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Matt Lyons of Candy Meadows Named Finalist for Leadership Award in Breeding

Congratulations to Matt Lyons, a finalist in the Leadership Award in Breeding category of the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards (TIEA), presented by Godolphin. A native of East Galway, Ireland, Lyons graduated from the Equine Science and Business program at the University of Limerick. He began his stateside employment with the late Gerry Dilger at his Dromoland Farm over two decades ago. After stints at Taylor Made Farm, ClassicStar Farm, and Woodford Thoroughbreds, Lyons has been a part of Candy Meadows, an arm of Everett Dobson’s Cheyenne Stables, as its senior vice president and chief operating officer since 2018.

Among the words describing Lyons on his TIEA nomination were, “Coach. Teacher. Honest. Trustworthy. Respected.”

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Other finalists for the Leadership Award in Breeding are Wayne Clem of Claiborne Farm and Christy Holden of Country Life Farm, who were recognized on these pages in the past two days. The Leadership Award in Breeding is presented annually to an individual who displays exceptional leadership qualities while in a managerial or supervisory position on a Thoroughbred farm.

A total of seven award categories will be honored by TIEA for 2020. Maria Cristina Silva of New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA) has already been announced as the winner of the Community Award, while the winners in the other categories will be announced live in a virtual ceremony hosted by Jill Bryne and streamed at the TDN homepage Thursday, Nov. 5, at 12:00 p.m. ET. All finalists will be spotlighted in TDN in the days leading up to the ceremony.

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Country Life’s Christy Holden Named Finalist for Leadership Award in Breeding

Congratulations to Christy Holden, a finalist in the Leadership Award in Breeding category of the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards (TIEA), presented by Godolphin. Holden has been the general manager of Maryland’s Country Life Farm, including its Merryland division, since 2015 after first working at Country Life 30 years prior as a teenager. She eventually returned to Country Life in 2004, beginning in the office and working her way up to broodmare manager and finally general manager. Holden, who has also served on the board of the Maryland Horse Breeders Association (MHBA) since 2018, works closely with Country Life owners and brothers Josh and Mike Pons and calls them her mentors.

Click for the video feature on Holden done by TIEA.

Other finalists for the Leadership Award in Breeding are Wayne Clem of Claiborne Farm and Matt Lyons of Candy Meadows Farm, who will also be recognized on these pages in the coming days. The Leadership Award in Breeding is presented annually to an individual who displays exceptional leadership qualities while in a managerial or supervisory position on a Thoroughbred farm.

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Claiborne’s Wayne Clem Named Finalist for Leadership Award in Breeding

Congratulations to Wayne Clem, a finalist in the Leadership Award in Breeding category of the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards (TIEA), presented by Godolphin. The assistant yearling manager at Claiborne Farm, Clem has been employed by the storied nursery since 1967.

“Wayne is one of the most selfless and best people I’ve ever worked with,” said yearling manager Robby Hertzel.

In addition to his duties during his 53 years at Claiborne, Clem has implemented an internship program mentoring and teaching students about all aspects of yearling care.

“It is because of his hard work and thoughtful spirit,” said Claiborne’s Seth Hancock, “that we can trust [Clem] to fulfill Claiborne’s motto of doing the usual unusually well.”

Click for the video feature on Clem done by TIEA.

Other finalists for the Leadership Award in Breeding are Christy Holden of Country Life Farm and Matt Lyons of Candy Meadows Farm, who will both be recognized on these pages in the coming days. The Leadership Award in Breeding is presented annually to an individual who displays exceptional leadership qualities while in a managerial or supervisory position on a Thoroughbred farm.

A total of seven award categories will be honored by TIEA for 2020. Maria Cristina Silva of New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA) has already been announced as the winner of the Community Award, while the winners in the other categories will be announced live in a virtual ceremony hosted by Jill Bryne and streamed at the TDN homepage Thursday, Nov. 5, at 12 p.m. ET. All finalists will be spotlighted in TDN in the days leading up to the ceremony.

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Maria Cristina Silva Wins the TIEA Community Award

Congratulations to Maria Cristina Silva, winner of the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards (TIEA) Community Award, presented by Godolphin. Silva serves as the backstretch program coordinator for the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA). A native of Santiago, Chile, Silva first acted as an interpreter for the backside community at Belmont, but now also works to secure clothing, furniture, food, and more for backstretch workers and their families. She also puts together backpacks for children in need prior to school starting each fall.

“No one has served the employees on the backstretch with the dedication and love that Cristina demonstrates every day,” said bloodstock agent Joseph Brockelbank.

“My grandchildren are so proud,” said Silva, “but I didn’t do this for the reward. I do this for the people because I know they need the help.”

Click for the video feature on Silva done by TIEA.

A total of seven award categories will be honored by TIEA for 2020. The Community Award won by Silva was selected by a judging panel in August and was already announced. The finalists for the other six categories will be spotlighted in TDN in the days leading up to the virtual ceremony, which will be held Thursday, Nov. 5, at 12:00 p.m. ET. The winners in each category will be announced live in the ceremony, which will be hosted by Jill Bryne and will be streamed at the TDN homepage.

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