, and consistent performance.”
Jackson will oversee all aspects of farm operations at Longwood Thoroughbred Farm, including broodmare management, foal and yearling development, sales preparation, staff leadership, and property management. His appointment marks a significant step in the farm’s continued commitment to excellence, growth, and long-term strategic success.
Kelly and his wife Allie along with their daughter will relocate from Kentucky, USA with Kelly officially commencing at Longwood Thoroughbred Farm on Friday 20th March.
