Stonewall Farm (also known as Stonewall Dominion) is a
thoroughbred race horse breeding farm in
Versailles, Kentucky established in 1852. It is named for its famous "stone wall" built during the Civil War by Irishman John Kearney in 1863. Originally owned by Major Warren Viley, it was known as Woodford (County) Stud.
Lexington,
Leading sire in North America The list below shows the leading sire of Thoroughbred racehorses in North America for each year since 1830. This is determined by the amount of prize money won by the sire's progeny during the year. It is restricted to stallions which are based in N ...
16 times, stood at stud there in the 1860s and 1870s.
Present day
The farm is currently owned and run by
Jose Luis Espinoza and was previously known as Gaillardia Farm.
The farm has been home to a number of famous horses including 2007
American Champion Older Male Horse The title of American Champion Older Dirt Male Horse is an American Thoroughbred horse racing honor awarded annually to a stallion or gelding, four years old and up, for performances on dirt and main track racing surfaces. In 1971, it became part of ...
Lawyer Ron
Lawyer Ron (March 1, 2003 – July 11, 2009) was an American thoroughbred race horse.
Background
Lawyer Ron was bred and owned by James T. Hines, Jr., an entrepreneur who started his first companyPremium Allied Tool in Owensboro, Kentucky, in 19 ...
, 2005
American Champion Male Turf Horse Leroidesanimaux
Leroidesanimaux (September 27, 2000 – May 27, 2016) was a Thoroughbred racehorse who competed in Brazil and was an Eclipse Award winner in the United States.
Background
His name was four French-language words combined. ''Le roi des animaux'' t ...
, and
stakes winners
A. P. Warrior,
Marquetry,
Doneraile Court,
Da Stoops, and
Medaglia d'Oro
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The fac ...
, who sired 2009
Preakness Stakes winner
Rachel Alexandra.
External links
Stonewall Farm Official Website
Horse farms in Kentucky
American racehorse owners and breeders
Buildings and structures in Woodford County, Kentucky
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