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Our Team
At Equipotential we couldn’t carry out our life-changing work without our staff. We have a qualified experienced team that ensures all areas of our operation are covered, together they ensure each rider can reach their full potential and be their best selves.
Devon Tretheway: Programme Manager
Devon works full time coaching and arranging all the programmes, she holds her Certificate in Equine – Therapeutic Riding Coach (Level 5) and has many years’ coaching experience. She is passionate and committed and finds coaching to be a uniquely rewarding challenge that gives her the chance to unlock potential in everyone she works with.
Dna Wells: Relationship and Training Manager
Dna has many years’ experience with horses and in therapeutic riding, she holds many qualifications and brings her high level of skill and specialist knowledge. She works part time ensuring our horses, volunteers and staff are all well trained and developing new programmes and opportunities to support the growth of Equipotential.
Rosie Cleland: Equine Co-Ordinator
Rosie ensures our team of horses are fit for purpose and ready for each day’s sessions. She keeps everything running smoothly in the stabling area, along with taking care of the horse teams’ welfare and health and presentation.
Nikki Kitchenan: Assistant Coach
​Nikki is a well-connected equestrian athlete with a passion for coaching. She’s dedicated to improving the pathway for young riders to achieve their dreams—whether that’s riding off the lead rein or competing at a national level. Nikki is currently the Head Coach for St Andrews Koromatua Pony Club and serves as President of the Waikato Area Pony Club. She’s also a small business owner and a busy mum of three girls. Nikki’s wealth of knowledge and her willingness to share it allows us to connect directly with our riders and help shape their success.
Jeanette Dyer: Treasurer
Jeanette works part time ensuring the invoices and accounts are all up to date and that we are within budget. Her years of experience and willingness to try new things, ensures Equipotential continue to move forward and plan.
Wendy Sellars: Funding and administration
Wendy has been involved in equine-assisted services for many years and holds a Level 5 Therapeutic Riding Coach certificate. Her experience has given her valuable insight into the day-to-day operations of the organisation. She also brings strong skills in both fundraising and securing funding support.
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