Two New York stallion operations merge

Two of New York’s leading stallion operations have merged, creating Irish Hill & Dutchess Views Stallions LLC, based at Irish Hill Century Farm in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

The operation will stand seven stallions for the 2018 breeding season, including Zivo, Desert Party, and newcomer Market Rally, who were already based at Irish Hill Century Farm.

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Joining them will be the three sires owned by Andy Cohen’s Sunrise Stallions. Big Brown and Heavy Breathing will relocate from Dutchess Views Farm in Pine Plains, N.Y., while Frost Giant will move from Keane Stud in Amenia, N.Y. Bellamy Road, owned by a separate syndicate, will also move from Dutchess Views Farm.

Stud fees for all seven horses will be announced after the Breeders’ Cup.

“We are enthusiastic about standing our stallions with Irish Hill & Dutchess Views Stallions near Saratoga Springs, and believe the new operation will offer breeders a first-rate experience and the best chance at getting an outstanding foal,” Cohen said.

Michael Lischin and Anya Sheckley of Dutchess Views will handle the marketing and management functions of the combined operation, including contracts, services certificates, reports, and billing. They will join Rick Burke and Bill Leak in working with mare owners on matings and selling seasons.

“We are excited about the potential of standing so many top-quality stallions and combining forces with Irish Hill,” Lischin said.