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. 

Noel Moir

Farm Manager

Noel has been at Willow Park since 2008 as the Farm Manager. 

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.

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 - 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.

Lisa Richards

Horse Staff

Lisa started at Willow Park in 2013, as our foaling specialist. Lisa has foaled nearly 550 mares, with her star babies Gr1 winners Ocean Park, Super Cool & Sheidel, & Gr2 winners Snitty Kitty & Not A Single Cent.

Lisa is an exceptional photographer, capturing photos for our clients and the farm. When she isn't 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.

Kaylee Gleeson

Horse Staff

Kaylee started at Willow Park in 2016, while completing her HSC. She is currently studying for her Cert IV in vet nursing. Kaylee enjoys spending her spare times with her own horses, as well as friends and family. 

Her favourite mare at Willow Park is Gemini Miss, a sweet natured mare who has been a favourite since she started. She also has a soft spot for La Pintana's 2019 filly, who has a big personality and is a huge time waster for scratches!

Georgia McGrath

Horse Staff

Georgia started at Willow Park in October 2019. She has worked as a stable hand, as well as running a breaking and pre training business, through the family farm in Tasmania. 

Georgia is an accomplished Eventing rider, having competed at 3* level throughout Australia, at National and International level. Her favourites at Willow Park are Princess Layla and her 2019 colt.

Mollie Mullen

Horse Staff

Mollie started at Willow Park in November 2019, after completing her HSC exams.

She loves playing sports and is highly successful in cricket and basketball, she also enjoys spending her spare time with friends and family. 

Mollie’s favourite mare is Tingu and her favourite foal is Shamrock Slipper’s 2019 colt, a cheeky kid who loves a scratch!

Adelaide Watson

Horse Staff

Adelaide started at Willow Park in the Spring of 2012. She studied a Bachelor of Equine Science and enjoys competing in the sport of cutting, having grown up on her family's cattle property, along with her love for horses, it's a great way to combine her two passions. 

Adelaide's favourite mare on Willow Park is Offer It Up, who she describes as such a sweetheart, who has also produced some of her favourite foals over the years.

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!