Ronald Clady, 72, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026.

He was born December 20, 1953, in Ft. Wayne, IN, to Wilford Clady and Ellen Jean (Ross) Salmons.

Ronald dedicated his life to the horse racing industry, building a long and respected career as a horse trainer at racetracks across many states. He began his career at Churchill Downs right out of high school. It was the same track his mother worked on, and he went on to work on many tracks throughout the country. He was known as the hardworking, dependable, and devoted horseman. His love for his horses and goats ran deep.

Ronald took great pride in his work and earned the respect of many throughout his years in racing. His dedication and strong work ethic left a lasting impression on those who knew and worked alongside him. He was deeply loved by his family and will be remembered for his lifelong passion for horse racing, his commitment to his work, and the many friendships he made along the way.

He is survived by his sisters, Robin Haggerty and Tamela Roberts and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Ben Salmons, Jr.

Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Ronald’s family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.