We work as a team with the Coach, Leader, Sidewalkers and Horse working together to support the rider to achieve their goals.
Our Committee
| President | Elizabeth Roberts |
| Vice President | Cliff Dawson |
| Treasurer | Megan Sharplin |
| Pony Committee Rep | Linley Talbot |
| Grants & Funding | Di Knight |
| Health & Safety | Jill Burroughs |
| Privacy Officer & CVVP | Cliff Dawson |
| NZRDA Rep | Cilla Bell |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Megan Crenfeldt |
| TPEC Rep | Cilla Bell |
| Riders Rep | Joanne Bishop-Sime |
| Coaches Rep | Cilla Bell |
| PR / Sponsorship / Donations | Linley Talbot |
Elizabeth has been with our group for 15+ years in various roles including Coach, Horse Manager, Secretary, TPEC Trustee and Volunteer. She comes from an administrative background and has extensive experience in business and schools, currently working in the equine retail/wholesale/saddle fitting industry with Prestige Equestrian. Elizabeth has an ongoing passion for riding, competing and breeding horses. (Elizabeth is currently training towards Level 3 Coach Certification)
Meet Our Coaching Team
The Coach plans the riding programme, organises the rally and leads the RDA session that enables the rider to achieve their goals. Our volunteers follow the direction of the coach.
Our other Duty Managers
Qualifications Level 2 – NZ Certificate in Equine
NZRDA offers face to face and online training modules for all volunteers. There is also a range of NZQA qualifications covering a range of equine, coaching and disability awareness skills needed to support our riders. Congratulations to Juanita Benade who completed (2021/2022) and passed the NZ Cert in Equine Skills L2
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