LOUISE STARIHA, Principal
Louise, together with her husband Andrew, owns Indarra Equestrian. Louise has grown-up around horses and has competed in dressage, showjumping and eventing. Louise’s main focus is dressage however in recent years her competitive riding has been put on hold with the birth of her children, Sophia, Oliver, William and Mathilde. Louise has resumed her competitive riding career in 2011 with her horse, Sequestre.
Louise was a member of the EFA State Dressage Squad in 1999 with her horse “Academic”, with whom she won the EFA State 5yo Young Horse Champion in 1998. Louise was PCAQ State Dressage Champion at Novice level in 1993 with her horse “That’s the Idea” and was a member of the PCAQ State Dressage Squad in 1993 and 1994.
Louise is a Level 1 Dressage Specialist Coach, Level 1 General Coach and a licensed harness racing driver and trainer. Louise is the coach of the Moreton Bay College and Moreton Bay Boys College equestrian team. Louise is currently sponsored by Wayne Taylor Transport, Food and Beverage Division.
TANYA SCHMIDT, Head Stable Rider
Tanya brings a great deal of experience and skill to the riding and training team at Indarra. Having risen through the pony club ranks, winning two state championships, Tanya spent time in Germany training with expatriate and Australian representative at the World Equestrian Games, Peter Weston.
Tanya is currently campaigning Belcam Reef, Marquessa and Sequestre. Tanya is currently sponsored by Wayne Taylor Transport, Food and Beverage Division.
