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 his Uncle in Sales & Marketing, Sam assumed the role of Managing Director in 2005 after purchasing an interest in the Stud.

 

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

Peter Burke

Assistant Manager

As a member of the senior management team and with particular focus on staff, Yearling preparation and care of foals, Peter joined Lindsay Park Stud in 2007 as our first Assistant Manager. He brings a wealth of experience with him, having worked for Coolmore in Ireland and Reavill Farm in NSW, and most recently as Yearling manager at Brooklyn Lodge.

 

Peter Burke

David Storton

Operations Manager

David has been with us since 1984, which is a mark of his commitment to Lindsay Park. A genuine hard-worker, he is one of the most accomplished hands-on horsemen in Australia. He’s been personally entrusted with all our premier stallions for the last 15 years, which bespeaks our trust.

 

David Storton

Dean Elliott

Marketing & Client Relations Manager

Dean joined Lindsay Park in 2006, originally from Victoria. He is involved in the Marketing and PR side of Lindsay Park Stud as well as being a contact for clients during the stud season and throughout the year.

 

Dean Elliot

Boo Harvey

Nominations 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 the key point of contact for owners wishing to send their mares to Lindsay Park Stud.

 

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

Pip Smith

Administration Assistant

Pip is the most recent addition to the team at Lindsay Park Stud coming from Queensland to join the team in late 2008. Pip is working alongside Greg Thomas in her role as Administration Assistant.

 

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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