Meet The Team

Percy & Sandra Hornery

Founders of Bar H Grazing  

Percy is a visionary and pioneer of his time, one of the first graziers in Australia to realise that the cattle industry in Australia needed to produce better quality meat. It is our honour to have Percy overseeing the operations at River Lea, offering his profound wisdom, knowledge, and experience on all things Wagyu, ensuring the staff at Bar H live out his vision for the breed. 

Sandra, as the matriarch of the Hornery family, creates an environment of warmth and her generosity of spirit makes everyone feel welcome. As one of the founders of Bar H Grazing, Sandra assists in the day-to-day activities at River Lea and works closely with the dogs and horses, making sure they are always in prime condition for their duties at River Lea. 

Lynda Croucamp

Business Manager

As one of the esteemed leaders in our company, Lynda is a CPA who brings business and commercial acumen to the team. Lynda believes that our people are the single most important asset to Bar H Grazing. Her mission is to identify strengths in others and to create an environment that enables them to reach their full potential. Lynda encourages forward thinking to reach new and greater heights. Lynda works from the Brisbane office and focuses on the planning, strategy, and growth of Bar H Grazing.

Ria Garside

Business Development Lead

Ria’s role calls upon her experience in finance and data collecting to make informed decisions relating to River Lea’s management and breeding practices. Ria has evolved at Bar H into playing a critical role in the decision making of all things business and production. She has led the team in the development and organisation of the ‘Bar H Wagyu Auction’ which has bought the business great success. Her ability to effectively communicate and lead the product team has also allowed her to thrive in client relations.

Cooper Hobbs

Operations Supervisor  

Cooper is a highly valued and more recent member to the Bar H team. Cooper originates from the Central Queensland town Clermont where he completed a number of years diesel fitting before recently making the move down the highway to River Lea. Coopers vast experience, curiosity, and kindness makes him an absolute asset to the operations here at Bar H. 

Sara Eagle

Office Coordinator

Sara is the face behind all things administration, her welcoming and friendly personality makes sure that any guests, clients, and friends of our team are always taken care with the upmost care and respect. Her ‘can do today’ attitude keeps the office and auction events rolling and up to date. Sara is extremely community involved in our little town of Comet, where she lives with her husband Grant and two children, Brax & Livy.

Jessie Macqueen

Product Supervisor

Jessie plays an integral role in the product team at Bar H, with her role evolving into a full-time data analysis and evaluations position – accompanied by her interest in artificial reproduction she has played an essential role in the planning and success of the breeding programs. Her experience in journalism saw the seasonal newsletter come to fruition and her interest in marketing has seen Bar H’s social media performance thrive. 

Kacee Johnston

Technical Assistant

Kacee provides support to the entire team in the day-to-day operations at Bar H in her data collection role. Her vast experience in dairy farming has bought a new perspective and a fresh angle to the Wagyu operation. Her eager attitude and passion for everything agriculture is an advantage to the data collection that takes place from all operation and product aspects at Bar H.

Lauren Mcskimming

Station Hand

Lauren is a versatile team member and a delightful presence to have. She has previously worked within large scale commercial operations in the Northern Territory and made the move back to Central Queensland over a year ago. Lauren’s love for horses and cattle ties in seamlessly with her role in our operations team; assisting in all things stock related and more. Her sunny disposition and can-do attitude are a valued asset to the daily operations of River Lea.

Ron Johnson

Caretaker

Ron’s high level of self-pride and attention to detail ensures the maintenance of the River Lea complex is upheld to an impressive standard. His commitment to River Lea extends to tending to hand-fed sale animals, sick animals, and young animals.