Our Coaches
Walliston has three lovely coaches for the 2026 year.
A special mention to our visiting coaches, Jenna Henley, Chrissy Coletta (working equitation), Kay Fowler (vaulting) and Emily Symonds
Rebecca Thomas is the Chief Coach here at Walliston RPC. Bec is an accredited Equestrian Australia Level 2 General Coach and Coach Educator, a 3* FEI event rider, and a member of the Equestrian Western Australia Coaching Committee and EWA Horse Welfare Committee.
Focus Area:
All Areas
Years of Experience:
25+ years
Rebecca Thomas
Chief Coach
Rebecca Thomas is the Chief Coach here at Walliston RPC. Bec is an accredited Equestrian Australia Level 2 General Coach and Coach Educator, a 3* FEI event rider, and a member of the Equestrian Western Australia Coaching Committee and EWA Horse Welfare Committee.
Focus Area:
All Areas
Years of Experience:
25+ years
Rebecca Thomas
Chief Coach
Rebecca Thomas is the Chief Coach here at Walliston RPC. Bec is an accredited Equestrian Australia Level 2 General Coach and Coach Educator, a 3* FEI event rider, and a member of the Equestrian Western Australia Coaching Committee and EWA Horse Welfare Committee.
Focus Area:
All Areas
Years of Experience:
25+ years
Rebecca Thomas
Chief Coach
For the past four years, April has coached at various pony clubs, guiding groups from lead line riders through to those working towards their C Certificate. Under the mentorship of Rebecca Thomas, she is now pursuing her EA NCAS Introductory Coaching accreditation.
Focus Area:
All Areas
Years of Experience:
4+ years
April Leunen
Coach
For the past four years, April has coached at various pony clubs, guiding groups from lead line riders through to those working towards their C Certificate. Under the mentorship of Rebecca Thomas, she is now pursuing her EA NCAS Introductory Coaching accreditation.
Focus Area:
All Areas
Years of Experience:
4+ years
April Leunen
Coach
For the past four years, April has coached at various pony clubs, guiding groups from lead line riders through to those working towards their C Certificate. Under the mentorship of Rebecca Thomas, she is now pursuing her EA NCAS Introductory Coaching accreditation.
Focus Area:
All Areas
Years of Experience:
4+ years
April Leunen
Coach
Jane has her Pony Club Preliminary and Level 1 certificates, along with AHRC Level 1 from the Australian Horse-Riding Centre, earned through a riding school qualification. Jane has been coaching full time at Foxwood Farm since 2003 and has remained actively involved with Pony Club since 2014.
Focus Area:
All Areas
Years of Experience:
22+ years
Jane Bayliss
Coach
Jane has her Pony Club Preliminary and Level 1 certificates, along with AHRC Level 1 from the Australian Horse-Riding Centre, earned through a riding school qualification. Jane has been coaching full time at Foxwood Farm since 2003 and has remained actively involved with Pony Club since 2014.
Focus Area:
All Areas
Years of Experience:
22+ years
Jane Bayliss
Coach
Jane has her Pony Club Preliminary and Level 1 certificates, along with AHRC Level 1 from the Australian Horse-Riding Centre, earned through a riding school qualification. Jane has been coaching full time at Foxwood Farm since 2003 and has remained actively involved with Pony Club since 2014.
Focus Area:
All Areas
Years of Experience:
22+ years
Jane Bayliss
Coach
