23-31st August 2025
23-31st Aug 2025

Kirtlington Stud
Chris Budgett

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Overview

Kirtlington Stud was founded in 1939 by Arthur Budgett; dual derby winning owner, breeder and trainer. The original stud produced several top-class horses including Derby winners Blakeney and Morston. Arthur’s youngest son Chris took over managing the stud in 1984 and purchased land in 1989 to develop the purpose-built stud we have today. The stud covers approximately 345 acres of Limestone Brash and is in one of the most successful square miles in England for raising Thoroughbreds. We are the first stud farm in England to foal, raise and consign a World Champion in Harbinger. The stud is split into three units offering boarding facilities for broodmares, foals, yearlings and consigning at major sales. We are a family run company located in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, 9 miles from Oxford and 4 miles from the M40 and A34. Easily accessible from the South, London and the Midlands.

Facilities and access

  • Majority accessible for wheelchairs / mobility scooters
  • Toilet facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Parking available
  • Refreshments available
  • Car parking in a field on arrival at Blakeney yard, with refreshments from a catering van (cash & card) and toilet facilities.
  • During the visit, there will be a walk of 5-10 minutes from Blakeney to Morston yard.
  • Those with limited mobility may drive between yards.
  • At the end of the visit, there will be a 5-10 minute walk back to Blakeney yard for the car park, refreshments and toilets.
01869 350101
info@kirtlingtonstud.com
Kirtlington Stud, Kirtlington, Oxon, OX5 3EU
Directions

What to expect

The visit will start at Blakeney yearling yard where there will be car parking in a field, refreshments from a catering van (cash & card) and toilet facilities. There will be a parade of yearlings being prepared for the sales and a talk from Chris. There will then be a walk of 5-10 minutes to Morston yard to see the foaling facilities, meet some broodmares and foals, and a chance for Q&A. At the end of the visit, there will be a 5-10 minute walk back to Blakeney yard for the car park, refreshments and toilets. Those with limited mobility can drive between yards.
Horse Parade
Hosted talk
Q&A
Refreshments
Meet the Mares
Meet the foals