About us
PAUL KINANE
Managing Director
Paul has been riding thoroughbreds since the tender age of 6. Initiated by his father,
Tommy, asked Paul to lead the string over hurdles, when a staff member did not
show up one morning! Despite this deep end introduction, his passion for jumping
and racing never quenched.
Paul enjoyed an illustrious career in the saddle and was crowned champion
conditional jockey in 1988. He notched numerous wins, notably 4yr old Champion
Hurdle in Punchestown for Joe Crowley, The McGregor Grant in New Zealand,
and the Purcell Exports Hurdle final in Fairyhouse. After global exposure riding
internationally as a jockey in New Zealand, Japan and Canada he returned to
Ireland but was unfortunately forced to retire in 1997 due to ill fated injury.
With opportunity lining every cloud, Paul reinvented his career and began trading
in bloodstock. Paul’s talent and eye for a horse quickly became apparent, having
selected the dam (add name of horse) that went onto breed Epsom Derby winner.
Paul has sold many Classic and Group winners across Europe and has also supplied
innumerable hunting horses in Ireland, England and France.
Paul’s extensive experience and intimate knowledge of the industry is available for
consultation, management and as a shrewd purchaser of horses.
AMY KINANE
Managing Director
Amy began riding horses at a tender age and with blacksmith tradition on her
maternal side.
She pursued a coaching career, obtaining Horse Sport Ireland level 2 and BHS
qualifications. She joined forces with Paul 10 years ago, a partnership which
has gone from strength to strength. Amy sees to all aspects of the business
management; from planning to marketing and accounts, to producing and
organising the stock.
Amy holds a lecturing and coaching position in the acclaimed Equine Science course
at the University of Limerick where she is also course director. She is currently
researching for her PhD in equine movement.
Amy is a show judge, side-saddle Irish Champion, coaches weekly and is no stranger
to the hunting field!