Who We Are
Cheyenne Stables and Candy Meadows Farm are both owned by Everett Dobson, who divides his time between Oklahoma and Kentucky. Dobson has been actively involved in thoroughbred ownership and racing since 1996. His commitment to the industry grew when he became owner of Candy Meadows Farm in 2006.
Dobson serves as a Trustee of the Keeneland Association and was named Chair of The Jockey Club in July 2025. He is also a member of Breeders’ Cup Limited. Through these leadership roles, Dobson remains dedicated to advancing the thoroughbred industry while advocating for owners and breeders and helping shape a strong future for the sport.
Matt Lyons joined Candy Meadows in January 2019 as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. He currently serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors at The Secretariat Center, supporting its mission to prepare off-track Thoroughbreds for new careers. Matt has also served on the Board of the Consignors and Commercial Breeders Association (CBA) and was recently elected Treasurer of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers’ Club.
Before joining Candy Meadows, He spent ten years with Woodford Thoroughbreds in Kentucky, where he helped establish the operation alongside the Sykes family and served as Vice President and General Manager.
Matt and his wife Michelle make their home on their farm in Woodford County.
Candy Meadows is currently home to about thirty mares.
Stakes winners raced by Cheyenne Stables alone or in partnership include:
Everett Dobson in the Winner’s Circle after the 2011 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile
