QUALITY FEED AND ADVICE
We are a 5th generational local farming family, with property at Powlett Plains, along the Loddon River between Bridgewater & Serpentine and also at Boort.
Over the years, we have developed a vast range of knowledge in many different areas of farming; sheep, cattle, equine, pigs, poultry, dogs & cats, cereals, irrigation crops & hay varieties.
As an extension to our farming property we purchased Sandhurst Stockfeeds in January 2015 at 10 Rohs Road East Bendigo and after outgrowing our original premises, moved to our current office/warehouse building in Strickland Road East Bendigo.
It is extremely important to us to maintaining an honest, reliable & friendly service to our customers.
Specialising in a huge variety of nutritional feed, herbal & medical products and advice for all equine disciplines, cattle, sheep, alpaca, pig poultry, dog, cat, bird, rabbit & guinea pigs.
We are very competitive on all types grains, have 5 different lines of chaff & stock a variety of Clover, Lucerne, Oaten, Rye, Rhodes & Teff grass hay, Bedding & Pea straw.
OUR TEAM
Mittens - Office Supervisor
Mittens is Mittens - Only try to pat her on one of her good days.
Mitten's came with the business when we purchased it in 2015. She has been a very important part of the Sandhurst team, as she was our original vermin control officer, now as she has moved into her late teens she has moved into the luxury of the office and become the new office supervisor.
She takes her job very seriously making sure to greet everyone when they come in of a morning and has taken to tricking us into thinking she hasn't been fed so she gets second and third breakfast!
Ginger & Cinder - Vermin Control Officers
The diabolical duo!
Ginger and Cinder are the highest ranked employees in the warehouse. Often assessing every pallet and pack of hay as it arrives, they take their job very seriously as the only time you will see a mouse in the shop is one they have caught.
Ginger is the Silent Seaker, he will pop out without a sound and enjoys being the local traffic controller, often getting into the way of vehicles and taking his leasurely time to move.
Cinder aka Sir Meowsalot is the class clown, often getting himself into cat-astrophic situations, therefore needing a helping hand. He enjoys serenading everyone in the store with what he thinks is the voice of a soprano singer.
If you see the boys, be sure to give them some attention as they both crave affection!
Helen Parry - Managing Director
With experience across a vast range of businesses - farming, legal, medical, educational and retail, Helen enjoys the challenges of finance and loves the continual contact with the general public Sandhurst Stockfeeds provides.
Communication is also very important to Helen, she is always available to all customers and suppliers if there is any query or concerns regarding the business.
Helen is a born and breed local, growing up in Inglewood, moving to Melbourne for a couple of years to work and returning to the area when she married Leigh. Now living on the family farming property at Powlett Plains, they work with their 4 adult children - Angus, Adam, Miles and Anna. Helen and Anna are part of the Sandhurst Stockfeeds team, whilst the guys all work in the farming game with Leigh.
Over the years Helen has played and been involved in a variety of local sports from netball, horse riding, basketball and football. She is a Life Member of the Inglewood Football Netball Club having spend many years playing and in numerous roles at the club.
With an extremely busy working life between the stockfeed business and the farm, Helen hobbies are enjoying the simple things in life, those very precious quiet times out in nature and at the other end of the extreme - spending very loud, noisy & fun times with her family and especially her beautiful grandchildren.
Anna Parry - General Manager
Anna is the General Manager, she has been involved in the business right from the start and knows our business extremely well - having worked in all areas from sales, warehousing, delivery, truck driving, finance & purchasing. Now spending most of her days in the office, she still enjoys getting out and about talking to customers.
Anna has a very sound knowledge of the Equine industry. She has spent many fabulous years representing Bealiba Pony Club - being selected to compete at the National Championships in Show Jumping. Anna has working in the Racing industry and competed in many horse competitions, in various disciplines from Dressage, Show Jumping, Eventing to Sporting Horse. She has always been passionate about her horses, keen to listen and learn as much as possible and has experienced a vast array of horses and all the issues that come with them.
You will recognize Anna by her lovely smile, she is a wonderful person to seek advice from about any issues you may have with feeding your horse or anything else equine you would like to discuss.
Anna is a local girl who grew up within the family farming environment. She went to school in her primary years in Inglewood, before spending her high school years at Catholic College in Bendigo and 12 months in Albury. Apart from her horses, she loves all animals, playing netball, reading and spending time with her very close friends.
Rodney Aikman Sales/Warehouse Assistant/Delivery Driver
Rod joined the Sandhurst Stockfeeds team in June 2021 and has become a very valued member of our team.
Enjoying customer service and delivery, Rod is always a happy personality who is willing to help in any way he can.
Rod enjoy's the variety in his job which includes being able to get out and about to our delivery customers which add's another level to his job, that he loves.
Outside of work Rod enjoy's Gold Prospecting with a metal detector (Yes, he is stilling looking for that BIG nugget), collecting items related to the Gold Rush, studying the history of the local Goldfields, motor bike riding and cycling, as well as browsing at markets & swap meets.
He has two adult children and one step daughter and you will quiet often find Rod & his lovely partners Louise dining out at our local delightful eateries!
Jack Ketterer
Sales/Warehouse Assistant
Jack, our youngest member commenced part time work with us in January 2023.
Jack has shown us he is a friendly, confident young man, who pitches in wherever needed. He is extremely enthusiastic and has very quickly picked up our routines and computer system.
Jack's favorite past time is mountain bike riding, but he also participates in football, motorbikes, woodwork, welding & 4WD.
You'll often be able to spot Jack in the shop by his signature hairstyle, be sure to say hello!
Rogan Bicknell - Sales/Warehouse Assistant/Delivery Driver
Rogan - became part of our team in July 2024. Since then he has shown his value to the business through hard work, efficiency and motivation to get the job done.
With a welcoming Smile and his unique hats, Rogan has a great knowledge of our products to assist you meeting your animals needs.
Often Rogan enjoys heading away on hunting and fishing trips up north with family, but if hes not away, he also has a a lot of fun online gaming with his brother and friends.
Growing up in a country town and working for his families business, Rogan has a great approach to teamwork and keeping a high standard in his work and in the store. You will also regularly see Rogan in our delivery truck so be sure to give him a wave!
Shannon McDonald - Administration/Purchasing Officer
Shannon is a new member of our team starting in June 2025. Having been thrown in the deep end doing stocktake in her first week, she has picked up all aspects of her roll very quickly.
With Shannons background in many different areas of the horse industry, she brings a great knowledge of everything horse related from breeding, showing, western, racing and even some veterinary nursing.
On weekends you often find shannon spending time with her Quarter Horses and 2 Bull terriers. She also enjoys all things outdoors with great company!
You'll often be greeted with Shannons bubbly personality and you can be sure to have a laugh with her on the phone. She has quickly become the office prankster. Make sure to say hello when you see her in the shop!
Allan Lovett - Truck driver
Allan is a great addition to our business, taking over from Anna's truck driving. Spending his hours heading all across the state picking up feed from many different Mills and Farms.
We are very lucky, with the many years of Interstate Trucking experience, Allan knows all the ins and outs of buisiness logigistics. He decided after the long days on the road he wants a simpler freight job to spend more time with his friends, family and Hobbies.
If you see Allan on the road be sure to give him a smile and a wave!
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