Vinery to sell U.S operations

One of the Thoroughbred industry's most prominent and multi-purpose

operations, Vinery Ltd., is being offered for sale. Vinery owner Dr. Tom Simon,

after meetings with his family and taking into account their plans and

interests, has made the decision to place Vinery's U.S. Division on the market,

according to announcement made by organization president Tom Ludt.

The thriving operation, which has divisions in Kentucky, Florida, and New

York includes state-of-the art stallion, broodmare, boarding, rehabilitation and

sales prep facilities.

"Mr. Simon is not bailing on the industry, this is mainly about his children

who don't have an interest in the horse business," Vinery president Tom Ludt

told The Blood-Horse. "It is his passion but not theirs. This is not

going to be a fire sale. It is our hope to keep everything running only

eventually with a new owner. At the end of the day, we're a mammoth operation

but we're a profitable operation.

Vinery will retain its Australian interests at this time.

For more information contact Ludt at the farm (859) 455-9388 or on his mobile

(859) 552-5666.

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