Meet the Team - WRRC Limited

Our Mission Statement

Our mission is to share our passion for horses, in all ways, shapes and forms. To help people in our community where we can trough the use of our horses, because they can. And to be one of the leading riding centres in New Zealand catering for and encouraging riders of all levels, from first timers to those who wish to pursue a competitive career or those who just ride for pleasure. With a strict focus on safety first which goes hand-in-hand with enjoyment of the activity, we want to offer a relaxed and friendly learning environment.

To achieve this we are committed to supporting local supplier products where possible, which includes environmentally friendly products that we can reasonably source.

Kathy Dee Korkie

Owner / Business Development Manager

Hi I am Dee, I have loved Horses all my life and started riding when I was 5 years old, I grew up in South Africa and immigrated to New Zealand in 2010. I have been in Business Development management, Sales and marketing for the past 17 years including owning my own businesses overseas . Giving me a wide variety of skills, Aside from my obvious passion for horse’s my other passion is People, Building relationships and developing their skills and confidence. I’m excited to be living my Dream of Working with horses and people and developing some exciting new programs to introduce to the Waimak River Riding Centre alongside my great Business Partner Amelie and our Team of staff. This will include Wellness programs, Mental Health programs, Clinics and many more! My beautiful boy Oliver the Clydesdale will be excited to meet you! So come and meet us and have a beautiful experience that you’ll never forget! So excited to see you soon!

Amelie Wouters-Reek

Owner / Operations Manager

Hello, my name is Amelie. I was born and raised in the Netherlands where I have lived for most of my life. I moved to New Zealand with my husband and son in 2020. I started horse riding when I was 8 years old and have never stopped. I have done jumping, vaulting, dressage, trail riding, western riding and over the past 7 years I have been involved in carriage driving/marathon competitions. I am certified in natural horsemanship, gymnastic work for dressage horses and am an equine acupressure practitioner. And qualified coach/instructor. I can truly say that horses are my life. What I love most about them is the way they communicate with us and just how very good they are at letting us know what they need from us. Our hores are raised and trained in the most honest and uncomplicated way.
Whilst here, I fell in love with the place, the people and the country and now I’m living the dream of owning a riding centre and sharing my knowledge and experience with not only our horses but also with the great New Zealand community. Horses have the ability to touch hearts in many different ways. I would love to share this with you.
I hope to meet you soon!

Alannah Pearle

Coach / Trekguide / stable hand

Hi everyone my name is Alannah,

I was born in Ireland and moved to New Zealand when I was 7. My love for horses started in Ireland and became even bigger when I moved to NZ. I have got multiple qualifications in equine and have done jobs such as trackwork with thoroughbred race horses, polo grooming and coaching for riding schools. I love to pass on my knowledge to others. I have my beautiful horses who are both ex racehorses. I enjoy show jumping, eventing, dressage and western riding! I am a bubbly person with a good sense of humor and I can’t wait for my future at WRRC (and to meet you all of course!!) see you around 🙂

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