Well known and highly regarded horseman Greg McNamara has been appointed Manager of the picturesque spelling farm, Carinya Lodge Cloud Valley Farm. Carinya Lodge proprietor Mr. Tim Hughes also announced that the spelling farm would extend its services to include Breaking In & Pre-training following the completion of a capital works program to build more Stables, an Arena, Round Yard and associated infrastructure within a Breaking In Centre on the farm.
Tim Hughes said today “it is a coupe to be able to recruit someone of the calibre of Greg. He is regarded as one of the leading horsemen in the State. Ever since we opened our doors in August 2010 we have had great support from leading Metropolitan and Provincial Trainers. The appointment of Greg and the building of our Breaking In Centre will take the farm to the next level. On numerous occasions trainers have asked me if we can break in as well as Spell. Greg has over 25 years as a horseman and horse farm manager. He will lead a team of staff dedicated to the rest, recuperation, well being and education of horses that come to our farm”
Carinya Lodge Manager Greg McNamara said today “I have been seeking a role like this for a long time. Cloud Valley Farm is a very special place. The team at Carinya Lodge is focused on ensuring each horse receives individual care and attention so they return to the trainers in first class condition. In addition we will now be able to provide a seamless transition from paddock or sale yard to breaking in, to spell to trainer etc. We will also cater for breeders and trainers/owners who only wish to use our breaking in service. I am looking forward to my new role with much anticipation and excitement. The opportunity to work horses from a brand new & purpose built facility on such a magnificent property will be great.”
About Carinya Lodge: Carinya Lodge Cloud Valley is a 350 acre farm set in the picturesque Yarramalong Valley just north of Sydney. The farm is set in a peaceful tranquil environment offering horse agistment, injury recuperation and breaking in.
About Greg McNamara: Greg has over 26 years experience in horse management, educating and breaking. He was for 16 years Manager of Lord Ben Farm Cobbity. More recently he spent 2 years as Breeding, Spelling & Breaking in Manager at Shipton Lodge.
Thoroughbreds & Racing was not Greg’s first area of expertise. Having trained & shown an incredible variety of breeds of horses including Quarter Horses, Appaloosas, Paints, Arabians, Warmbloods & Stock Horses in such a wide range of events including Western, Eventing, Harness, Dressage & Hacking, Greg has won in excess of 800 State & National Championship Titles. He has also coached many riders to National titles. He was one of Australia’s most respected show judges & also held 2 international judging tickets.
Throughout Greg’s career he has gained a reputation for managing & retraining problem horses. It is through those challenges & the skill of educating horses, which has influenced & established Greg’s approach to breaking in. Having dealt with horses with such a diverse range of problems & recognizing how & why the horse had developed them, meant Greg was able to formulate a system by which he produced a well broke, confident & educated horse thus eliminating the potential for young horses to develop problems.
Some of the horses Greg has broken in that have gone on to racetrack success include Typhoon Zed, Grand Zulu, I am Invincible, I Love This City, O’Lonhro & more recently Ashokan & She,s A Fox to name just a few.
Source : Carinya Lodge Media Release
