

Watagan Equestrian Club
From training days to show days, we're all about good rides and great company!
Events
Upcoming Events
News & Updates
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Discover the latest news and updates from the Watagan Equestrian Club. Stay connected with our events, competitions, and community activities.
Sponsorship
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We love promoting and generating sales for our sponsors wherever possible. We have different levels of sponsorship packages available to suit. If you'd love to be a sponsor of Watagan Equestrian Club, we'd love to talk to you!


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Frequently Asked Questions
Here's a quick reference guide for members on the topics that come up the most. Have a read through this before you send an email, because the answer you need may be here.
Watagan Equestrian Club Constitution
See a copy of our latest Consitution.
Risk Assessment
See a copy of our latest Risk Assessment Plan.
Your Quick Guide to Pencilling
Whether you're volunteering for the first time or looking for a quick refresher, this video will walk you through the essentials of pencilling. Learn the role, understand the process, and discover how you can help make every competition run smoothly.
Judges & Coaches
Our events couldn't be run without the support of our judges and coaches.

Anni Nightingale
Anni is a dressage enthusiast from the Maitland area. An accredited Equestrian Australia F level judge. Anni enjoys training and competing her two horses locally and participates regularly in dressage coaching, clinics and judges seminars along with trail riding with friends.

Marg Warwick
Marg is an accredited DNSW judge and has been involved in the equestrian community for many years, bringing a wealth of expertise to various competitions across the state. Margaret is known for her fair and insightful judging, providing valuable feedback to riders at all levels. Her dedication to the sport and commitment to upholding high standards have made her a much valued member of the dressage community in NSW.

Ginny Stubbs
Ginny has owned horses for over 35 years. She has ridden dressage for 30 years, judged on and off for over 20 years. She also events, has ridden her horses from Canberra to Sydney, hunted sidesaddle, and broken in her own horses. She is passionate about bio-mechanically correct riding and relationship based training.

Rebel Morrow
Rebel is an EA NCAS Level 2 Eventing Specialist with over 25 years experience as a professional rider and coach.
Rebel represented Australia at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games and has worked for a number of professional stables both in Australia and overseas. She is currently living in QLD, Australia and coaches in QLD but we are also lucky that she travels to NSW and other regions to coach many aspiring riders.
Rebel has what seems to be an inexhaustible supply of energy and a deep passion for helping all riders achieve their best results, no matter what their level.

Bruce McVey
Bruce was born on an 8,000 acre sheep station and horses were his family's main mode of transport on the farm. He started Pony Club at age 8, and then became a Pony Club instructor at age 18.
Bruce is now loving this sport as a judge, FEI Steward and a Swabbing (MCP) Steward. He loves helping riders reach their goals in all fields of equestrian, and looks forward to being a part of the Watagan Equestrian Club events.

Hazel Shannon
Hazel is a 5* Eventer and Grand Prix dressage rider, best known for making history in 2019 when she won at the 5* at Adelaide International Three Day Event for the 3rd time on the horse Willingapark Clifford.
She spent a year in the UK where she represented Australia at the Nations Cup in Haras Du Pin, France, and was then selected on the Australian team to ride at the World Championships in Pratoni, Italy.
Hazel also trained and rides horses to Grand Prix level dressage. Hazel's training is heavily focused on building confidence and forming a strong partnership with her horses.
About Us
Our Story
Welcome to Watagan Equestrian Club, your haven for dressage and show jumping enthusiasts.
We are a family friendly, multi-disciplinary equestrian club that pride ourselves on providing a relaxed environment for horses and riders to prepare for competitions.
Our club hosts a diverse range of activities and events, including dressage and show jumping, clinics and competitions, one day events and more.
Our popular training days are the perfect place for novice horses and riders to come along and try out something new in a supportive environment.
Watagan Equestrian Club is affiliated and insured with Equestrian Australia (EA), thereby providing members with the benefits of insurance and the use of EA associated rules and information. Watagan Equestrian Club events are run in accordance with EA guidelines. Full details are contained in our Club Constitution.
2024/25 Watagan Equestrian Club Committee
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President - Jade Baglee
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Vice President - Brett Warren
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Treasurer - Keli Cuske
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Secretary & Event Secretary - Nicola Winter
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Membership and Volunteer Coordinator - Jose Diacono
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Committee Member - Sarah Sharp
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Committee Member - Ally Duff















