ABOUT THE FARM

"trotting into the future"

OUR FOUNDERS

Rita Armitage is a native Kentuckian, born in Frenchburg and raised in Bath County. She received her RN degree from Morehead State University and her MD degree from the University of Kentucky. She had an ophthalmology practice for many years and now does telemedicine in ophthalmology. Dr. Armitage is Chairman of the Board for NaphCare Charitable Foundation and provides leadership for the Foundation’s research and philanthropic endeavors. The Foundation has provided multiple scholarships to needy Menifee and Bath County High School Seniors.

Jim McLane is a graduate of Auburn University School of Pharmacy. He founded and is the sole owner of NaphCare, Inc. NaphCare, Inc. is a government contracting company providing healthcare and technology services (TechCare-customized electronic medical records) for patients in jails and prisons.

OUR STORY

Armitage Farm is a privately owned, full-scale commercial breeding operation. Every yearling in our consignment is proudly bred, raised, and prepared by Armitage Farm. Our entire crop is offered exclusively through public auction, with each horse brought to market to be sold—not merely appraised. Buyers can feel confident knowing that we are not selling culls, nor do we enter the sales ring with unrealistic expectations regarding price.

Our leadership brings over 85 years of combined experience in raising quality horses. The farm itself was originally designed and developed by Shadwell Farm, resulting in facilities that are not only highly functional but also as thoughtfully constructed as they are aesthetically pleasing.

The fertility of our soil, the gentle roll of the land, and the density and quality of our pastures are all critical to developing the strong bone and muscle essential

for young horses.

While Armitage Farm operates commercially, our mission goes beyond producing just sale horses. Our first priority is raising sound, competitive racehorses built for

long-term success on the track.