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 homebred Snitzel mare, Secret Copy. 

Brendan Gregory

Farm Manager

Brendan started with Willow Park in May 2021.

He grew up at Bylong and initially began working on the farm he grew up on. He went on to work on a wheat and cattle farm in Queensland, as well as at the famed Woodlands Stud on the horse and farm crew, managed a cattle farm at Oberon and held the head farmer position at Sledmere Stud for a number of years.

In his spare time, Brendan enjoys socialising with mates. 

Chloe Milliken

Assistant Stud Manager

Chloe started at Willow Park in April 2021, having helped out at sales previously. She has worked in Australia, NZ, England, Ireland, Germany and America, mainly doing yearling preps and sales, with the odd foaling season.

The most memorable horses Chloe has worked with are Meleka Belle (dam of Melody Belle), as she grew up with her family, and the beautiful Iffraaj, a gorgeous and gentle stallion, also sire of Meleka Belle.

Chloe’s favourite mare at Willow Park is the sweet Medaglia D'Oro mare, Rhapsody In Blue.

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.

Graeme Morris

Farming & Maintenance

Graeme started at Willow Park in April 2021.

He grew up in Western Sydney and worked in greenkeeping and on sports fields for 12 years. He also ran his own business in Jim's Mowing for a number of years, before his landscaping background lead him to a position on the maintenance team at Willow Park.

Graeme enjoys spending time with Blaze, his staffy, in his spare time, as well as extreme sports, trail bike riding and off grid camping.

Alicea Ganderton

Horse Staff

Alicea has worked at Willow Park on and off since 2010, having recently returned a third time after welcoming her two children with husband Nathaniel.

Having been around horses since high school, Alicea worked as a trail riding guide at Glen Worth Valley while at school, then completed the Tocal horse husbandry course, before working on a number of studs including Woodlands, Glenlogan Park and Strawberry Hill Stud. Her favourite mare at Willow Park is the American mare Wolverette.

Alicea likes to spend her free time with her family and her mare Scruples, who has also spent some time at Willow Park over the years!

Anita Brown

Horse Staff

Anita has been back at Willow Park since 2020, having previously worked on the farm for a couple of years in 2017, before taking a break to have her daughters. She has worked with warmbloods, on a number of thoroughbred studs in the Hunter Valley, as well as stints with breakers/pre trainers and in racing stables.

In her spare time (if she can find any!), she enjoys spending time with her family, farm work at home and the occasional sleep! Her favourite mare on the farm is The Black Widow.

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 Aonair.

Lisa Richards

Media & Marketing

Lisa worked for Willow Park fulltime from 2013 until 2021, 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!