The Priefert Australia Team

John Maxwell
John has a back ground in both cattle and horses. From a family owned property in the Snowy Mountains through to time on various stations in the NT, QLD and WA. He has spent much of recent years travelling the thoroughbred world from Ireland, New Zealand to the USA and most of Australia.

Michael 'Spook' Neville
Michael, or Spook as he is more widely known, is of a horse and cattle background being involved in cutting and rodeo from a young age. Spook travelled the USA rodeoing for a few years and by the end of his career Spook held titles in saddle bronc and roping events. Upon returning home he continued his career as a farrier under his father Billy Neville, who is one of only two farriers inducted into the US thoroughbred hall of fame.  Spook has now worked himself into a position of being one of the country’s premier farriers travelling to the USA and Sweden on occasion.

Ross Lindeman
Ross was born and raised in Mudgee where he was instructed as a small lad in the field of Dressage and Eventing which took him down a path of success until he found himself winning Sydney Show boy rider. Ross found himself at the famed Widden Stud where over the years he has managed every department from the mares, hospital and foaling departments through to the stallions until he was promoted to assistant manager. Ross also has spent many years travelling the thoroughbred world from Ireland, USA, Japan and most of Australia.

Caren Burnett
Originally a Sydney girl, Caren has an in-depth history in the horse world. Caren started out as a trail guide in a horse trek business and then pursued a tertiary education studying Equine Husbandry and Management at university in Orange. On completion Caren found a position at Widden stud working her way through the ranks finishing up as the mare manager before stating an administration career. Caren also runs her own business assisting various farms and businesses with their book keeping and accounting throughout the Hunter Valley.