Jes Sikura appointed director of Bloodstock for Hill ‘n’ Dale

Hill ‘n’ Dale announced on December 31 the appointment of Jes Sikura as director of Bloodstock at Hill ‘n’ Dale in Xalapa. Jes recently graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in marketing and has spent the past two years working in the farm’s blood department while still attending college full-time.

“Jes has demonstrated great passion and acumen for the company,” said John Sikura, president of Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa. “He loves the farm and working with clients to serve their goals. This appointment is solely about my belief in his integrity, competence and dedication, and has nothing to do with him being a ‘Sikura’.”

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“I am extremely excited to officially join the Hill ‘n’ Dale team,” said Jes Sikura. “I feel ready to join at a time of tremendous opportunity. We have a lot to look forward to in the near future, from launching and managing the careers of some of our important young stallions to building on the momentum of a monumental year in 2025, which saw Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency win both Keeneland September and the Fasig-Tipton November Sale. In addition, Hill ‘n’ Dale acquired an ownership interest in (2024) Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna, who has joined our elite broodmare band, I will enthusiastically work towards the bright future we have here.”

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