The Beck Family has reached an agreement to sell its Highlands Stud on South Africa's Western Cape, according to a report on the Sporting Post website. The farm's late owner, Graham Beck, also bought Gainesway Farm in 1989 and handed over the role of President of the Kentucky stud to his son Antony in 1997.
The sale of Highlands Stud has been agreed by the family and Graham Beck Enterprises, with the 100-hectare property in the Robertson Valley set to be bought by owner-breeder Wayne Kieswetter of Ridgemount Stud.
“Wayne Kieswetter and his family had expressed interest in purchasing Highlands Stud for over two years now, and ultimately it would not have been sold had they not been such enthusiastic stewards of their farm, Ridgemont Stud,” Antony Beck told the Sporting Post.
“I know they will look after Highlands in the same way for many decades, and I wish them all the best.”
A statement released by the Kieswetter family read, “We are privileged that Antony and Angela Beck have agreed to sell Highlands Stud to us. Highlands is steeped in heritage and tradition, and we will endeavour to carry on the Beck legacy.”
Highlands Stud currently stands eight stallions, including leading sire Dynasty (SAf) (Fort Wood) and the European imports Main Aim (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}) and Pathfork (Distorted Humor). Antony Beck has confirmed that he and his wife will continue to race horses in South Africa.
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