Meet the Team

Donna Cranshaw

General Manager

Donna manages the husbandry side of things here at Cross Park. She takes pride and enthusiasm in all animal welfare from the tiny bees to cattle herd."

With her breadth of knowledge and experience working with animals, and specifically horses, Donna manages the husbandry side of things here at Cross Park. She takes pride and enthusiasm in all animal welfare from the tiny bees to cattle herd. 

Donna joined us in 2012, with horses being her main focus on... Read all

With her breadth of knowledge and experience working with animals, and specifically horses, Donna manages the husbandry side of things here at Cross Park. She takes pride and enthusiasm in all animal welfare from the tiny bees to cattle herd. 

Donna joined us in 2012, with horses being her main focus on the property running our elite Horse Agistment Programme. With a great passion and love for horses, and 25 years’ experience being surrounded by horses and being involved with and trained by professional horsemen, Donna ensures the horses are managed to a very high standard.

Brianna Henry

Assistant General Manager

Bri blends her background in hospitality with a lifelong love of horses"

Brianna (Bri) has lived locally to the Hawkesbury her entire life and more recently has settled to the Wisemans Ferry area on acreage with her Partner. Her career background has been extensively in the hospitality industry, but has always had a passion for horses and the outdoors. Her integrity, energetic and happy... Read all

Brianna (Bri) has lived locally to the Hawkesbury her entire life and more recently has settled to the Wisemans Ferry area on acreage with her Partner. Her career background has been extensively in the hospitality industry, but has always had a passion for horses and the outdoors. Her integrity, energetic and happy nature brings a good vibe to Cross Park

Over the years Bri has been competitive in a range of horse riding disciplines from ASH showing, polocrosse, dressage and jumping. She has always owned horses and is a keen confident rider and handler, who currently enjoys the odd endurance ride. Like many country kids, Bri grew up with an array of pets and has a kind, nurturing nature towards all animals. She demonstrates a good understanding of animal welfare and husbandry.

In addition to assisting with our horse agistment program and animal care, Bri takes care of the day to day maintenance of Cross Park. You'll be lucky to see Bri in one spot for long, shes always on the go and says she loves the variety of work, being surrounded by animals and daily fresh air.

The Horses

We strives to breed quality, trainable performance horses. Most of our horses have had successful performance careers in polocrosse and in the show ring.

Children staying at Cross Park have the opportunity to experience a guided pony ride - it always brings a smile. Subject to availability and... Read all

We strives to breed quality, trainable performance horses. Most of our horses have had successful performance careers in polocrosse and in the show ring.

Children staying at Cross Park have the opportunity to experience a guided pony ride - it always brings a smile. Subject to availability and bookings. 

For horse owners - why not bring your horse with you on your holiday? Subject to availability and additional costs, we welcome guests to really make the most of Cross Park by bringing their horse with them - It can be the perfect way to settle them into our Equine Agistment Programme

Alpacas

Alpacas come from the same family as Camels. Our girls are cute and curious, and because they are halter trained feeding treats, taking for walks and getting photos can all be a part of your farm experience. 

Alpacas come from the same family as Camels. Our girls are cute and curious, and because they are halter trained feeding treats, taking for walks and getting photos can all be a part of your farm experience. 

Friendly Farm Cow

Not every farm you visit has a big affectionate angus cow to get up close and personal with. Our resident cow, T-Bone was an orphan at birth and hand raised by our staff a Cross Park. At almost 5 years old now, pats, cuddles and treats are always welcome. T-bone is a favourite with our guests, especially the... Read all

Not every farm you visit has a big affectionate angus cow to get up close and personal with. Our resident cow, T-Bone was an orphan at birth and hand raised by our staff a Cross Park. At almost 5 years old now, pats, cuddles and treats are always welcome. T-bone is a favourite with our guests, especially the kids.

The Hounds

We are 100% dog friendly. We welcome our guests to bring the fur friends with them. They’ll love running in the paddocks or swimming at the beach. But we don't stop at dogs - who said horses shouldn't have holidays too? Now there's not many other places you can take your horse on holiday with you. 

Our... Read all

We are 100% dog friendly. We welcome our guests to bring the fur friends with them. They’ll love running in the paddocks or swimming at the beach. But we don't stop at dogs - who said horses shouldn't have holidays too? Now there's not many other places you can take your horse on holiday with you. 

Our resident dogs are all very social and love both human and dog visitors. Two of our dogs are pound rescues who have come to live here and enjoy their second chance at life. Our farm hounds are always the first to meet our guests when they arrive. 

Goats

Our small herd of goats are super social. They love nothing more than our farm guests to pay them a visit with treats and pats. Goats are living weed whackers, and these guys are constantly munching away on the pesky weeds we all dislike.

Our small herd of goats are super social. They love nothing more than our farm guests to pay them a visit with treats and pats. Goats are living weed whackers, and these guys are constantly munching away on the pesky weeds we all dislike.

Honey Bees

We are keen Bee Keepers for honey production. We care for our bees and harvest the honey right here on the farm.

Did you know that bees are on the decline due to things like insecticides, urbanisation and climate change?  Bees are responsible for pollination of many of our key fruit and vegetable... Read all

We are keen Bee Keepers for honey production. We care for our bees and harvest the honey right here on the farm.

Did you know that bees are on the decline due to things like insecticides, urbanisation and climate change?  Bees are responsible for pollination of many of our key fruit and vegetable crops. Without them there won't be any apples, avocados, blueberries, strawberries, zucchini, tomatoes, just to name a few.

We plant bee friendly herbs and flowers for our hives. How can you help? It's simple - support your local farmers, and always buy local, raw and natural honey.

Our Raw & Natural Honey is available for sale most times during the year.

Chickens

Free range chickens are wonderful lawn mowers, garden fertilisers, and great at debugging! Our friendly flock, not only work hard each day fulfilling their garden duties, but they also supply us with an endless supply of delicious organic eggs. Also available for purchase.

Free range chickens are wonderful lawn mowers, garden fertilisers, and great at debugging! Our friendly flock, not only work hard each day fulfilling their garden duties, but they also supply us with an endless supply of delicious organic eggs. Also available for purchase.

 
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