Taylor Made’s Stuart Angus Passes Away

[Wandering Eyes]

Stuart Angus of Lexington, Kentucky passed away in Nashville, Tennessee on August 28 after a five-year battle with cancer. He was 60 years old.

Angus is survived by his son, Drew, and daughter-in-law, Alexa, along with their two foster children. Stuart was one of three children born to his parents, Carol and Douglas Angus.

Angus was born and raised in New Jersey. During his youth, he fell in love with horses and that love of the thoroughbred shaped the rest of his life.

His friends issued an obituary, which reads:

“Stuart did not skip steps in his development as a true horseman. Stuart took the time to graduate from farrier school and expose himself to every aspect of the thoroughbred industry. He landed a job with Due Process Stable while still in New Jersey, where he learned stallion care and mare reproduction. Ultimately, Stuart knew that if he wanted to truly create a career with thoroughbreds, he needed to head south to Kentucky.

“Stuart landed on his feet in the Bluegrass State and continued to build his resume. He worked for leading farms such as Walmac, Vinery, Payson Stud and Watercress while he steadily took on larger roles and more responsibility. In 2005, Stuart took a job at Taylor Made as a Senior Thoroughbred Advisor and he held that position until his passing.

“Stuart's accomplishments are many. He brokered the deal to buy Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird as a two-year-old. He raised a Kentucky Oaks winner in Farda Amiga along with Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Vindication. While these achievements are impressive, his legacy in the thoroughbred industry will be about him helping others achieve their dreams and goals. Stuart was a tireless worker on behalf of his clients. Horses were not a job to Stuart. Horses were a way of life, and it showed in how his customers embraced him and included him in their critical decisions. Stuart was also a great mentor to young people who were seeking to follow their own path in the horse business. He would take time to teach them and help them avoid mistakes that he made along the way. As young people came to Taylor Made, they would always gravitate to Stuart for guidance and advice.

“Despite his obsession with horses, Stuart was most proud of Drew, Alexa, and his two young grandchildren. Anyone who spent much time with Stuart knows that they were his pride and joy.”

“Stuart was taken too soon but he got more out of life in 60 years than most people could in 100. He lived every day with intention and passion. He set a heroic example of how to battle cancer with positivity and grace. Stuart Angus was a great friend, a great dad, a great horseman and a great mentor. God Bless Stuart Angus!”
A celebration of life will be held on September 3 from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Shamrock Bar & Grill at Brannon Crossing, 285 Lancer Drive, Nicholasville, Kentucky, Angus's favorite spot, and all are welcome.

Angus was a finalist in the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards in the managerial category in 2024. His video appears below.

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