THE HISTORY

Ryan O’Connor has been around horses his entire life, learning to ride at the age of four and later qualifying as a riding instructor. His passion for thoroughbreds and ambition to establish a stud farm of his own were shaped by early inspirations — particularly the pioneering stories of Henrietta Russell, Duchess of Bedford, and Mrs Moss of Bloomsbury Stud at Woburn Abbey. In a full-circle moment, Ryan later met the Duchess in person to share his vision for the future of his own stud.

He is a member of the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association, having completed the prestigious Stud Farmer’s Course in Newmarket, along with a number of other key industry qualifications. Ryan has developed strong relationships with leading figures across the bloodstock world and is now poised to launch a new bloodstock investment platform under his established brand, The O’Connor Stud — at an exciting moment for the industry, with premium prices being achieved at the top end of the market.