Coolmore Australia chairman Ken Barry, who was heavily involved in pioneering the shuttle stallion concept in Australia, passed away on Tuesday.
Barry was involved in the racing and breeding industry for more than 40 years, the past twenty-five years as Coolmore Australia’s chairman.
Ken Barry (Pic -Coolmore)
“We at Coolmore can never repay the huge debt of gratitude we owe Ken for his work and wisdom, his advice and friendship to us all,” Coolmore Australia said in a statement.
Barry, a lawyer, began working with Coolmore when an introduction to Coolmore’s proprietor John Magnier led to him becoming responsible for the international conglomerate’s Australian legal interests.
His work included establishing a joint venture with Arrowfield Stud to pave the way for northern hemisphere stallions to travel to Australia for the southern hemisphere breeding season.
A part-owner of Encosta De Lago and Fastnet Rock, Barry was also a great mentor to many and was instrumental in fighting the introduction of the Drayton South mine in the Hunter Valley.
