After 40 years at Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky., stallion manager Richard Barry is retiring at the end of June. Born in Clondalkin, Ireland, Barry, 67, sat down with BloodHorse to reflect on the four decades he has spent managing some of the most important stallions in the world and talk about what it is like to get to know these incredible equine athletes.
BLOODHORSE: When did you come to America?
