Stallion manager Joe Peel, who handled some of Claiborne Farm's top sires, lost a 10-year battle with cancer and has passed away, the Paris, Ky. farm announced via X Wednesday. The farm will rename the breeding shed to honor him.
In his early 60s, Peel joined Claiborne in 1985 and spent 15 years in the farm's yearling division. He moved to stallions in 2000 and has been responsible for Arch, Blame, Danzig, Flatter, Pulpit, Seeking the Gold, Unbridled, and War Front, among others.
“Joe will be remembered for his unwavering loyalty and toughness,” said the farm in the post. “We grieve this loss with his wife, Sheena, and his daughter, Crystal, who continues Joe's legacy in her role as our Assistant Broodmare Manager.
“To honor Joe and his tremendous impact on the farm, we now breed mares at the 'Joe Peel Breeding Shed.'”
Joe Peel (1962-2023)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our long time Stallion Manager, Joe Peel, after a 10 year battle with cancer.
Joe was hired at Claiborne in August 1985, where he worked in the yearling division for 15 years before joining the… pic.twitter.com/bP1Hntvhah
— Claiborne Farm (@claibornefarm) November 8, 2023
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