Michelle is a passionate and highly skilled equestrian coach with a Bachelor in Sport and Recreation from Auckland University of Technology, specializing in athlete psychology and development.
Michelle was a head coach at Totara Park and Clevedon Pony Clubs where she expertly guided riders from novices to advanced competitors in numerous dressage and show jumping events.
Michelle has been an ambassador for NZPCA at multiple levels including the Equestrian Coaches Training Program mentoring and supported many parents and young riders to gain coaching qualifications and give back to the wider equestrian movement.
Not just an astounding coach, Michelle is an ambitious rider who aims to continue to excel in the dressage discipline to compete at the highest level. She has schooled and competed multiple horses show jumping to amateur level and evented to 2 star.