Board of Directors
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Jordan WongPresidentHorses are in the blood for Jordan who has been riding since the age of 5. Her Grandfather, Mother and Aunts' history with horses has cultivated a bone deep passion for these amazing animals.
She has spent all of her youth competing on the A Circuit, showing in the upper level Hunters, Jumpers and Equitations. She now owns Platinum Equestrian where she focuses on coaching and training-up-and-coming riders to attain their competitive goals. Jordan has joined the SVEA Board of Directors as President. Her goal is to promote Squamish as one of the top producers of young equestrians and quality horses by spreading awareness of the SVEA's importance in the community. |
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Madison MerryVice President |
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Em SmithTreasurerEm Smith has been the Treasurer of the Squamish Valley Equestrian Association since February 2025. Horses were a big part of her life growing up and helped guide her through her teenage years, making it especially meaningful to now see her two youngest daughters thrive through riding and this club.
Em is a mom of 4 and a Realtor with 22 years of experience, she works with Stilhavn Real Estate Services in Squamish. She is deeply committed to supporting and growing the local equestrian community, with a long term vision of helping bring an indoor riding facility to Squamish and welcoming future competitions and equestrian groups to the area. |
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bond JenningsSecretaryBond purchased her first horse at 13 and has been riding for 25 years.
She has dabbled in dressage and jumping but now rides for the pure joy of the sport! You can be sure to find her riding a cute little mare named Emma who she's been leasing since the fall of 2020. Bond joins the SVEA Board of Directors as its new Secretary with her priorities focusing on community awareness, and knowledge regarding safety around horses. |
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MADDY MCKINNEYDirectorMaddy has been passionate about horses and riding since the age of four. Growing up in Ontario, she was fortunate to gain experience through 4-H, competing in the hunters and jumpers, and developing young horses. In 2022, Maddy made the move west to Squamish and is excited to become more involved in the local equestrian community.
Outside of the barn, Maddy works in the graphic and digital design field, bringing creative experience across multiple platforms. She is thrilled to contribute both her professional skills and lifelong love of horses to the Squamish Valley Equestrian Association. |
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Jael LodgedirectorJael has been riding since a young age including competing in eventing and dressage as an adult amateur, and since moving to Squamish in 2020 has found her place in the local equestrian community. She's volunteered at horse trials and dressage shows over the years and knows what goes into making these events successful.
Beyond horses, Jael is active in disaster management volunteering with the Canadian Red Cross and Team Rubicon Canada. As a Senior Strategy Manager at TELUS Agriculture, she brings project management experience and a strategic mindset, with a background in IoT and SaaS implementation. Jael is looking forward to contributing her skills and passion for the sport to support the Squamish Valley Equestrian Association. |