About Nicky Drion
Nicky Drion was born into the Thoroughbred business. The son of longtime Aga Khan Studs manager Ghislain Drion, Nicky grew up on Ballymany Stud in Ireland, where horsemanship and heritage went hand-in-hand. After earning a degree in agriculture from University College Dublin, Nicky built his own career with formative experience at Coolmore, Summerhill Stud in South Africa, and top American farms and racing operations. Those years gave him not only a global perspective, but also a deep respect for the fundamentals of raising good horses.
generational horseman. global perspective.
Before founding Nicky Drion Thoroughbreds in 2020, Nicky spent more than a decade at Woods Edge Farm and Indian Creek, two of Central Kentucky’s most respected operations. Along the way, he developed a philosophy rooted in consistency, quality, and care. Today, Nicky sees every horse on his farm every day. That attention to detail—and commitment to client success—sets the tone for everything we do.
rooted in horsemanship. driven by results.
-Nicky Drion
