Poppy Shackleford

Poppy Shackleford is a marketing executive at The Jockey Club since June 2022, with a diverse background in the equine industry. Previous roles include veterinary assistant at Baker McVeigh and Clements, stud hand at Godolphin with responsibilities across various periods, and intern stud groom at Coolmore Stud in the United States. Education includes a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Equine Science and Thoroughbred Management from Oxford Brookes University and completion of a breeding course at the Irish National Stud. Poppy has gained extensive practical experience in thoroughbred breeding, veterinary assistance, and event management throughout the career.