![]() ![]() With 32 stalls in their foaling barn, Swifty Farms currently has many mares in foal with several foals already born this year. Myers, conducted with their same passion!” Said Jerri Harmon. The goal being, to continue the legacy set forth, by Mr. “Swifty Farms is a landmark for Thoroughbred breeding In Indiana. “In the past year, we obtained an incredible Barn Manager, Jerri Harmon, who has assisted in building such a phenomenal stallion roster,” Tiffany said. Maggie Slew, bred and raced by Swifty Farms, was named Indiana Horse of the Year and top 3-year-old filly in 2007. In fact, my grandma named many of her horses based on football references, because of my brother to name a few: Pass Rush, Beat Michigan Again and Completed Pass,” she said. “My grandparents were also very proud of obtaining Maggie Slew, the last daughter out of Seattle Slew. The 22-year-old 16.2 hands sleek chestnut stands for $1,500 S&N in 2022. He is also the newest inductee into the Indiana Owner Breeder’s Association Hall Of Fame. However, it is Pass Rush, a son of Crown Ambassador out of Knight mare Profitable Knight, that really became a strong force in the Indiana program. A two-time Indiana Horse of the Year, Grade II winner Pass Rush is the sire of seven stakes winners, with progeny earnings in excess of $5.6 million. Pass Rush has maintained top 10 sire status in Indiana, for the last 10 years. Pass Rush Conformation Photo (courtesy of Swifty Farms) She said the stallion that made its first mark at Swifty Farms was Crown Ambassador. The chestnut son of Storm Cat out of Key To The Mint mare Rare Mint is the all-time Indiana Leading Stallion. From 10 crops of racing age, Crown Ambassador’s progeny have earned more than $4.66 million and included 12 stakes winners. He’s always been a part of it, but he really became hands on late 2020/early 2021,” Tiffany explained. “Nicholas joined the farm after my grandma’s passing in 2020. Nicholas was retired from the NFL in 2009 where he had spent eight seasons as a running back with the Carolina Panthers where he set many team records in rushing yards and touchdowns. She insisted that I learn all aspects, so I have done everything from mucking stalls, to foal watch, to breeding, sales prep. In 2017, my grandmother asked me to begin working with her full-time. “All the while, my grandma was teaching me a great deal about the horse business. In 2014, Tiffany moved to Seymour, from Columbus, Ohio where she had recently completed her Master’s in Education and began teaching high school English and subsequently worked in the health field. ![]() Don and Dana Myers (courtesy of Tiffany Johnson)Ĭontinuing to be a family affair, after Dana’s passing in December of 2020 Dana’s grandchildren Tiffany Johnson, and Nicholas Goings, took the reins. “We are really honored and proud to continue our grandparents’ vision,” Tiffany remarked. After Don’s passing in 2013, Dana Myers ran the operations. Don married Dana (Pickering) in 1980 and together they advanced the farm to become Indiana’s largest Thoroughbred racing and breeding farm. "I Just Can't Quit" has generated over 100,000 digital streams between Spotify, Apple Music, & Pandora.The operation was founded in 1972 by Don Myers and named in homage to his Swifty Oil Co. "I Just Can't Quit" makes music millennial's scream "I love it when you call me Big Poppa"! The track is smooth like a straight shot of Dusse and sexy as a silhouette of the rapper Kash Doll. In 2018 he released the street/club anthem "I Just Can't Quit." The track invokes sexy fantasy rhymes infused with real-life relationship goals. Big Head Bandz received live performance invites from mainstream commercial artists Jeezy, Juvenile, and BG. In 2015 Big Head Bandz launched "Got Bandz Entertainment" and never looked back. The death of Beeta Bum created a new energy and musical vision for Big Head Bandz. Beeta Bum was the uncle of Big Head Bandz and provided business insight and street gems which guided his day to day steps. ![]() Beeta Bum (RIP) suffered an unexpected death which created a massive void in his life. As his rap career started to take off, Big Head Bandz suffered the most significant loss of his early beginnings. Jason began cultivating the craft of rapping and quickly gained local notoriety for his creative wordplay and delivery. Surrounded by a wealth of musicians and wealthy musical bloodline Jason Johnson understood his purpose early in life. Jason Johnson aka Big Head Bandz was born into music royalty, with his father being the lead singer of the 70's R&B/Soul group "Fabulous Determination." Legendary singer "James Brown" signed the group to his record label, and they generated massive success. During a person's youth having positive influences, role models, and reliable parental guidance are critical keys to success. The moment of death can literally paralyze a person's dreams and redirect their visual direction in life. ![]()
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