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Waitemata Rodney Area Pony Clubs Register of Long Service Coaches and Volunteers
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Please email waitematarodney@gmail.com to have other volunteers or coaches who have given at least 10 years service to our Area added to this register.
Long Service awards are made perodically and this will help us identify who should be included each time we organise the awards.
Each year our Area is able to nominate ONE coach who has given over 25 years coaching service for an NZPCA Gold Long Service Award which is then presented at the NZPCA Annual Conference.
It is important to us that we can track who these coaches are and ensure they are all recognised over time.
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Nameemail addressNominating Branch Nominating Club (District) Roles & ContributionAwardedYear StartedYear ReceivedNotes
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Angie Brucewellsforddc@outlook.comAlbertlandWellsfordCoach - long service 10 years BRONZE2022
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Ann Neilsonann@mwn.co.nzDairy FlatNorth HarbourNominated by Kayla Smith. Ann is a long-standing member of Dairy Flat and is the current President, Secretary and Health & Safety officer. She is also the vice DC of North Harbour District. Ann (and husband Mark) have put countless hours, money and work into developing the grounds at Dairy Flat including the water jump currently underway. They hold whole club rallies on their own property when it’s too wet on the club grounds. Ann has been team manager countless times, event secretary, database manager and recently she was an area squad coordinator. Ann has done almost everything there is to do around Pony Club and is very supportive and encouraging to all the kidsVolunteer - long service 15 years (SILVER)2005 (TBC possibly longer)2024
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Anne Leylandanne@fcp.net.nzMassey West AucklandNominated by Sarah Hayes and Massey Pony Club. Anne joined Massey Pony Club 22 years ago with her daughter. The clubrooms had recently burned down and Anne organised the design and installation of the new kitchen, then volunteered in the Canteen. She was involved in fundraising to establish an Arena and in raising $120,000 to build the Massey bridge to their main events paddock. . She has been the President for 4 of her years and remains on the Committee, holding a Council liaison role. She recently secured a new long term lease for the pony club groundsVolunteer - long service 15 years (SILVER)20022024
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Antoinette Tuffnellantoinette.tuffnell@gmail.comWaimauku and HuapaiKumeuCoach - long service 15 years SILVER2022
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Barb O'MaraBomara@xtra.co.nzRedhillsKumeuVolunteer - long service 25 years2022
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Briarna Williams riverlea.equestrian@gmail.comWainoni ParkWainoni ParkNominated by Sarah Goldsbury and Helen Crook. Nominated by Sarah Goldsbury and Helen Crook. Briarna began coaching at Coatesville in 2013/2014 and has been with Wainoni Park since 2018. Amazing coach whom you will see back her again shortly as she also volunteers.Coach - long service 10 years (BRONZE)20142024
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Briarna Williams Wainoni ParkWainoni ParkNominated by Sarah Goldsbury and Helen Crook. Briarna began volunteering when 14 at Coatesville and in addition to all her coaching has continued to contribute as a volunteer ever since. She has supported both Greenhithe and Wainoni Park Pony ClubsVolunteer - long service 10 years (BRONZE)20122024
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Celia Pickensceliamp2002@yahoo.co.nzKumeuCoach - long service 15 years SILVER2022
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Celia Pickensceliamp2002@yahoo.co.nzKumeuCoach - long service 25 years GOLD2023Awarded GOLD at NZPCA Coaching Conference 2023
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Christine Bartonspencerbarton@xtra.co.nzKumeuCoach - long service 15 years SILVER2022
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Cindy Balfour cindybalfour40@gmail.comHakaruWellsfordCoach - long service 15 years SILVER2022
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Debbie KellyHenderson ValleyWest AucklandCoach - long service 15 years SILVER2017http://www.nzpca.org/newsarticle/49006
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Deborah Bensleydeb@sienna.co.nzCoatesvilleWaitemataNominated by Janet Badley. Deb has sent her apologies as she’s away on holiday at the moment. Deb has been a member of Coatesville PC for 40 years, starting as a young rider on a Shetland pony. She coached from 1999 till 2007 and then took a break to have her two children, returning in 2012 to teach senior ride.Coach - long service 15 years (SILVER)1999
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Denise Sillsdenisesills@hotmail.comWaimauku BranchKumeuVolunteer - long service 25 years2022
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Gail Seeleycharnwoodstables@gmail.comHuapai / Massey / Te AtatuKumeuCoaching since age 19 at Massey Pony Club. At 21 begun coaching at Te Atatu. Now coaching at Huapai for KDPCCoach - long service 25 years GOLD2021Awarded at National Coaches Conference
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Hayley Wheelerjaylen7@hotmail.comHenderson ValleyWest AucklandNZPCA Volunteer recognition award for outstanding achievement2022Awarded at NZPCA national conference in Queenstown
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Hayley Wheelerjaylen7@hotmail.comHenderson ValleyWest AucklandVolunteer - long service 15 years2022
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Ian Stradwickfollybeenz@gmail.com
stradmac@gmail.com		North HarbourWRAPC Treasurer for 10 - 12 years, NHPC Treasurer as well for many years, & an accounts reviewer across many branches / clubs nearly 18 yrsVolunteer - long service 15 years (SILVER)2023
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Irene Flynnireneflynn@hotmail.co.nzNorth Harbour2024 Eventing Champs organising committee. Furst involved with Albany Pony Club, then Stillwater. Secretary for many years at North Harbour before taking a break. Continued judging ribbon days. Returned as Secretary for North Harbour for another 3 to 4 years. Life Member North Harbour. 2024 major volunteer hosting eventing champsVolunteer - long service 15 years (SILVER)19912024Awarded at 2024 NZPCA Eventing Champs
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Jane Callaghanhorses@gyro.co.nzKaukapkapa / HelensvilleNorth HarbourNominated by Kayla Smith.
Nominated by Kayla Smith. Jane has been coaching with pony clubs for around 14 years. She began with clinics and certificate workshops with Nic Ward and Maralyn Cooper many years ago and has been Head Coach and/or coach at Helensville, Kaukapakapa, Henderson Valley and Massey. She has been District Head Coach at Kumeu. 		Coach - long service 10 years (BRONZE)20102024
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Janet Badley
janet.badley@gmail.com		CoatesvilleWaitemataNominated by Jo Lynch. Janet has given over 20 years volunteer services to Coatesville and Waitemata District. She has been president for around 6 years, junior rally manager for 10+ years, coach on and off for 30 years, event secretary for many years and is currently the Waitemata District Commissioner.Volunteer - long service 15 years (SILVER)20042024
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Janet Gifford-Bryan janetbryan64@gmail.comWest AucklandNominated by Sarah Hayes and Massey Pony Club. Janet has been a pony club member since she was 14 years old and began volunteering at Massey Pony Club around 2001 when her daughter joined. Janet has held a number of committee roles over the years and has consistently assisted with grounds work and maintenance, helping out at camps and fundraiser events, traveling away with teams, designing courses, and setting up and judging at events.Volunteer - long service 15 years (SILVER)20012024
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Jess Richardsgoodygoodygumboots@gmail.comHenderson ValleyWest AucklandNominated by Sarah Hayes. Jess first joined the Henderson Valley branch committee in 2014 and became the Branch president for many years. She was the District Committee delegate during that time also. More recently she has done a stint as Health and Safety officer and this year she has returned as branch President..Volunteer - long service 10 years (BRONZE)20142024
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Jo lynchdcwaitemata@gmail.comCoatesville Pony ClubWaitemata DistrictWDPC District Commissioner, volunteerVolunteer - long service 10 years (BRONZE)20092023
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Jo lynchdcwaitemata@gmail.comCoatesville Pony ClubWaitemata DistrictNominated by Janet Badley. Jo has been a member of the Coatesville Pony Club committee for more than 15 years. She has been President for 3 of these, on District and Area Committees for 4 years, and held the position of Waitemata District Commissioner for 4. This season she took the lead in the design, set up and running of the numerous cross country courses required for our NZPCA Eventing Champs, culminating in the delivery of a superb phase which made us all proudVolunteer - long service 15 years (SILVER)20092024
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Joanne Marshall riveroaks.equestrian@gmail.comAlbertlandWellsfordCoach - long service 15 years SILVER2022
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Jos HitadeceasedRedhillsKumeuCoach - long service 15 years SILVER2022Jos was a coach and volunteer who passed away not long after attending Redhills prizegiving in 2014. She held many roles including Head Coach and President, and was a mentor to many young coaches. She was a tireless and selfless volunteer, transporting and helping young riders whenever she could.
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Kasey Henarekaseyhenare@yahoo.co.nz
hvpctreasurer@yahoo.com		Henderson ValleyWest AucklandNominated by Sarah Hayes. Kasey has been a volunteer at both Henderson Valley branch and West Auckland District levels as events secretary and Treasurer. She has been branch treasurer since 2014 and was a District Delegate for a number of years from 2017. She has stayed on as branch Treasurer long after her children moved on from pony clubVolunteer - long service 10 years (BRONZE)20142024
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Kim Beazleykbeazley01@gmail.comMatakanaWarkworthCoach - long service 15 years SILVER2022
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Kim Sterlingdcwwponyclub@gmail.comWarkworthCoach - long service 10 years BRONZE2022
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Leanne Woolleykdwoolley@outlook.comAlbertlandWellsfordCoach - long service 15 years SILVER2022
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Louise Owen
wrapcvp@gmail.com; nthhbrpc@gmail.com
KaukapapaWainoni Park
North Harbour		Coached St Heliers Bay PC (ADPC) 1990-1998 (under Kay Hogan as Head Instructor) 8 Years. Then Albany PC as Coach (when it moved to Stillwater) 2 years.
1999 onwards coach at Wainui PC, becoming Head Coach in 2003 until 2010/11. 11 years. 2017 Coach at Kaukapakapa and went on to Head Coach finishing in 2021. 5 years.
Then from 2021 on commiteee at Kaukapapa and now North Harbour (secretary at NH; VP for WRAPC)		Coach - long service 15 years (SILVER)1999 (WRAPC)2023
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Mandi Buswellmbuswell@gmail.comChelsea Pony ClubWaitemata DistrictPresident since 2014, Coaching and Volunteer since 2013Volunteer - long service 10 years (BRONZE)20132023
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Mandi Buswellmbuswell@gmail.comChelsea Pony ClubWaitemata DistrictPresident since 2014, Coaching and Volunteer since 2014Coach - long service 10 years (BRONZE)20132023
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Marisna Roodtcoachwppc@gmail.comWainoni ParkCoach - long service 15 years SILVER2022
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Marj Steinerpresidentwrapc@gmail.comHakaruWellsfordWRAPC PresidentCoach - long service 25 years GOLD2022Awarded at 2022 Coaches Conference Taupo
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Mary Dawkinsm.dawkins@massey.ac.nzCoatesville Pony ClubWaitemata districtWaitemata Chief Coach, Chelsea and CoatesvilleNZPCA Coach of the Year 2020
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Mary Dawkinsm.dawkins@massey.ac.nzCoatesville Pony ClubWaitemata districtWaitemata Chief Coach, Chelsea and CoatesvilleCoach - long service 15 years (SILVER)over 25 years2023
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Nicola Wardwardcolman@icloud.comKumeuWRAPC Head Coach. NZPCA National Coach. Organising coach professional development for WRAPC and assisting/ advising re senior examsCoach - long service 15 years SILVER2022
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Nikki Ranbynikki.ranby@hotmail.comSilverdaleNorth HarbourPositions at branch, club and Area. Been a member of Wainoni park and Silverdale. Branch Secretary, VP, Committee. NH Committee & VP, Area Delegate. WRAPC SJ secretary and helped set up Dev SquadsVolunteer - long service 10 years (BRONZE)20122023
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Nikki Shepherdnixishepherd@gmail.comRedhills Pony ClubKumeu DistrictNominated by Nicola Ward. Nikki has held a committee role for at least 10 years and has been the Redhills past and current president. She is also the Kumeu District Health and Safety officer. She is a driving force at working bees and events and a huge support to members, especially junior and grazing members who say she is always ready to lend a hand, move or catch a horse, top up waters or hay, move tapes or remove rugs! Volunteer - long service 10 years (BRONZE)2014 (maybe earlier)2024
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Rebecca Buckley kiwiheatpumps@icloud.comSilverdale (last 6-7 years) / Rosedale / Whenuapai / Coatesville / Dairy FlatNorth HarbourNominated by Kayla Smith. Rebecca started coaching when she was 15 in 1990 at Rosedale Pony Club under Marilyn Cooper then coached at Whenuapai and Coatesville. She has been a dressage judge and was a D & C examiner back in the day. She has also coached at Dairy Flat PC- and was Head Coach there for 2 seasons, stopping to have her children in 2000. She started back at Silverdale pony club in the 2018/2019 seasonCoach - long service 15 years (SILVER)1990
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Rowan Calderrowan.stenberg-calder@nz.nestle.comHenderson ValleyWest AucklandCoach - long service 15 years SILVER2017http://www.nzpca.org/newsarticle/49006
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Rozena Roberts (Zena)rozenaroberts@gmail.comMassey / Te Atatu / Henderson ValleyWest AucklandCoach - long service 15 years SILVER2022
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Sarah Bishelldiamondlodge@xtra.co.nzTe Atatu and othersWest Auckland / KumeuCoach - long service 15 years SILVER2022
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Sarah Revissez_2k@hotmail.comSilverdaleNorth HarbourCoach - long service 15 years SILVER2022
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Shelley Powerspower@xtra.co.nzWainoni ParkWainoni ParkNominated by Sarah Goldsbury and Helen Crook. Shelley joined Rosedale Pony Club in 2008 and almost immediately became branch Secretary. The following year she took on the President’s role. She is now a longstanding member of the Wainoni Park Committee and a Trustee for the Wainoni Park Trust. Volunteer - long service 15 years (SILVER)20082024
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Shelley Thomsoninfo@headwayequestrian.co.nzCoatesvilleWaitemata districtCoaching C and C+Coach - long service 10 years (BRONZE)20102023
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Shereena Rollandnthbrpccoach@gmail.comDairy Flat, SilverdaleNorth HarbourCoaching, examining, First aid officer, event organising, President and secretary at Dairy Flat for many years Volunteer - long service 15 years (SILVER) Approx 20032023
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Sofie Boswellsofieboswell070@gmail.comMassey / Te Atatu / Henderson ValleyWest AucklandCoach - long service 10 years BRONZE2022WRAPC 2022 Coach of the Year nomination
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Sue Marettsue.marett@gmail.comWainoni Park, GreenhitheWainoni Park / WaitemataVolunteer - long service 25 years2022
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Sue Pennington suzanne.pennington@gmail.comMassey / Whenuapai / Waimauku / HuapaiWest Auckland / KumeuCoach - long service 10 years BRONZE2022
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Tracey Orangetracey@teamorange.co.nzHelensvilleKumeu District Nominated by Aimee England. Tracey is a longstanding member of Helensville Pony Club Committee holding most if not all committee positions at one time or another. She is always on hand to help with working bees and the set up and running of eventsVolunteer - long service 10 years (BRONZE)2013 (TBC possible longer)2024
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Tracey Roffmarshallbe@xtra.co.nz
rofftracey@gmail.com		Waimauku Pony ClubKumeu DistrictCoaching at Waimauku since 2010, last 4 years as Head Coach. Previously coached at Whenuapai, Huapai and Redhills (adult ride) although not continuously.Coach - long service 10 years (BRONZE)20102023
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Tyler Lynch tyler.roseee@gmail.comCoatesvilleWaitemataNominated by Janet Badley. Tyler started as a ‘coach in training’ at Coatesville Pony Club’s Junior Rally when 15/16 and hasn’t stopped since! In 2023 she became Junior Head Coach. As an aside - Tyler is also approaching, but not quite there yet, her 10 years of volunteer service (started 2016) additional to the coaching she does.Coach - long service 10 years (BRONZE)20142024
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