People

Thoroughbreds from thorough breeders.

Success belongs to those who build upon their strengths and without question, one of our greatest strengths lies in the dedication of our staff. We are incredibly grateful to this wonderful team, which brings commitment, care and passion.

 

 

Sam Hayes

Managing Director & Principal

Following five years in the wine industry Sam returned to Lindsay Park in 2001. After working for David Hayes in Sales & Marketing, he assumed the role of Managing Director in 2005. In 2008 Sam purchased the Lindsay Park Stud business from David Hayes.

 

Sam Hayes

Greg Thomas

Administration Manager

Greg Thomas is the backbone of our administration. He handles all our bloodstock paperwork and everything from stallion bookings to insurance; transport to sale entries. If you want to know anything, you know you can always call Greg.

 

Greg Thomas

David Burke

Stud Manager

David has previously occupied management positions at Cambridge Stud, Highview Stud, Reavill Farm and most recently as General Manager of Bylong Park Thoroughbreds. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Thoroughbred Industry spanning more than 20 years.

 

David Storton

Dean Elliott

Marketing & Nominations Manager

Dean joined Lindsay Park Stud in 2006, originally hailing from Victoria. He is responsible for Marketing and PR matters as well as being the key point of contact for breeders wishing to send thier mares to stud.

 

Dean Elliot

Boo Harvey

Client Relations Manager

Originally from the Hay Plains in New South Wales, Boo has previuosly worked in the UK and France in a broad range of fields in the Thoroughbed Industry. Boo is primarily responsible for keeping our client's up to date with their bloodstock interests.

 

Boo Harvey

Madalen Baltussen

Reproductive Vet

Our 2-IC to Lindsay Park’s Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Campbell Baker, Maddy is an excellent communicator who cares for all the mares, foals and stallions in our care. Her personal goal is to make sure each mare on the farm is given every chance of getting in-foal.

 

Madalen Baltussen

Lindsay Park Stud Board Members

 

Darren Thomas

Darren Thomas is the Managing Director of leading South Australian meat processor T&R Pastoral, which like Lindsay Park Stud, is a wholly owned Australian family business. He has a deep passion for Breeding and Racing, and in 2008 purchased a share in Lindsay Park Stud in partnership with Sam Hayes. As a Director of the company, Darren's business acumen and knowledge of the Thoroughbred industry will be pivotal to our future growth.

 

Eddie Taylor

Eddie joined Shearer & Elliss Accountants and Auditors in 1992 and was admitted as a partner in July 1996. He is a director of a number of private companies and also sits on the Scotch College Investment Board. Eddie’s personal business experience will be a big asset as Lindsay Park Stud moves forward.

           

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