MEET THE TEAM
Our coaching staff are all accredited with Riding for the Disabled Australia
and are continuously working to develop & hone their skills to enhance our client's experience and outcomes.

Coach Jacqui
Coach Jacqui comes from a horse crazy family and has been passionately riding for over 30 years! She got her very first pony at just 4 years old and has since trained and competed in exciting range of disciplines, including dressage, eventing, western pleasure, trail, reining, and western dressage. With 6 years coaching under her belt, she absolutely loves helping riders level up their skills and truly enjoy their riding experience!
Coach Jacqui is also our valued Equestrian Manager. She is ready to inspire you on Tuesday mornings and all-day Fridays!

Coach Kaylea
Coach Kaylea has been passionate about horses for as long as she can remember, and she kicked off her equine adventure with RDA at just 14 years old! Since then, she’s dived into every corner of the horse industry, from thoroughbred and standardbred racing stables to warmblood studs, private equestrian centers, and the State Equestrian Centre.
In her downtime, she loves exploring exciting equine therapies like massage and red-light therapy. With a heart for helping those with disabilities, Kaylea has proudly served as a support worker for three years!
You can catch Coach Kaylea leading inspiring classes at RDA Brigadoon all day Wednesdays and Saturday mornings!

Trish - Admin Officer
We’re so excited to have Trish as part of our team! As a dedicated volunteer and proud parent of one of our clients, brings a wealth of experience from her impressive 30-year in business management across the medical, hospitality, tourism sectors. While she expertly handles her responsibilities from afar, Trish truly loves spending at least one day a week at the Centre, where she joyfully connects with our amazing clients and volunteers!
In her free time, Trish enjoys creating wonderful memories with her family. Together, they relish dining out, embarking on new travel adventures, gardening, and transforming their beautiful in the hills!