Kiltannon Stables 2.99

Background
Kiltannon Stables, owned and operated by Mark Forbes and Lorraine Conroy specializes in Breaking In, Pre-training and Sales preparation of thoroughbreds. Kiltannon Stables is ideally located being surrounded by New Zealand’s best breeders, trainers and thoroughbred operations in the heart of Cambridge, NZ.

Kiltannon Stables is in close proximity to a range of facilities including; training tracks, an equine hospital and an equine pool. In addition to these facilities available the stable itself comprises of 25 boxes, a horse walker and a 400m training track.



Mark Forbes – Managing Director/Co-owner

A very experienced and natural horseman Mark has spent the last 11 years at Sir Patrick Hogan’s successful empire Cambridge Stud, where he was the head Yearling Manager for the past four years. Prior to this Mark completed the highly regarded Irish National Stud Breeding Course, obtaining a Diploma in Equine Breeding. In addition to this Mark has spent time in Australia working for Coolmore Stud and well-known trainer David Hayes.



Lorraine Conroy – General Manager/Co-owner

Originally from Ireland, Lorraine has spent the last 5 years employed at Cambridge Stud and is a current Yearling Manager. She has a Certificate in Equine Science from the University of Limerick and like Mark, completed the Irish National Stud Breeding Course. Lorraine has acquired a great international perspective having spent time working for Castlebridge Stud in Ireland, Dromoland Farm in the United States and Coolmore Stud in Australia.