Our Committee

President - Jill Strachan

Master of Environmental Education, Bachelor of Education. She is a director of a Thoroughbred breeding establishment pre-training and retraining racehorses and is currently enrolled in Equestrian Australia Introductory Coaching course. Jill has been a teacher in state education system for over 20 years, working in Environmental Education Centres and the classroom. She also currently works with Special Needs and at-risk students as part of the team at Equine Learning for Futures Inc. Jill adopted Elf the Little Grey Pony and he keeps her very busy.

Vice President - Liz Bagley

Our Vice President leads an active work and horse life and enjoys 3DE as well as Dressage.

Secretary - Yvette Vlies

In her professional career, Yvette is a Project Manager in the IT Industry. She has been riding and breeding horses for 30 years, and is a qualified EA Dressage Judge, EA Show Horse Judge, and Breed Judge. Yvette specialises in Dilute Horses currently competing two Palomino’s, being her Stallion Emperors Gold, and Arabian Gelding Gold Lotto.

Treasurer - Michelle Marshall

Michelle emigrated from England a few years ago, and is enjoying her horse experience without the extreme cold weather.