WITHOUT a doubt, dedicated manpower is the backbone to running one of the finest bloodstock breeding operations in the world; however, it is the machinery that provides the muscle.

Coolmore Stud in Tipperary relies mostly on their fleet of John Deere tractors, ranging from the mighty 620 HP Quad Track for larger work, right down to the more compact 25 HP model for utilising around the stables. Equally important to Coolmore are their JCB fleet and, in particular, the JCB Fast Tracks 42/40, which have a multi-functional use across the farm, ranging from road work to composting and tillage to haymaking.