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. 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. Jade went to watch her run 3rd in the Cox Plate. Her favourite mare was Biancalaura who she broke in (her first breaker) and who then went on to be a broodmare at the farm and Jade was there the morning she foaled her first foal - a colt. Prior to Willow Park Jade worked at Twin Palms for 4 years and then did a yearling season in England and America.

Noel Moir

Farm Manager

Noel is Willow Park's Farm Manager and has worked at Willow Park since 2008. Noel rode work for John Morish at Randwick back in the early 1990's, and then went to Torryburn, and then Stoney Bridge as Racing and Breaking Manager. Noel broke in Coogee Walk, Fair Form, 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.

Harry Grinsell

Horse Staff

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 - Late Show and Indian Raj.

Lisa Richards

Horse Staff

Lisa started at Willow Park in 2013, as our foaling specialist. Lisa has foaled over 450 mares, with her star babies Gr1 winners Ocean Park, Famous Seamus, Super Cool & Sheidel, & Gr2 winner Snitty Kitty. Lisa is an exceptional photographer, capturing photos for our clients and the farm. When she isnt foaling mares or behind the camera, she helps with the day to day horse husbandry. 

Les Mullen

Horse Staff

Les started work at Willow Park in 2016, he is knowledgable & competent with both horses and farming. Prior to Willow Park, he worked at Makybe Stud (5 years), Arrowfield Stud (10 years), managed Ruffy (Limousine Stud) Victoria and worked on many other cattle stations. Les has worked with some champion thoroughbreds, his favourites include Flying Spur (who he travelled with to the Irish National Stud), Snippets, Kenmare & Makybe Diva.

Anita Brown

Horse Staff

Anita joined the horse crew at Willow Park in February 2017. Prior to Willow Park, she had extensive experience in the industry, working as foreman for R & R Racing, foreman for Andrew MacDonald Breaking & Pre Training, Cressfield Stud, Holbrook Stud and Baramul Stud. Her favourite horse that she has previously worked with is Remittance, he was the first horse that she strapped to win a race too. Her favourite mare at Willow Park is the lovely grey American mare, Coachella Valley.

Brett Wise

Horse Staff

Brett has been part of Willow Park's sales team since 2006, he joined the farm full time in September 2017. An exceptional horseman and well experienced within the industry, he started out his career at Woodlands Stud, then he went on to do yearling preparations at Cressfield Stud & Eliza Park, and a season on foal watch at Toolooganvale. His favourite yearling over the years was Cannarelle x Invincible Spirit (I Am Invincible!!!). Currently, his favourite yearling is a Snitzel filly that will be sold at the Inglis Easter Sale, out of Reply Churlish.

Alicea Ganderton

Horse Staff

Alicea originally worked with Willow Park in 2010 for 12 months and returned to the farm in 2014. In the interim Alicea worked at Strawberry Hills Stud. One of her favourite mares is Listed and Magic Millions 2YO winner Mirror Mirror who lives at Strawberry Hills. At Willow Park Alicea has a soft spot for Joleur - the dam of Upon This Rock, Bhutane Dane, Gaze On and Rogue Warrior. Alicea prepped future Group 1 winner Toorak Toff whilst working at Glenlogan Park and Group 2 winner Anise whilst at Willow Park.

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.