Meet The Team
Jolene Zhou, Business Owner
Ella Smith , Head Coach. BHSI
Ella Smith , Head Coach. BHSI
Bachelor of education
Teacher qualification certificate
Mum of two riders
Ella Smith , Head Coach. BHSI
Ella Smith , Head Coach. BHSI
Ella Smith , Head Coach. BHSI
I moved to New Zealand shortly after graduating in the UK at Hartpury University with a First Class in BSc (Hons) Equine Performance and Rehabilitation. I learnt to ride in a riding centre in England before I went to university, which then enabled me to go on and ride two horses of my own. I have worked in riding schools for over 11 years, and love helping people achieve their equestrian dreams.
Tracy Zhao, Customer Services
Ella Smith , Head Coach. BHSI
Tracy Zhao, Customer Services
phone 021839878 text only
Chantelle Maxwell
Chantelle Maxwell
Tracy Zhao, Customer Services
NZPCA D+ Coaching certificate
I’ve been riding since I was 3, and I’ve always been passionate about working with horses. I compete in showjumping with my own pony, Yahtzee, and I’m going to university next year to become an equine vet. I love watching all of our students learn and grow as riders.
Eddy Qi
Chantelle Maxwell
Chloe Qi
NZPCA D+ Coaching certificate
I've riding since I was 9 at my family's riding school. I've used, and ridden over 20 Ponies and Horses, and I do showjumping up to 1.2m.
Chloe Qi
Chantelle Maxwell
Chloe Qi
I was born/raised in New Zealand, and always had an interest in animals, so when my mother started Southstar Equestrian in 2019, I was very eager to begin my equestrian journey. Now as I have ridden for a couple years, I help around the equestrian and every so often teach some basic horse care to the newcomers. I hope that when I get older, I will have the chance to become a coach in dressage.
