Alan Ridger

Stud Manager

Alan arrived at Garrowby in April 2006 and has worked in the thoroughbred industry for over 45 years. Alan started his career in Somerset, where he is originally from, and is now employed as Stud Manager responsible for Garrowby Stud's broodmares and youngstock as well as the care of racehorses who are out of training on their holidays.

Alan's second passion in life is football and he is also a volunteer for the local Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Ally Tindell

Residential Property Manager

Ally is an enthusiastic baker with a serious sweet tooth. Likes hosting dinner parties and creating tablescapes. Enjoys running, water sports and generally being outdoors. Mum to 1-year-old son Rufus.

Clive Rowland

Farm Manager

During the 20 years that Clive has managed our in-hand farm, he has developed an excellent reputation amongst Limousin cattle breeders for stock quality. He also manages Garrowby Farm's flock of 700 Mule ewes.

With the help of his Assistant Stockman, Pat Shipley, Clive is currently building up the herd of pedigree and commercial Limousin suckler cows to 200. He selects the best of the progeny born on the farm to come into the herd. Clive’s almost encyclopaedic knowledge of the breeding history of the cattle is highly impressive!

Outside work Clive has an active family life and is kept busy with his three growing boys.

Ed Johnson

Estates Director

Ed became Estates Director on 6 May 2024, taking over from David Lord on his retirement as Agent. Ed and his family have moved to Garrowby from North Yorkshire where Ed was previously running his own consultancy business.

Gerrard Butters

Buildings Manager

Ged brings over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, managing contracts across housing, commercial, and holiday sectors. Originally from North Wales, he now has his roots firmly set in York. Alongside this, Ged has dedicated more than 20 years as a Station Officer with HM Coastguard Search and Rescue.

Outside of work, Ged has a strong passion for horticulture and spends much of his time caring for his horses and animals. Whenever he can, he returns to North Wales—where you’ll most likely find him either along the coast or up in the mountains.

Juli Shepherd

Compliance Manager

Since joining in 2009, Juli keeps the team up to date with current legislation in Health and Safety and Human Resources. She is also farm secretary to the in-hand farming operation and carries out administration of rental agreements.

Juli is a tenant on the Estate and is also runs a successful campsite and café at Field House Farm, near Tibthorpe. In her spare time Juli enjoys running, socialising and taking her daughters competing with their ponies.

Martin Duncan-Hartley

Buildings Manager

Martin joined the Estate on 1st September 2025 as the new Head of Buildings.
Alongside leading the direct works team, Martin will focus on strategy and long-term planning.

Martin and his family have moved to Garrowby from the Bolton Abbey Estate near Skipton, where Martin worked for 30+ years.

Pam Harrison

Estate Accountant

Pam is a Chartered Accountant and manages Estate accounts, which crucially includes Garrowby Firewood and payroll.

Pam lives locally in Bishop Wilton and enjoys walking and spending time with her two grown-up children.

Rebecca Oddy

Assistant Agent

Rebecca joined Halifax Estates in 2020 as Assistant Agent. She previously worked in estate management in central Scotland and Lancashire before landing in East Yorkshire. In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys riding her horse as well as cycling and walking. Rebecca is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Sam Russell

Head Keeper

Sam took over as Head Gamekeeper in March 2024 after being a beat keeper for 5 years on the Estate. Sam loves the outdoors and is also embracing fatherhood to his daughter Grace who safely arrived in October 2023.

Sean Edwards

Head Forester

Sean has been Head Forester for more than 25 years. He has added value to the timber grown on the Estate by developing the firewood enterprise. He also takes pride in providing the best Christmas trees in the area.

Sean manages a forestry team of four, as well as contractors and tree surgeons. He has a close working relationship with the Head Keeper, given the importance of woodland to the success of Garrowby Shoot. Outside work, Sean enjoys his horses and hunting within the law.

Sue Richardson

Senior Estate Accountant

In 2009, after 25 years in practice as a Chartered Accountant, Sue joined the Estate. As a Yorkshire lass, she wanted to return to her roots and enjoy the quality of life offered by our beautiful area. She is married with one grown-up son who has also worked on the Estate.

In her free time Sue competes with her dogs in flyball tournaments around the county. Sue won a bronze medal in the long jump for Great Britain in the 1984 Olympic Games, held in Los Angeles. She continues to compete in Masters Athletics.