Mark Harrison, Estate Manager
Upon leaving school, Mark moved into agricultural farming before arriving at West Ilsley as a fresh faced enthusiast ready to get stuck in. That's exactly what he did and having been here for a decade, he's now in charge of the whole operation, ensuring that the horses and staff are able to function efficiently.
With over 600 acres of gallops and paddocks to maintain, Mark and his team of four are flat out all year round and the grassland is only the tip of the iceberg. Frozen pipes, blocked drains, feed orders and storage, stable maintenance, staff accomodation, harrowing, rolling, topping, mole-catching are all a part of a wide ranging remit.
A top bloke, we're lucky to have him.
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FULL NAME: Mark Harrison JOB TITLE: Estate Manager WHEN DID YOU ARRIVE AT WEST ILSLEY?: 2001 FAVOURITE HORSES AT WEST ILSLEY?: Youmzain BEST ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN?: FAVOURITE RACECOURSE?: Newbury WHICH RACE WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO WIN?: The one against time during the grass cutting season! WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO MEET?:Steven Gerrard FAVOURITE SPORTS?:Football LEAST FAVOURITE SPORTS?: Golf FAVOURITE FILM?: Fast and Furious FAVOURITE TV PROGRAMME?: Any live football WHAT/WHO REALLY ANNOYS YOU?: The moles on the gallops. It's a constant toil to stay on top of them. GIVE US A TWO YEAR OLD FOR 2012: Unidexter WHAT WOULD BE YOUR SPECIALIST SUBJECT ON MASTERMIND?: Football FAVOURITE NIGHT OUT?: Pubs FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION?: Anywhere abroad BEST/WORST SUBJECTS AT SCHOOL?:Maths WHAT KEEPS YOU AWAKE AT NIGHT?: My two year old son and the thought of moles digging up Gilbert's Gallop while I'm away! FAVOURITE MRC MOMENT?: His grass obsession. He's obsessed with the grass looking right! |
Mark Harrison, Estate Manager
