THE STAFF
MORYA
Owner / Rider
Morya manages all aspects of the Reed Equestrian Australia / Northern Equestrian Centre office as well as contributing to the riding. She has been involved with horses most of her life and has a background in Showjumping and Eventing before that. Although Morya does not compete anymore, she is particularly interested in the flatwork side of the training (under the German system). Husband and wife work as a team at the showjumping competitions and Clive will rely on her to report on the progress of a particular class whilst he is jumping in another arena or warming up.
KAREN
Rider / Stable Assistant
Karen has been working part-time at the NEC since 2007.
Although she does not ride competitively anymore Karen was a
successful competitor prior starting a family. Her main
interests now revolve around her two young sons Samuel and
Brayden, her partner Dave and her two horses that are agisted
here. Karen is one of the senior staff members at the NEC and
as well as riding, she ensures all the day-to-day stable duties are in order. Karen organises the yard and staff in Clive & Morya's absence.
JAYDEN
Showjumping Rider / Working Pupil
Jayden is 17 years of age and joined our team early in 2010,
when he moved to the NEC from his home town of Warrnambool in
Victorian where he lived with his family. Jayden was formally a
member of the Victorian Junior SJ Squad and spent most of his
competition life interstate. He is currently riding several of
our young horses at competitions with wins and placings to his
credit. Jayden recently joined the Equestrian SA Showjumping Squad
after his application to the Selectors was successful.
This was followed by selection on the two recent JN/YR Rider
Teams competitions. Jayden shared his success with other SA Team
Members with a second at the SA State SJ Championships and a win
at the Victorian JN/YR Champs. His most recent success was
a third place in the D Grade Championship at the 2010 Arthurton
Show on the young warmblood mare Tomboy . We look forward to
working with Jayden and sharing his successes in the future.
CLAIRE
Stable Assistant
Claire lives locally and has been a great find as she organises the morning feeding and cleaning of the stables at the Northern Equestrian Centre during the week. She also works additional hours tacking-up and performing the day-to-day duties when we are busy. Claire has always been interested in horses and has several of her own to look after at her family property nearby in Angle Vale.
JASON
Facility Manager / Stable Assistant
Jason works at the NEC on a part-time basis. His main role here is managing the upkeep of all the arenas and general maintenance. We also value Jason's skills with the day-to-day stable duties and his experience working as a Veterinary Assistant for one of the leading equine veterinary practices North of Adelaide is well utilsed. In his earlier years Jason rode competitively and also spent a few years working in the Racing Industry riding track work. In his spare time, Jason is heavily involved in Karate (Black Belt) training and coaching.
AIMEE
Rider / Stable Assistant
Aimee works with us on a casual basis mainly working some of the horses.
She has had success in showjumping in both Senior D Grade and Junior competitions.
Aimee has a Cert I and II in Animal Studies and is completing
Cert III in Racing (Advanced Stablehand). She is a great asset as she is willing to ride some of the younger horses that are less experienced. Aimee has her own competition horse that she keeps here at the NEC and we welcome her as valued member of the Reed Equestrian Australia team.
GILL
Show Groom
Gill is a life long friend, with a background in showjumping herself. Clive used to ride her showjumper, Regal Claymore in Grand Prix classes up until his retirement. Gill is still part of the team and helps us at most of the competitions working in the background organising the truck, grooming and saddling all of the horses ready for their events and ensuring they are comfortable with rugs, feed and water etc. Gill also assists with other jobs at the competitions such as helping Clive in the warm-up arena. She is always on hand to help Morya with everything at the NEC on weekends and holidays.
PETER
Handyman
Peter is officially "retired" but has worked part-time at the NEC for a few years now. He is responsible for all areas of maintenance on the property whether stables, paddocks, arenas or the house. Our helpful Handyman is always willing to fill the role of plumber, electrician, carpenter, welder, builder, cabinetmaker, painter, gardener, truck/float repairer, and even designer. We would be lost with out him!
LYNDSEE
Guest Rider
Lyndsee has a strong background with horses with mum, dad (our farrier) and sister all involved in horses. Lyndsee is very competitive with showhorses and has had huge success in this field with her family as her support crew. Lyndsee first came to us during a work experience placement and has since offered her time freely during the school holidays. We certainly welcome all of her help and assistance.
ANTHONY
Farrier
Our local farrier Anthony is also a keen rider who is out
performing in the showjumping arena himself. He has been an
integral part of management of the "Team Reed" horses. We
value Anthony's skills as a farrier which has contributed to the
overall well-being and performance of all the horses in our
care. We don't even mind him eating all the biscuits!
