WELLINGTON RIDING CLUB COMMITTEE
Wellington Riding Club committee is made up of riding and non riding WRC members.
All committee members are volunteers, and work hard to ensure you, the members, get the most out of your WRC membership. The club holds the AGM each year, where committee members are elected as per BRC process- the committee is always looking for members to get involved in the running of the club - if you would like more information on how you can get involved, please speak to one of the committee.​
2025/2026 Committee members -
WRC Club Chair & Communications Officer - Caroline Slimin -
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Treasurer - Denise Coppin ​
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Club and Membership Secretary & Clinic Coordinator
Pip Frankish
Pip is no stranger to Wellington having had horses at livery there for 25 years. Now happily retired from corporate life, Pip currently owns the gorgeous Snickers who she competes at Advanced Medium and is training towardsl PSG so she can fulfil a dream of wearing a tailcoat. Pip describes Wellington Riding as her second home, enjoying taking part in clinics on a regular basis as well as judging, writing and helping out on a regular basis at the centre.
Junior Members Coordinator - Aimee Slimin
Dressage Team Managers
Heather Barker and Hannah Ford
Heather joined us as treasurer in August 2016. She has been a regular and very active club member, representing the club at the London and South East championships in 2015 as well as being a hugely active volunteer at our many shows. Heather has recently acquired a second Haflinger, Sammy who is only 3. She is hoping they will be doing club activities in the not too distant future.
Show Jumping Team Manager
Amanda Cottingham
Amanda
Although Amanda always dreamed of having her own pony as a child, she only really started riding after her horse mad daughters persuaded her to buy them a horse. Before she knew it they had several! She joined WRC 2 years ago and has had her horse Lola for 5 years. They love jumping of any sort, but will occasionally be found having a go at dressage!
Faye
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Area Show Coordinator
Jenny Brown
Jenny is our Show Co-Ordinator and liaises with Area 6 to organise various events hosted at Wellington Riding Centre including our very popular Winter Dressage. Along with Cassilda, Jennyrepresented the club at our first national championships in the pairs dressage to music.
Arena Eventing Team Manager / Horse Trials Coordinators
Izzy Barker
Social Coordinator - Kate Harrison
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Club Welfare Officer - Sue Aufiero
Training Officer (non-voting committee position)
Mandy Chaffin
Mandy is the Chief Instructor at Wellington Riding Centre and we are very lucky to have her as a non-voting committee advisor as our Training officer.
She is without question one of the most enthusiastic coaches you will find. A very popular coach who instills real confidence with the people around her. Mandy has been at Wellington for over 25 years and her experience in dressage and eventing have given her the tools to be the lead coach helping both staff and clients to achieve their goals.
Website Officer
Helen Bridge
I have been around horses most of my life, having worked in the industry previously but now have horses for leisure. I currently own 2 horses. Tara, who is an ex-racehorse who i have owned since she was 4, now enjoying full retirement at 26 after a successful showing career after racing, and Magic, a WB ex event horse. I will be seen at clinics that don't involve leaving the ground much nowadays.
Vacancies for 2025/2026
Volunteer Coordinator
Bridleways Officer
Assistant Dressage Team Coordinator
Assistant Show Jumping Team Coordinator
Assistant Arena Eventing Coordinator
Health & Safety Officer (supporting the welfare Officer)
If you are interested in Joining the Committee please get in touch with Caroline Slimin - We meet monthly, at Wellington, with the option to dial in via zoom. Its a great opportunity to get involved in the running of your club.
Sue Aufiero
Welfare & Safeguarding Officer
​Details coming soon
Volunteer Coordinator - Details coming soon
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Health & Safety Officer - Details coming soon
Communications Officer / Vice Chair
Details coming soon
Pip Frankish
Club and Membership Secretary & Clinic Coordinator
Pip is no stranger to Wellington having had horses at livery there for over 20 years. Now happily retired from corporate life, Pip currently owns two gorgeous chestnuts, Vinnie and Thady, which she competes regularly at both dressage and show jumping. She describes Wellington as her second home and the riding club as a natural fit for her riding amibitions.
Heather Barker and Hannah Ford
Dressage Coordinaors
Heather joined us as treasurer in August 2016. She has been a regular and very active club member, representing the club at the London and South East championships in 2015 as well as being a hugely active volunteer at our many shows. Heather has recently acquired a second Haflinger, Sammy who is only 3. She is hoping they will be doing club activities in the not too distant future.
Amanda Cottingham & Faye Loving
Show Jumping Coordinator
Amanda
Although Amanda always dreamed of having her own pony as a child, she only really started riding after her horse mad daughters persuaded her to buy them a horse. Before she knew it they had several! She joined WRC 2 years ago and has had her horse Lola for 5 years. They love jumping of any sort, but will occasionally be found having a go at dressage!
Faye
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Treasurer - details coming soon
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Mandy Chaffin
Training Officer (non-voting committee position)
Mandy is the Chief Instructor at Wellington Riding Centre and we are very lucky to have her as a non-voting committee advisor as our Training officer.
She is without question one of the most enthusiastic coaches you will find. A very popular coach who instills real confidence with the people around her. Mandy has been at Wellington for over 25 years and her experience in dressage and eventing have given her the tools to be the lead coach helping both staff and clients to achieve their goals.
Jenny Brown
Area Show Coordinator
Jenny is our Show Co-Ordinator and liaises with Area 6 to organise various events hosted at Wellington Riding Centre including our very popular Winter Dressage. Along with Cassilda, Jennyrepresented the club at our first national championships in the pairs dressage to music.
Helen Bridge
Website Officer
New to Wellington Riding Club, having moved from near Lambourn to Overton in 2023 -
I have been around horses most of my life and currently own 2 horses. Tara, who is an ex-racehorse who i have owned since she was 4 she is now enjoying full retirement after a successful showing career after racing, and Magic, a WB ex event horse. I will be seen at clinics that don't involve leaving the ground much nowadays.
Amy Dale and Izzy Barker
Horse Trials Coordinators
Amy signed up to the committee after drinking a bottle of prosecco at the AGM! She looks after Horse Trials, Arena Eventing & Combined Challenge....anything with a xc jump!
Sue Aufiero
Welfare & Safeguarding Officer
​Details coming soon
Volunteer Coordinator - Details coming soon
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Health & Safety Officer - Details coming soon
Heather Barker and Hannah Ford
Dressage Coordinaors
Heather joined us as treasurer in August 2016. She has been a regular and very active club member, representing the club at the London and South East championships in 2015 as well as being a hugely active volunteer at our many shows. Heather has recently acquired a second Haflinger, Sammy who is only 3. She is hoping they will be doing club activities in the not too distant future.
Amanda Cottingham & Faye Loving
Show Jumping Coordinator
Amanda
Although Amanda always dreamed of having her own pony as a child, she only really started riding after her horse mad daughters persuaded her to buy them a horse. Before she knew it they had several! She joined WRC 2 years ago and has had her horse Lola for 5 years. They love jumping of any sort, but will occasionally be found having a go at dressage!
Faye
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Treasurer - details coming soon
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Mandy Chaffin
Training Officer (non-voting committee position)
Mandy is the Chief Instructor at Wellington Riding Centre and we are very lucky to have her as a non-voting committee advisor as our Training officer.
She is without question one of the most enthusiastic coaches you will find. A very popular coach who instills real confidence with the people around her. Mandy has been at Wellington for over 25 years and her experience in dressage and eventing have given her the tools to be the lead coach helping both staff and clients to achieve their goals.
Jenny Brown
Area Show Coordinator
Jenny is our Show Co-Ordinator and liaises with Area 6 to organise various events hosted at Wellington Riding Centre including our very popular Winter Dressage. Along with Cassilda, Jennyrepresented the club at our first national championships in the pairs dressage to music.
Helen Bridge
Website Officer
New to Wellington Riding Club, having moved from near Lambourn to Overton in 2023 -
I have been around horses most of my life and currently own 2 horses. Tara, who is an ex-racehorse who i have owned since she was 4 she is now enjoying full retirement after a successful showing career after racing, and Magic, a WB ex event horse. I will be seen at clinics that don't involve leaving the ground much nowadays.
Amy Dale and Izzy Barker
Horse Trials Coordinators
Amy signed up to the committee after drinking a bottle of prosecco at the AGM! She looks after Horse Trials, Arena Eventing & Combined Challenge....anything with a xc jump!
Sue Aufiero
Welfare & Safeguarding Officer
​Details coming soon
Volunteer Coordinator - Details coming soon
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Health & Safety Officer - Details coming soon