THE TEAM @ RIVEREND PARK

Riverend Park employs a relatively small but highly proficient team of staff, all of whom play a vital role in the success of the horses and the farm in general.

 

GRANT CRAVEN

GRANT CRAVEN, Trainer

0400 887 300

grant@riverendpark.com.au

Grant worked as a Stable Foreman at Riverend park under Bradley Marzato between 2004 and 2006, and after a stint with David Brideoake Grant returned to Riverend park as Assistant Trainer to Russell Cameron in early 2008 and continued on in the same role with Barry Barnes at the helm in 2009 before taking the reins in February 2010.

Grant has also spent time with trainers John Blakey, Michael Hibbs and Mathew Ellerton as a Stable Foreman in the past 12 years. During his time in these positions Grant has been responsible for the care of such horses as- Go Flash Go, Volitant, Reset, Black Bean, Desert Eagle, Desert Sky, River Dove, Casual Pass, Bird Dancer, Desert Master and Starry Eyed.



VICKEY-JANE WHITE

VICKEY-JANE WHITE, Stable Employee / Trackrider

Vickey has been employed at Riverend Park since 2006 and is a highly valued member of the team who has a great affinity with the horses. Vickey works efficiently and effectively while on the ground, riding trackwork and while accompanying horses to the races.



LAURA GRINBLAT

LAURA GRINBLAT, Stable Employee

Laura has worked at Riverend Park since 2006 and is a dedicated horse lover who has a terrific nature for the horse industry, Laura works on the ground on a full time basis and attends race days with her favourite horses.



ADAM TRINDER

ADAM TRINDER, Trackrider

Adam has been riding trackwork at Riverend Park since 2008 and has a special bond with the Riverend Park owned jumper Desert Master after partnering the grey to win the 2009 Galleywood Hurdle and 2009 Grand National Hurdle. Adam is one of Australia's premier jumps jockey's and is a highly accomplished and intelligent horsemen who plays a crucial role in the success of our horses.



NATHAN DUNN

NATHAN DUNN, Trackrider / Horse Breaker

Nathan is also one of the top hurdle jockey's and has been a terrific addition to the ranks at Riverend since joining the team in 2009, Nathan rides terrific trackwork and also spends countless time breaking in the young stock at the farm. His patience and understanding of horses give him a great ability to educate and get the best out of the horses he deals with.



JIMMY JONES

JIMMY JONES, Farm Maintenance and Agistment

Jimmy is an experienced horsemen who has worked far and abroad in the racing industry at some of the worlds elite stables, he has been a member of staff at Riverend Park since 2003.