Stuart Angus van Lexington died on August 28 in Nashville, Tenn., After a courageous five -year fight against cancer. He is survived by his son, Drew, and daughter -in -law, Alexa, together with their two foster children. Angus was one of the three children born of his parents, Carol and Douglas Angus.
Angus was born and raised in New Jersey. During his childhood he fell in love with horses, and that love for the thoroughbred formed the rest of his life. Angus did not skip steps in his development as a real rider. Angus took the time to graduate at the Farrier School and to expose himself to every aspect of the thoroughbred industry. He landed a job with the right process, while he still learned stallion care and mare reproduction in New Jersey. In the end, Angus knew that if he really wanted to create a career at Thoroughbreds, he had to go to the south to Kentucky.
Angus landed on his feet in the Bluegrass state and continued to build his CV. He worked for leading farms, such as Walmac, Vinnerery, Payson Stud and Watercess, while steadily took on larger roles and more responsibility. In 2005, Angus took a job at Taylor as a senior thoroughbred advisor, a position he held until his death.
Angus’ performance is a lot. He mediated the deal to buy the winner of Kentucky Derby (G1) from 2009 Mine that bird Like a 2-year-old. He raised a winner of Kentucky Oaks (G1) in Farda Amiga together with 2002 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) winner, Justification .
Although these achievements are impressive, his legacy in the thoroughbred industry will be about Angus who helps others achieve their dreams and goals. Angus was a tireless advocate for his customers. Horses were not a job for Angus. Horses were a way of life, and it showed how his customers embraced him and recorded him in their critical decisions. Angus was also a great mentor for young people who wanted to follow their own path in the horse trade. He would take the time to teach them and to help them prevent errors he made on the way. When young people came to Taylor, they would always be attracted to Angus for guidance and advice.
Despite his obsession with horses, Angus was most proud of Drew, Alexa and his two young grandchildren. Everyone who spent a lot of time with Angus knows that they were his pride and joy.
Angus died too fast, but he got more out of life in 60 years than most people in 100. He lived every day with intention and passion. He gave a heroic example of how to fight cancer with positivity and grace. Angus was a great friend, a great father, a great rider and a great mentor.
In a post on X, Taylor Angus “made an incredibly smart rider, friendly to everyone he met, and a mentor for many.”
The farm added: “He gave generously of his time and knowledge, always ready to tell a great story or share his wisdom – often left with laughing. His presence not only enriched our team, but also our customers and the horses he supervised. He will be deeply missed. Our hearts are with his son Drew, his wife, his wife and their children and their children and their children.” “”
Taylor noted that there will be a celebration of his life on 3 September from 3 pm at Shamrocks in Brannon Crossing in Nicholasville, KY.
This press release has been edited for content and style by Bloodhorse staff.
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