THE STAFF
All volunteer and staff are DBS enhanced checked and have regular safeguarding training.
Erme Riding for the Disabled Group is run by a trustee committee and are fortunate enough to have:
- Three senior coaches
- Three group coaches
- Ten trainee coaches
- Several assistant instructors
- 40 trained volunteers
The volunteers are an essential part of our team. It may require as many as 3 volunteers to help each client; helping with guiding the horse, balance and teaching new skills. If you are interested in volunteering with our organisation, have a look at the profiles of some of our staff below and call us on 01752 894348.
Peggy Douglas
Senior Coach and Managing Director
As well as being a senior instructor, Peggy is also the founder of the Erme RDA, which started with only two children and two parents
Jane Lankester
Deputy Managing Director
One of the Erme Valley RDA’s longest standing members, Jane has been with the group 30 years.
Sue Partridge
Coach
Sophie Douglas
Senior Coach and Director
Ian Whitfield-Smith
Director responsible for Fund Raising
Cathy Pearce
Director, Parent Representative
Ginny Crawley
Director and Press Officer
Anne Baker
Director, Parent
Anne’s area of responsibility is fundraising
Janice Olinsky
Director, Rider Representative
Sue Johns
Director / Instructor / Treasure
Caroline Coyle
Helper
Liz Redshaw
Helper