In June, we said goodbye to our founder, Mary Alice Malone–a visionary whose passion, determination, and discerning eye helped shape the sport horse landscape in North America. Mary Alice was devoted to finding world-class bloodlines to produce horses that were a joy to ride, beautiful to look at, and competitive at the top shows and events. Her impact is honored in every foal born, every championship ribbon won, and every partnership created between horse and rider here at the farm.
The outpouring of kind words about Mary Alice’s dedication to sport horse breeding and showing means the world to us, and we want you to know her legacy lives on. Iron Spring Farm will continue.
Mary Alice’s daughter, Catherine Malone, will carry forward her mother’s vision with the same commitment to excellence, soundness, and temperament that has always defined our program. Catherine grew up on the farm and brings both deep knowledge and a fresh perspective.
Over the last several years, Mary Alice and Catherine worked side-by-side to bring in new stallions, like Kaiman, and the highest quality mares, including Noblewood Tarpania, Star.
“Mom and I spent so much time talking about horses and bloodlines and the kind of horses we want to have in the barn,” said Catherine, an FEI rider and successful breeder in her own right. “It all starts with falling in love with horses. Their beauty and spirit. That’s why we do this.”
While this is a time of change, it is also a time of renewal. Catherine is committed to honoring her mother’s legacy while embracing opportunities to evolve and grow. The heart of Iron Spring Farm–a dedication to producing horses that inspire, perform, and connect deeply with their riders–will remain steadfast.
We are grateful to the breeders, riders, and friends who have been part of our story for nearly 50 years. Your support has made Iron Spring Farm what it is today and we invite you to join us in shaping its future. Follow along with us, through our newsletter, website, and social media, as we share beautiful foals and world-class mares, exciting new stallions and exceptional sales horses, and the continuation of our story.
Mary Alice believed in building something that would last. Today, with Catherine holding the reins, Iron Spring Farm moves forward–strong, inspired and ready as this next chapter unfolds.
