Howards retire, The Stallion Nomination Centre changes hands.
Jane Henning takes ownership and launches new website.
Randwick Bloodstock Agency’s Brett Howard has recently decided to retire from full-time work. At the same time, Brett’s wife, Rachael has also chosen to hang up her boots, after having successfully operated Glenesk Thoroughbreds for the past 18 years, initially at the Howards’ farm in Quorrobolong, and more recently from their 76-acre property at Mount Vincent in the lower Hunter Valley.
“After many years of dedication and commitment to the thoroughbred industry, we are stepping back to enjoy the next chapter of our lives,” Brett Howard said. “We are grateful for the opportunities and experiences we have had, and we look forward to staying in touch with colleagues and friends across the industry.”
“A huge thank you to our employees and to every person who has supported and patronised Randwick Bloodstock over the past 39 years, and more recently our Glenesk Thoroughbreds operation. It has truly been an amazing journey for us both,” Howard added.
One of the key legacies the Howards leave behind is The Stallion Nomination Centre, which has formed part of their operation for the past 20 years. Long-time industry participant Jane Henning has purchased the business and, earlier this month, launched a new website to mark the transition.
“For the past few years Jane has done a wonderful job managing The Stallion Nomination Centre for us. She is so passionate about the business, it is without doubt going to get better under her proprietorship,” declared Howard.
The Stallion Nomination Centre lists for sale nominations owned by people with either shares or lifetime breeding rights in many stallions standing at stud in Australia and even several in New Zealand. The nominations listed are surplus to their owner’s requirements each season, and it provides a seller with the chance to secure some income, rather than leaving them unused. Mare owners make confidential offers via the platform, with The Stallion Nomination Centre managing the entire negotiation and transaction process from start to finish.
“After three seasons managing the business for Brett and Rachael, I’m really looking forward to building on the valuable relationships already in place and expanding the service for breeders on both sides of the stallion / mare coin,” Henning enthused.
“I am incredibly fortunate to have taken on this business from such a reputable and professional team as Brett and Rachael. It is a great leg-up for the future of the business,” she added.
The new website is now live at - https://stallionnoms.com.au
For more information, contact Jane Henning – 0414 944 094
