The Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre
Staff, Trustees & Team Members
Staff, Trustees & Team Members
Martin Clunes OBE Patron
Board of Trustees
Kathy Heaps Chair of Trustees
Melissa KilBride Company Secretary
Hugh Cartwright Company Treasurer
Pat White Animal Advisor & Admin
Daphne Hamblin MBE Secretary & Admin
Janice Gardner Solicitor
Tim Boyd Architect
Jess Khera Video Maker
Sue Kayser Education
Sister Mary Joy Langdon BEM CEO
Richard Watson Senior Coach, RDA Regional Chair
Sister Mary Joy Langdon BEM, Fellow of the RDA, BHS APC, Pony Club accredited coach, ABRS Principles Dip. UK Sports Coach Educator L3 M.Uni Open
Mary Joy is the CEO and founded the centre in 1989. She has a life time of experience with horses & children. Mary Joy is a member of the religious congregation of the Infant Jesus Sisters. This congregation was founded in 1662 with the mission to educate & help children & young people which she continues to do today. www.infantjesussisters.org
Richard Watson WSPC Senior Coach
Richard comes with a wealth of equestrian experience. He was trained by the late Dr. Reiner Klimke. Richard has a love of classical dressage and has for some years been an international coach. He has been responsible for training of horses and riders for international competitions including the Olympics.
Tonya Ellis BHS Accredited Professional Coach
Tonya first joined the Pony Centre team in the early 90's. She is now part of the coaching team.
Claudia Howard BHS AP Coach, Equine & Animal Physiotherapist.
Claudia is an excellent coach she gives her rider confidence and they always enjoy her sessions
Sam Cyrus
Sam is one of the grooms at the Pony Centre. She has been coming to WSPC for 23 years. Sam is one of the 50 Faces of RDA #RDA50faces
Caryn Stanley
Is the Senior Groom. She is also preparing for the BHS Stage 2 Horse Care & a RDA Coach in training
Ben Jones
Ben is a groom at the Pony Centre. He has been with us for over 12 years
Kathy Heaps Chair of Trustees
Kathy seen here with the RDA Coach of the year award. Kathy has been volunteering for over 28 years. She is a RDA coach as well as a ABRS coach.
Daphne Hamblin MBE
Daphne has been volunteering for over 28 years. She also brings her disabled son for his weekly riding lesson. In 2012 Daphne received her MBE for all the work she has done at the WSPC
Pat White Trustee
Pat is a Trustee and is an expert in animal behavioural matters. She use to be a rider. Pat is a great cook and provides the delicious meals for camp and other events held at the Pony Centre.
Melissa KilBride Trustee
Melissa is the secretary for the board of trustees. She also volunteers at all our events. Melissa has been a support of the charity for many years.
Romaine Dennistoun
Artist in Residence at the Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre.
Romaine runs junior art classes at WSPC.
Janet Coe BHSPT
We are very fortunate to have Janet as a volunteer instructor.. Janet is a very experienced fence judge & was chosen to judge at the 2012 Olympic Games.