Committee
Welcome to the University of Sheffield Equestrian Club’s Committee page! The committee’s job is to make sure that the club runs smoothly, organising events, socials and sessions whilst also keeping an eye on the club’s finances. We also design and order kit for members and support the charitable work of members as well as provide further opportunities to support the local community.
In addition, the committee supports the teams that represent the club and the University in the BUCS Championship and Trophy competitions, alongside liaising with Sport Sheffield to make sure that everything is run smoothly and that the club is safe, inclusive and fun!
If you have any questions or suggestions about how the club should be run, please feel free to contact us! If you are interested in being part of the committee, we elect each year in the second semester for the next year.
Please find brief profiles below for the 2020/21 SUEC committee. We also have full video introductions on our Facebook and Instagram pages so please check them out!
In addition, the committee supports the teams that represent the club and the University in the BUCS Championship and Trophy competitions, alongside liaising with Sport Sheffield to make sure that everything is run smoothly and that the club is safe, inclusive and fun!
If you have any questions or suggestions about how the club should be run, please feel free to contact us! If you are interested in being part of the committee, we elect each year in the second semester for the next year.
Please find brief profiles below for the 2020/21 SUEC committee. We also have full video introductions on our Facebook and Instagram pages so please check them out!
President: Elisha Robjant
Hello, my name is Elisha and I am SUEC’s President for 2020/21! As President, my role is to oversee the general running of the club and provide support, advice and guidance to the other committee members throughout the academic year. I am also responsible for arranging Committee meetings and ensure the club is adhering to the University’s code of conduct.
BUCS Captain: Jess Harby
Hi! I’m Jess and I’m really excited to be the Captain for 2020/21. My role as captain is to organise and manage our teams! Me, Ana, Elisha and our coach, Clare, carefully hand-pick our riders for teams and monitor them closely throughout the year to ensure that everyone is performing well within their team! Throughout the year, we also organise and run our ‘home’ competitions, arrange weekly team training sessions and this year organise Varsity!
Secretary: Kate Key
Hi, I’m Kate! As this year’s SUEC Secretary, my role is to support the President in the running of the club, keep up with the Club’s admin, update our website and social media accounts, and promote our sponsors. This will be my third year in the Club and second year on committee as I was the Beginner Coordinator last year!
Beginner Coordinator: Ryan Lim
Hello! My name is Ryan and I am the beginner coordinator of SUEC. My main role is to organise lessons for our beginner members and act as their main point of contact within the club. I am the liaison between our beginners and the various yards around Sheffield, communicating their goals and abilities so that our beginner members have a fulfilling experience with SUEC.
Vice Captain: Ana Estrella
I’m Ana, the Vice Captain. My role is to help our Captain, Jess, manage the teams, organise trainings and support them at competitions. We will also be selecting new riders at trials for our teams and make sure they settle in with their respective teams. I have been competing on BUCS since I started University and qualified for regionals as an individual rider last year!
Leisure Coordinator:Emily Michalik-Denny
Hi everyone! My name is Emily and I am the 2019/20 Leisure Coordinator. I am a 3rd year Undergraduate Economics and Philosophy Student and have only been riding since October 2017. This is my third year on committee.I joined the club as a complete beginner and have learned to ride with the equestrian club. I have loved every minute of it and was lucky enough to be able to participate in the Club’s end of year beginner and leisure competition which was brilliant in boosting my confidence and knowledge of dressage and competing. I have been practicing natural horsemanship for 5 years and I am really passionate about building that human-horse relationship and using this to improve my horsemanship. So many opportunities!
Treasurer: Ellie Simmerson
Hello, my name is Ellie and I am the SUEC Treasurer for this academic year. My role in the club is to manage all the finances and be responsible for the in and outgoings of money!
Social Secretaries: Emily Press and Fiona Denton
Hi! We are SUEC’s double duo, Emily and Fiona. Together we are responsible for planning, organising and running the social side of our fantastic club! SUEC socials happen every other Wednesday, with extra special events put on for UXD and Varsity – especially when we win! We are also in charge of organising our annual Christmas and End of Season meals, sober socials, awards ceremonies, and generally ensuring all members of the club get involved and enjoy the club as much as possible!
Safety Kit and Sponsorship: April Parker
I’m April. My role in SUEC is to organise sponsorship agreements and events, design and order our snazzy new kit, and inspect all our yards to ensure that they are up to BHS standards! I look forward to meeting you!
Volunteering and Fundraising Coordinator: Amy Neugebauer
Hi!! I’m Amy and this is my second year as the Volunteering and Fundraising Coordinator. I’ve grown up around and ridden horses since I was little and have started volunteering at a Horse and Pony Sanctuary in Cheshire, which rescues and rehabilitates horses that have been mistreated or fallen into the wrong hands. I’ve been a leisure member with the club for a year and regret not joining sooner so don’t be shy - there’s something for everyone in this club and ponies are the best way to get away from studies! I can’t wait to get back to uni and show how fun yet rewarding it can be to help fundraise for and volunteer with these wonderful animals that give so much to us humans!
Welfare & Inclusions Officer: Rosie Hood
I’m Rosie, the Inclusions and Welfare Officer for this year! My job is to ensure that sure SUEC is inclusive and welcoming for as many students as possible. Another aspect of my role is as a port of call for support throughout the year and acting as a stepping-stone between the committee and the rest of the club. One of my aims for this year is to include more students in our volunteering sessions at the RDA centre in Sheffield!
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Find us on Facebook!
Follow us on Instagram @sheffuniequestrian
The University of Sheffield Union of Students, Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TG