Pedro Venegas Promoted to Stallion Manager at Gainesway

Pedro Venegas has been promoted as Gainesway's new stallion manager effective immediately, stepping into the position previously held by Carl Buckler Sr., who has retired.

Venegas, a native of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, has worked in the Thoroughbred industry since 1989 and specialized in stallion care and breeding. He worked with Buckler as stallion assistant manager.

"I am excited about the level of care our stallions will receive under Pedro's direction," said Antony Beck, president of Gainesway. "Pedro has been a valued member of our team for almost a decade. He has worked closely with Carl as Tapit's groom and as stallion assistant manager. Pedro's work ethic and passion for our stallions is second to none. When Carl announced his retirement, Pedro was the obvious choice to continue to uphold our expectations for our stallion roster."

Venegas began his career with polo ponies at Las Anitas Polo Club in Ciudad Juarez, where he met Guillermo Gracida. He was then invited to Lexington to work with Guy Wildenstein's Les Diables Bleus polo team for the 1989 U.S. Open. On that trip, Venegas met Bruce Hundley and soon after began working at Saxony Farm. He built his résumé within the industry working with broodmares, yearlings, and stallions. He later held the role of general manager of Saxony Farm from 2004 to 2010.

In 2010, Venegas took a position at Gainesway as a stallion groom. His commitment, integrity, work ethic, and leadership skills allowed him to quickly work his way up stallion assistant manager, according to the farm.

"Carl taught me quite a lot about the breeding shed. He knew exactly how to treat each stallion," Venegas said. "Some are quiet in temperament; others have strong personalities. I like challenges and am looking forward to using the lessons I learned from Carl to continue to build upon the Gainesway legacy."

Gainesway encompasses 1,500 acres that includes the former Greentree Stud and Whitney Farm, which produced multiple Thoroughbred champions.

"Carl embodied the Gainesway vision. He truly understood the meaning and importance behind 'Power, Passion, and Performance'," said Beck, referring the farm's motto. "Carl built a relationship with each Gainesway stallion. His time and devotion to Gainesway will forever be appreciated."