2025 President TBA

Meghan Lenshyshyn
Sponsorship Coordinator
Meghan’s love of horses began after she attended a local summer camp at the age of 9. Upon getting her first pony, she went on to compete in hunter and equitation throughout her childhood, as well as dabbling in western performance as an adult. Meghan was introduced to dressage by a good friend over a decade ago and immediately fell in love with the sport. After joining Dressage Niagara in 2024, Meghan and her gelding, Kind of Blue, entered the show ring together again for the first time in 13 years. She is looking forward to another great show season this year and is excited to serve as the Sponsorship Coordinator for Dressage Niagara.

contact Meghan at [email protected] if you are a local equestrian business, coach or barn, and would like to offer sponsorship for the club.

Sue Wyrcimaga
Recording Secretary


​Sue says her parents told her her first word was "pony" and so began a life long love of all things horse. She was fortunate that her parents and sister also shared this passion and together they started a small breeding farm, breeding and showing Canadian Sport Horses. Sue now has a Thoroughbred mare, named All of My Heart (barn name Olivia). Together they are on a journey through the levels of Dressage. Sue's granddaughter recently started lessons and they are excited to share the sport together.

Cheryl Semotok
Show Coordinator

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​Riding since the age of 4 in a variety of disciplines, Cheryl was introduced to dressage in 2000, and, then joined Dressage Niagara in 2005 with a 4 year old Appaloosa mare. The pair continued on the local show circuits obtaining several APHC Leading the Nation titles in Working Hunters as well as an International High Point Dressage Award. Cheryl sustained a serious injury in 2014 and had to take some time off, but has found a new partner, Frank, to continue through the levels with.
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Louise Kennedy
Treasurer


​Louise was born in the UK, and grew up riding donkeys on the beach, or anyone else's pony! She  learned to ride in her 20’s while volunteering at CARD, riding for disabled, and persuing her instructor certification. She eventually competed in Hunters and Pre-Training Eventing. She taught riders with disabilities for 10 years before moving to the Niagara Region. She has held various positions on the Dressage Niagara board since 2009. Louise has 2 OTTB's at home, InChargeAgain & Freitag.​

Justine Roberts & Janice Arnoldi
Website & Social Media Coordinators
Justine grew up in Niagara and started riding at the age of 8. She has tried her hand at a variety of disciplines but has found her passion in dressage. Justine welcomed her horse Cowboy into her life 9 years ago and has spent the last 5 years bringing him up through the levels, currently working towards third level in both traditional and western dressage rings. Justine is also acting Western Dressage show organizer - contact us at [email protected] for more details if you're interested in pursuing Western Dressage with us in 2025.
Gail Wannop ​Clinics and special events coordinator

​Gail has always had a passion for horses and started riding at the age of 10. As a teenager, she started competing in dressage and later transitioned to the hunter ring. Upon moving to the Niagara area in 2021, she returned to her dressage roots and is currently an active competitor. Gail has been a member of Dressage Niagara since 2023.
Gail Wannop - contact Gail at

​[email protected] if you have any input for Clinics & Special Events

Joan Avis
Membership and volunteer coordinator

Joan grew up in small town Palmerston where about 30 kids had ponies or horses so spent her childhood riding, then competing in jumping and endurance riding.  In her forties she learned eventing and competed for many years, eventually ending up in the dressage world.  She is now participating in the Dressage Niagara virtual series, level 4, with her mare Zenith and she is happy to support  this club as the membership and  volunteer coordinator.
Darlene Mergl- Moore Member at Large - liason between the members & the executive

​Darlene entered the world of horses at the age of 12 and became a successful competitor in the hunter division with her lovely OTT Echo Easter. Fast forward to now! Darlene purchased her Hanoverian mare Rubina, as a unbacked 3 year old. Their partnership has earned them many awards along the way as they have travelled through the levels. This team has their sites on competing at Intermediare 1 this summer.
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contact Darlene at [email protected] if you have any suggestions for this year's activities.

position  open - HELP wanted 
Virtual Show Assistant


fulfill your Virtual volunteer hours - by helping as our virtual show coordinator - contact us for more details 

Volunteers are always WANTED! Come & join the Dressage Niagara Executive Committee. We would appreciate help with Show set-up & Tear Down, Website Management, and any capacity you can help with.