Our Coaches
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Kate Tobeck
Head Coach
Hi, I'm Kate and I'm happy to be returning for a second season as Head Coach. My aim within this role is to inspire fun and learning with horses while promoting values of kindness, inclusivity and friendship among our young riders. I have been part of Wainoni since 2020 and love it here. I am a qualified Junior coach and C examiner and am excited to be back out there with a C rally group this season. My main goal as a coach is to build solid foundational skills so that riders can progress up the levels with confidence, a keen respect for their equine partners and our sport.
Nicola Ward
Coach
I have coached for over 35 years in different countries, and have had the pleasure and privilege of working with a diverse range of riders and horses of different ages, abilities and experience. I am passionate about helping riders to develop transferable skills, proven principles that will establish strong basics from which to move forward.
David Ringwood
Coach
I started riding when I was about 8 and got my own pony when I was 10. I dabbled in everything equestrian but found success in eventing and specifically showjumping taking my pony to Pony GrandPrix before selling him to Japan. I was lucky enough to ride, train and compete internationally before taking a 20-year break from horses.
I came back to riding 9 years ago and my passion is now dressage. I have a wonderful advanced dressage horse Zak and my goal is to take him to GrandPrix in the near future.
I enjoy dressage training and coaching and helping rider and horses progress. I’m currently a NZ listed dressage judge.
Briarna Williams
Coach
Hi my name is Briarna (or known to a lot of people as Bee). I was very lucky to grow up with horses, having my first pony Trigger at 4. I have been involved in Pony Club since I was 6 and started competing at 8. I am predominantly a 1* eventer but I like to do a bit of everything. I have represented Area in Dressage and Games and Waitemata District in Dressage, Games, Eventing and Showjumping, including 8 years at NISJC. I have competed at HOY for the last 6 years mostly in Showing but also Showjumping. I enjoy seeing my riders flourish and out competing, doing what they love. I encourage my riders to not only try their best but to have fun and enjoy themselves.
Hiya! My name is Elise and I’m super excited to be back at Wainoni this time as a coach! I have completed my C+ certificate in pony club and have my D/D+ coaching qualification. I have previously worked as a coach at a riding school and also coached privately. My favourite part of coaching is seeing students gain confidence in themselves and their horse as they achieve goals whilst having lots of fun! Last year I was super lucky to groom for two amazing professional riders (dressage and showjumping) - I learnt a ton from them and have loved applying that to my work with horses and coaching.
Elise Ibbott
Coach
Gail Seeley
Coach
I started riding when I was 10, joined Pony Club at 11, and gained my full B Certificate. I've represented the District and Area in Show Jumping and jumped to 1.35cm. I've enjoyed eventing to 1.10cm horse trials/PC Open level and Dressage to Elementary level (Level 3). I have been judging Dressage, Ribbon Days, A&P shows, Miniature Horse and Inhand Breed shows for over 25 years, and also been a B Certificate Examiner for over 15 years. I owns three horses: Veni (semi-retired), Teejay, and Niro.
“Coaching has become a passion of mine - giving back and watching riders become established riders with great achievements.”
Lindy Waijenberg
Coach
Hey! I’m Lindy and I’m super excited to be coaching at WPPC this season. I was a member here for 9 years when it was Greenhithe PC and a rider rep for 4 of those. I love all things pony club and have dabbled in eventing, teams events and dressage, but have a passion for Showjumping where I’ve competed up to 1.15. My current aim is to get to HOY in Showhunter on my lovely mare Kiwi Diva. As an Equine Massage Therapist, I have an interest in equine Biomechanics and enjoy aiding horse and rider to work in harmony together. Looking forward to helping my riders achieve their goals this season.
Carolyn Wall
Coach
Hi I’m Carolyn. I’ve been involved with Pony Club and RDA for over 30 years. I’ve completed in most disciplines but have a love of Eventing and competed at 2* prior to having kids (I have 2 boys…neither have any interest in horses). I fell in love with Gypsy Cobs a number of years ago and nowadays, can be found astride a hairy GC competing in low level events and Working Equitation. I’m a qualified D/D+ Coach and Examiner who strives to ensure every pony club rally is challenging, positive and fun! I might be familiar to some of you as I was Head Coach for WPPC in its inaugural season.
Nathan Pearson
RWH Coach
Hello there. With a family connection with equine breeding and horsemanship, I have been riding and involved in the equestrian world from a young age. While horsemanship has become my main focus, I have aspirations for a professional equestrian career and hope to compete in the FEI World Equestrian Games and the Olympic Games in the future. This season I am coaching our Riders Without Horses members. I look forward to seeing them rise through the ranks of pony club knowing that I contributed to their success by teaching the foundations of horsemanship that other coaches have taught me.