Listen "Episode 147: Suman Hedge (Part 2)"
Episode Synopsis
Suman looks back on his time with Woodside Park Stud, and a request from Sheriff Iskander which led him to the purchase of a Northern Meteor colt later to be known as Zoustar.
He talks of his decision to leave the breeding side of the business to concentrate on yearlings, weanlings and overseas horses.
Suman talks of the backing he’s getting from loyal supporters who are prepared to back his judgement.
He discusses the upsurge in weanling sales and the new concept known as ‘pin hooking”. Suman talks of a recent pleasant surprise provided by a pin hooker.
He pays tribute to the people who help him raise and nurture the young bloodstock he intends to sell on.
He acknowledges the contribution of his wife Natalia who has supported him every step of the way.
He talks of his decision to leave the breeding side of the business to concentrate on yearlings, weanlings and overseas horses.
Suman talks of the backing he’s getting from loyal supporters who are prepared to back his judgement.
He discusses the upsurge in weanling sales and the new concept known as ‘pin hooking”. Suman talks of a recent pleasant surprise provided by a pin hooker.
He pays tribute to the people who help him raise and nurture the young bloodstock he intends to sell on.
He acknowledges the contribution of his wife Natalia who has supported him every step of the way.
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