2018 DWA COMMITTEE

Suzanne Simons

Chair, Correspondence & Newsletter
​​suzanne.simons@hotmail.com
"I live in Gidgegannup with my partner, my two horses (Foxwood Whirlwind and Aurum Weltschale), our dog and cat. I joined the DWA Committee in 2014 as the DWA Newsletter Editor and have a great time learning about the WA dressage community. I am now the Chairperson of DWA and I feel very privileged to be in this position of great responsibility. I have met lots of wonderful people within the WA dressage community and it is these people that inspire me to try and make positive differences in our sport. 

When I'm not dressageing about I work for the Geological Survey of Western Australia as a geologist helping the exploration industry understand geoscientific data. "

Val Mayger

Vice-Chair, Para-equestrian, Official Liaison & Awards
vmayger@bigpond.net.au
"I have been involved with EWA over a period of some forty years, as a competitor, a member of the Board of EWA and Chair of Dressage, Interschool and Show Horse Committees.

I competed successfully in the disciplines of Dressage and Show Horse on a number of horses.

I am an EA Dressage Judge, a National Show Horse Judge and a Level 1 General Coach.

In my previous life I taught in the Government and Independent School sectors. I was privileged to be Principal of Kobeelya College, a school where the students could bring their own horses and compete in Dressage, Eventing, Jumping and Showing.   Following my time at Kobeelya, I was the Vice Principal of Penrhos College.
Since Para Equestrian has become a discipline of the FEI, I have represented the Para Equestrian Riders on the DWA Committee. As an elected member of this committee I will continue to promote this discipline and encourage eligible riders to join the sport.
I am very keen to assist in the organisation of events which will bring more competitors to dressage and more spectators to appreciate and enjoy our sport.  I also support assisting and encouraging clubs to develop variety in their events."

Leanne Pitcher

Club Liaison Representative & Pony Representative
lpitch@bigpond.net.au
"I have professional experience in media, communications and stakeholder engagement, along with many years as a committee member with adult riding club.

I joined the DWA committee in late 2017 to help with the website and Facebook but in 2018 I have taken on the role of Pony Dressage Rep because I want to ensure WA ponies and their riders continue to be afforded the same opportunities and recognition in all levels of competition.
I am also the Club Liaison Representative and keen to explore ways to encourage and grow dressage at a grass roots level.
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When I’m not working, you will usually find me with my beautiful Welsh Cob ‘Spring’. We have done a bit of everything over the past 5 years, including a few years of adult riding club and more recently prelim/novice pony dressage. This year we are also challenging ourselves and have joined the new Brookleigh Working Equitation Club, as well as the Dressage Club."

Stephanie Munro

Junior & Young Rider Representative, Social Media & Website
​smunro22@hotmail.com
"I’m currently studying my Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering at UWA and work for a consulting firm in the city. I ride an amazing little pony called Marblz who has taken me across the country to compete in dressage up to FEI Medium Tour. I have also been given the opportunity to ride a beautiful 6 year old Warmblood called Geneva.

​This is my third year on the DWA Committee. I first became involved as the Pony Representative and the Junior & Young Rider Representative. Since then my role has expanded to include management of DWA’s Social Media and Website.

When I'm not studying or riding, I try to have some semblance of a social life and enjoy finding new restaurants with friends. This year I plan to continue Marblz’ training in working equitation and to take Geneva out for her first Prelim start!"

Sharon Pasco

Riders Representative & Correspondence
steveandsharonpasco@gmail.com​
"I’m a secondary school teacher of English and Home Economics and I live with my husband and our two gorgeous doggies in the Swan Valley. I moved to Perth from a small rural NZ town 7 years ago and it has been amazing to be involved with Dressage here in WA. It has afforded me some amazing opportunities to learn and meet and work with many wonderful members of the Dressage Community. 

This is my second year on the DWA committee. I first got involved by volunteering to be part of a working party to organise the State Dressage Champs in 2017 and I am excited to step into the position of Rider Rep for 2018. 
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I am a member of Swan Valley Dressage Association and the newly formed Brookleigh Dressage Club and this year I plan to compete at medium level on my awesome horse Robbie. I look forward to meeting more of you and being your representative this year."

Tanya Pasznicki

Participant Representative
tanya.paz@bigpond.com
 
"I have recently joined the 2018 committee and am extremely passionate in helping the grass roots of dressage grow by catering for the riders who want to enjoy their horses at all levels.

By day I am a Settlement Agent however what I most enjoy is spending time with horses and more particular my 10 year-old WB “ Wombat”.  I have owned Wombat since he was  3 1/2 and have throughly enjoyed our journey from starting him then moving onto  ARC & Dressage clubs then to competing in Participant classes in 2013.   After a break from competition in 2017 we are now ready and  eager to compete again with the goal of having a go at Official classes and moving onto higher levels as our training progresses.

I look forward to meeting some of our 2018 participant Riders and seeking their feedback and ideas on how we can improve what we cater for within this level of the  sport."

Tracy Spackman

High Performance
​ptspackman@bigpond.com
"I have trained and competed numerous horses (and pony) successfully up to FEI for the last 20 years. I currently compete AEA Benetton who I have competited up through the levels with great success to firmly establish ourselves at Grand Prix. 
My family and myself reside in Brigadoon and we are owners of a 24 hour business in Burswood.
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I have held the positions of Riders Representative and Vice-Chair of DWA over the past three years. Both of these roles have given me a strong appreciation of the work that goes on behind the scenes of Dressage in WA, and where it is headed. In 2018 I am eager to step into my new role as High Performance Representative. I look forward to an exciting year ahead for Dressage in WA."

Natalie Sakich

Junior & Young Rider Representative
​ssakich@bigpond.com
 

Roslyn O'Halloran

Treasurer