Stephanie Grentell of Heywood Bloodstock was kind enough to answer some questions about her role as a bloodstock agent and auctioneer.
How much of your day/week is related to horses?
Every day! I try to take a day each week to just relax and go out for a meal with my partner otherwise we’ll both end up round the twist.
What is it exactly that you do?
The main part of my job is buying and selling horses for my clients, whether that be sourcing them or selling current stock. Another growing part of the business is portfolio management, a lot of larger owners don’t have time to go through all their bills and manage all the horses whereabouts when they have a business of their own to run.
I also do some freelance auctioneering and MC’ing.
In this field of work, is it possible to be a full time professional and earning a liveable income?
As I’ve only just gone out on my own I certainly hope so! The business model I have in put in place indicates that I can do this full time and earn a sufficient income. It won’t be easy, working for oneself never is, but I’m sure it will be rewarding and I’m ready for the challenge.
What are the general steps taken to be employed in such a role?
Before I left my role at Inglis I had to put together a business plan and made sure I had enough money to get the basics set up, website, business cards etc. Then I took the plunge and now I’m working hard to make Heywood Bloodstock a successful business.
Favourite horse memory?
My jumps horse, Good Nick, winning a hurdle at Kyneton at 50/1. He was owned by my Pa, myself and my parents, it really was a fantastic day and memories I’ll cherish forever.
Future goals?
To grow Heywood Bloodstock to one of the leading bloodstock agencies in the world.
Best thing about your sport/profession?
The people, I’ve met some truly life changing people in the racing industry.
“The horse, with beauty unsurpassed, strength immeasurable and grace unlike any other, still remains humble enough to carry a man upon his back.” – Amber Senti
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Hi Stephanie,
I am director of NFP Pancare. We are holding a fundraising function at Caulfield on Saturday May 14th and wondered whether you would be interested in being our guest auctioneer for the day. Michael Felgate will host the function and it should be a lot of fun. I know you have recently established your bloodstock business and we would be keen to promote your services to what will be a 300 strong crowd in the club committee room. I would be happy to answer any questions you might have about the event. Please feel free to give me a call on 0407490762. Kind regards David Trussler
Hi David!
Stephanie can be contacted via heywoodbloodstock@gmail.com.
Kind regards,
Christine