Glenn Burrows

Stud Owner

Glenn has spent his life in the thoroughbred industry in one form or another.

He was introduced to horses early on in life, as his late father was a trainer and breeder.

Glenn joined auction house William Inglis and Son at the age of 16, in the pedigree department, before resigning some 20 years later as bloodstock manager, to purchase Willow Park.

Jade Rossington

Stud Manager

Jade started with Willow Park in 2005 and became stud manager in 2011. Prior to Willow Park, Jade worked at Twin Palms Stud for four years, and also did a yearling season in both England and America. 

Her most memorable yearling is Samantha Miss, who was sold for $1.5m (Jade led her through the ring), and went on to become Champion 3YO Filly of her year, Jade often went to the races to cheer her on.

Her favourite mare on the farm currently is Commands mare, Offer It Up. 

Brett Wise

Horse Staff

Brett has been a part of the Willow Park team since 2006. Over the years he has worked at countless sales for Willow Park, as well as working on the farm during breeding seasons, doing relief foal watch and yearling preps. 

Brett began his career with horses at the famed Woodlands Stud and the most memorable yearling he has prepared is none other than I Am Invincible! He is also a qualified hairdresser, which keeps him busy in his spare time. 

Brett's favourite mare at Willow Park is Reply Churlish. 

Tome Webb

Horse Staff

Tome is originally from Upington, South Africa. She started at Willow Park in October 2020, having previously worked on two other farms in Australia. Tome has competed in competitive endurance riding in South Africa, something she'd love to do again one day! She would also love to become an equine physiotherapist one day.

A memorable moment in the industry was going to the inaugural Everest day, her first time going to the races, and being able to see Winx and Chautauqua race. Tome's favourite mare at Willow Park is Aquila Solitaria (IRE). 

Harry Grinsell

Horses & Maintenance

Harry started with Willow Park in 2001, with his role encompassing horse work, gardening and maintenance.

Prior to Willow Park, Harry worked with Brian Mayfield Smith in the 80's, and even strapped two horses for the Melbourne Cup - Indian Raj and Sydney Cup winner, Late Show. 

Harry's favourite mare on the farm is Offer It Up, who has resided at Willow Park since 2013.

Paige Haydon

Horse Staff

Paige began working at Willow Park in February 2021. Also a personal trainer, Paige has worked with mares and foals, yearlings and weanlings. She loves working with the horses as young foals, through to putting them through the yearling sales, finding the process really rewarding. Paige's favourite mare on Willow Park is the American mare, Feelin Foxie (USA).

Noel Moir

Farming & Maintenance

Noel has been at Willow Park since 2008. 

Noel rode work for John Morish at Randwick back in the early 1990's, followed by stints at Torryburn and Stoney Bridge as Racing and Breaking Manager. Noel broke in Coogee Walk, Fayreform, Astro Boy, Desert Rain and Torryburn Ranch amongst many others. He says he has worked with too many horses to have a favourite, but Coogee Walk holds a special place in his heart having won a Group 1.

Lisa Richards

Media & Marketing

Lisa has worked for Willow Park since 2013, working in all aspects of the farm, but mainly as our foaling specialist. She has foaled down over 500 mares, among her star babies are Gr1 winners Ocean Park, Bella Vella and Dreamforce. 

Lisa is an exceptional photographer, she has been doing the farm photography for the past five years. Currently studying Graphic Design at Torrens University in Brisbane, Lisa manages our photography and media. Her current favourite mare on the farm is Happy Event. 

Dr Rowan Sedgwick

Equine Veterinarian

At Willow Park we have been fortunate to rely on the services of Dr Rowan Sedgwick BVSc Hon. MACVSc since we commenced operations in 2001. His equine knowledge and dedication is second to none.

Geoff Hall

Farrier

Geoff Hall is the master farrier at Willow Park, he began working for us in 2007. When he isn't under a horse, you can find him at a PBR, being a protection athlete saving cowboys!