Bringing Fun, Friends, Family and Horses Together in Central Australia
Meet the Committee
Madi Longe
President & Public Officer
I am the President of the Central Australian Western Riders Inc Committee. I was announced the new president as of June 2020. I was born in Darwin but grew up in Alice Springs. I’ve got a beautiful standard breed mare that is full of attitude. I am very proud of our new committee and look forward to the events ahead and hope to see some new faces come down.
Melissa Jones
Secretary
I am the secretary for the central Australian Western riders inc. I’ve been in Alice Springs for 2 and a half years and moved here from country WA. I have a beautiful standard breed mare named Zola. We have competed in a couple jumping comps, I'm self taught so still very much learning. I also have an adorable little Golden Retriever named Daphne who comes for a run when Zola and I ride. I’m looking forward to meeting new members this year and competing in some events.
Jess O'Toole
Treasurer
I am the Treasurer of the Central Australian Western Riders Inc. I was born and bred in Alice springs. I have a beautiful stock horse named Eureka who is 12 years old. We have competed in dressage, jumping and western together. I look forward to all the upcoming events and meeting new members.
Jem Simpson
Public Relations
I am one of the faces behind the website, Facebook & Instagram accounts.
I manage a cattle station South of Alice Springs with my husband Justin. We’ve lived here for the past 18 months. I have 4 horses that I use for mustering, tailing weaners & competing in horse & cattle events when we get the opportunity to travel. I’m so excited to be apart of the 2020 committee and help to bring you some fun new events.
Shae Landon
General Committee
I am one of the general committee members for the central Australian Western riders inc. I have a thoroughbred called Oops who is now 4 years old. I'm looking forward to the new events this year and to watch my daughter Lacey ride her pony Princess.
Bonnie Usher
General Committee
I am one of the general committee members for the central Australian Western riders inc. I have a thoroughbred gelding called Kid, he is 9 years old. We have competed in Gymkhanas together but love riding in western events. I look forward to the new events coming up this year.
Andrew Usher
General Committee
I am one of general committee members for the Central Australian Western Riders Inc. I work in the NT government and have lived in Alice springs for 27 years. I have a beautiful Clydesdale x Thoroughbred named Indi and she is 6 years old. I’m looking forward to seeing new faces down at our western events this year.
Sara Wallace
General Committee
I was born and bred in Alice Springs I have a gorgeous son who is 4 years old. I am one of the general committee of the Central Australian Western Riders Inc. as I don’t yet have a horse I look forward to helping run events for everyone to enjoy.