Paul and Sally Flatt
Mr and Mrs Flatt took over the ownership of Childwickbury Stud in December 2011.
Originally built in 1888 by Sir John Blundell Maple as part of his Childwickbury estate, he bred and raced Thoroughbreds and built Childwickbury Stud into the very successful horse breeding operation it is today.
Since taking over the stud in 2011 Mr and Mrs Flatt have undergone an extensive refurbishment programme, with the aim to continue as a thoroughbred stud.
Team
Christian Williams
Stud ManagerChristian joined Childwickbury Stud as Manager in 2023 following a management position at HRH Prince Faisal’s Denford Stud, where he oversaw the care and management of multiple Group-winning mares and their progeny. He was previously Assistant Stud Manager to the late Queen Elizabeth II at The Royal Studs and gained considerable experience in a management role at Cheveley Park Stud.
Christian has previously served as Chairman of the TBA’s initiative The Thoroughbred Club and is passionate about getting young people involved in racing and breeding.
Contact: +44 7731 530129 / +44 7468 495806
Email: christian.williams@childwickburystud.co.uk
Chantal Wootten
Assistant Stud ManagerChantal has 22 years experience working professionally in the thoroughbred stud industry. She was formerly 11 years at Church Farm Stud, assistant at Fittocks Stud and Athbah Stud before joining Childwickbury Stud.
Chantal won a TBA stud staff award, special recognition at the Godolphin Stud and stable staff awards for work in the RoR as well as short listed for the Godolphin stable staff awards.
Contact: +44 7354 845195
Email: chantal.wootten@childwickburystud.co.uk
Paul Edwards
Estate GroundsmanPaul and his family have been connected to the Childwick Estate for over 55 years, when his grandfather joined as a stockman in 1959.
Paul’s father worked as a gardener for Mr Joel & on leaving school in 1987 Paul started out as a stockman & his job has evolved within the Estate to gardener & maintenance advisor.
CONSERVATION & WILDLIFE
Childwickbury Stud sits in a designated conservation area first designated in 1977 and extended in 1992. This is called the Childwickbury Plateau (Area 101)
The aims of the Stud is to promote well being for both world class racehorses whilst sustaining and maintaining wildlife. Ensuring a tranquil noise free environment with superior air quality and uninterrupted views is the success of the Stud.
We promote:
- the creation and the retention/enhancement for wildlife
- new uncropped or grass field margins to link areas of wildlife importance
- the retention of existing stables for equestrian activity utilising traditional materials
- the use of traditional field enclosure by metal fencing or hedges where land is converted to equestrian pasture to promote openness to wildlife
- minimal traffic to ensure no noise pollution
- minimal artificial lighting to ensure no light pollution
- minimal waste burning to ensure no air pollution
- existing trees are retained and adequate provision is made for their maintenance and management including a new replacement planting program
- to manage and enhance the existing landscape setting and historical and ecological value
- to maintain and manage the verges of existing roads for nature conservation interest
