Gussy began her Equestrian career at age 4 and began competing at the early age of 7 with significant success. In 2005 Gussy was awarded a position in the highly sought after National Young Riders Squad.
Whilst she continues to teach her clients, Gussy will also achieve her NCAS Level I accreditation. As well as campaign her successful team of eventers, including “Declan” who will be aimed at the Adelaide International 4* event. The highest calibre event in the southern Hemisphere.
Claire began riding at the age of 9 and instructing at the age of 17yrs. She then went on to graduate from the University of Sydney with an Advanced Diploma of Horse Management.
Claire has been riding at Eastside since 2002 and after many years in the marketing industry, officially joined the Eastside team in 2006 and continues to teach clients and man the office.
In 2012, Claire's goal is to compete with success at Medium Level on her horse “Wagga” in Dressage (pictured on Mighty Joe) and complete her NCAS Level 1 Dressage accreditation.
Gussy Clarke
Claire Bridgewater
Elsa Vigneau - Ribal
Elsa became a part of the Eastside team in 2010, originally from France, Elsa now resides in Sydney permanently.
Elsa has also come from an equestrian background and has a strong passion for show jumping.
She is the true perfectionist with a great sense of humour who strives to bring out the best in all her clients.
Lucie Lister
When Lucie is not riding her horse (Zwolly) she is at Eastside on Sunday’s manning the ever busy office and coaching. She is a passionate Eventer and aims to compete and learn with the feisty mare “Zwolly”.
Lucie is very friendly and professional and is always happy to lend a hand!
Natalia Spina De Assis
Natalia “Nat” began riding from age 6, she is from Porto Alegre in Brazil and has recently relocated to Sydney.
Nat joined the Eastside team in February 2012 and has quickly become a favourite member of the team.
Her passion lies in show jumping and has competed with success up to 1.30mtr at national level in Brazil. (Pictured on “Look Danger” at Nationals In Brazil)
Natalia is passionate about passing on her knowledge to all of her riders at Eastside, she has an outgoing and enthusiastic approach to coaching her riders which is infectious and fun.
Celeste Barone
Celeste is a welcome addition to the Eastside team in 2012.
Celeste has a wealth of experience and has enjoyed coaching all levels of riders since 1994 in the disciplines of Dressage, Show Jumping, Cross Country and general riding.
Celeste has also ridden competitively in eventing and up to Medium Dressage. (pictured on her horse “Stowy”)
Celeste is EFA NCAS Level 1 General Coach and has taken over the Junior Rider Club program on Saturdays. She is a fantastic addition to the team and her easy going, friendly and fun personality has seen her become a firm favourite with her young riders.
