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 HayesManaging Director & PrincipalFollowing 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.
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Greg ThomasAdministration ManagerGreg 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.
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David BurkeStud ManagerDavid 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.
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Dean ElliottMarketing & Nominations ManagerDean 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.
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Boo HarveyClient Relations ManagerOriginally 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.
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Madalen BaltussenReproductive VetOur 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.
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Lindsay Park Stud Board Members |
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Darren ThomasDarren 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.
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Eddie TaylorEddie 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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