BTE Stables Acquires Portion of Golden Chance Farm

BTE Stables announced Nov. 6 it had finalized two days earlier the purchase of a portion of historic Golden Chance Farm, the home of 1970 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Dust Commander. The farm's proven soils have produced such notable alumni as John Henry and Run Dusty Run and features 56 stalls across two training barns, a HydroHorse aquatred, Kraft hot walker, round pen, and grass gallop.

"We're excited to stake our claim in the heart of Bourbon County among such esteemed neighbors as Godolphin's Stonerside, Coolmore America's Creekview, and Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa as we start the next chapter at BTE," said founding partner Daniel Schmidt.

Founded in 2019, BTE Stables began pinhooking with the intention to grow into a top-tier operation. BTE Stables moves onto this property after producing its first six-figure independent pinhook, Hip 479, a $100,000 filly by Unified who sold at the Fasig-Tipton September Select Showcase, allowing the owner operators to live onsite and and take on additional boarding clients.

BTE Stables' Erin O'Keefe said: "Our focus is providing dedicated, individualized programs for every horse in our care. Our philosophy focuses on allowing horses to grow and develop naturally, incorporating ample turnout time and socialization with customized feed regimens and individualized attention. This hands-on approach establishes a solid foundation for success in the sales ring and on the racetrack."

BTE is currently accepting new clients and its services include lay-ups, weanling and yearling board, select mare and foal care, sales prep, on-site farriery, and bloodstock advising in addition to pinhooking partnerships.