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The Management Committee of the Diamond Centre is a group of 12 volunteers who are all Trustees of the Centre, many of these are volunteer instructors and helpers. Together with the Centre Manager, they oversee the efficient day to day operation of the Centre, ensure that facilities are maintained to a high standard and work to secure the financial future of the Diamond.
Steve Axon - Chairman
Steve was appointed Chairman of the Diamond in April 2009. Steve has had a long association with the Centre for several years through his wife Lyn who is an Instructor here as well as a member of the Executive Committee. Steve has lent a hand on many, many occassions - usually to be found cooking on the BBQ.
Elaine Malins - Executive Chairman
Elaine has volunteered at the Centre for twenty years. Elaine is instructor for both riding and carriage driving, she has been on many assorted committees to help run the Diamond for about fifteen years and has been Executive Chairman for eight years.
Robert Mathews - President of Diamond
Robert has a long association with Diamond going back over 26 years. He joined the Management Committee in 1990 and became Chairman in 1999, having previously been Vice-Chairman for five years. In 2004 he stepped down as Chairman and was elected President in February 2006. He has a hat for every occassion and a badge for being President!
DIAMOND CENTRE STAFF
Angela Goldie - Centre Administrator
Angela has the challenging task of balancing the combination of 360+ riders, 250+ volunteers, 30 horses, the board of Trustees and the dedicated band of expert staff (not forgetting the dogs). Whatever the challenges each day brings, Angela can always gaze out of the window to what must be one of the best views from an office there is!
Cat Townsend - Yard Manager
BHSAI Intermediate Teach Intermediate Stable Management Stage 4
Catherine, or Cat, as she likes to be known, has worked previously at Berkshire College of Agriculture as well as numerous riding schools gaining extensive knowledge. Cat is proud owner of Gemma, a very attractive (and dosen't she know it!) 16hh dark bay mare warm blood cross thoroughbred and a fiesty little Westie called Jess.
Kate Gordon - Instructor
BHS Intermediate Stable Management RDAGI
Kate joined us from Kingston Riding School and has varied experience and knowledge to bring to Diamond. Kate has quickly progressed to the position of Instructor, the most challenging part of which is manoeuvring the tractor about with the trailer!
Anthea Pell - Physiotherapist
MCSP, Level III Horse & Rehabilitation, RDAI
Anthea has been involved with RDA for many years and has led the way in the development of hippotherapy at Diamond with her extensive knowledge. Anthea is also RDA Classifier for Dressage and a keen rider. In her 'spare' time she works as a paediatric physio therapist specialising in neurology. Anthea's leisure time is spent with her family enjoying various sports and activities.
Katie Parsons-Dorman - Head Girl
BHS Stage 1 & 2 ND in Equine Management RDAGI
Katie has known Diamond for 12 years, coming to us a junior and joining the staff in 2004, being promoted to Head Girl in 2008. Proud owner of Diesel - a rather handsome 16.1hh Irish sports horse and Molly, a rather cute but stupid labrador.
Emily Burt - Groom
ND in Animal Management BHS 1 RADGI
Emily has been a part of Diamond since she joined us in 2001 as a junior helper. She was the proud winner of the the Junior of the Year 2005 and is currently working towards her BHS stage 2. Emily is spending a lot of her time schooling Pastel and learning to drive Polly.
Sam Coomer - Groom RDAGI
Sam came to Diamond originally in 2007 as an overseas student from South Africa. Having decided to settle in England she was employed in 2008 and likes nothing better than putting Delilah through her paces.
Marcus Vick - Groom
NVQ 1 & 2 in Equine Studies
Marcus originally rode at Diamond from the age of seven his long involvement with Diamond has meant a lot to him and is an asset to the yard team. Marcus studied at Chichester College after leaving school. He is a successful member of our dressage team and competes Nationally representing Diamond. He is also an active member of the vaulting team.
Sue Izod - Part Time Groom
Sue joined us as a volunteer back in 1994 and joined the staff in 2002. Never happier than schooling and competing on her favourite Malachi.
Jessica Funnell - Part Time Groom
Being the youngest in our team, Jess has had a life long association with Diamond, her mum Paula having helped out for many years. Jess is an extremely talented rider with nerves of steel, especially when jumping on her own horse Topsy, a 16hh thoroughbred cross warmblood.
Linda Paull - Admin Assistant
Linda has been part of Diamond for many, many years, what she dosen't know about Diamond isn't worth knowing!
Sue McDougall - Admin Assistant
Sue has joined on the staff after previously having known us as a volunteer. Sue has previously spent many years in the publishing industry. Sue particularly enjoys the view from the office window and the daily contact with the horses.
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