Notable Managers
One of the most notable managers of Gainesway Farm was Joseph Lannon Taylor. He began his successful career in the horse industry as the farm manager at Gainesway Farm, where he raised many world-class standardbreds and thoroughbreds and was influential in developing Gainesway Farm into one of the leading thoroughbred stallion farms in the world. During his time at Gainesway Farm, Taylor saw six Gainesway stallions lead the world's sire list, the American sire list, or the European sire list: Bold Bidder, Vaguely Noble, Lyphard, Blushing Groom, Riverman, and Sharpen Up. After managing at Gainesway for 40 years, he retired in 1990.
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