About Us

president- Susan Cox

Hi! I am so excited to be President of SWFDA again this year! I am a 4th grade teacher & rode my Oldenburg, Castiel in SWFDA shows for many years. I am very happy to have 2 daughters that love to ride also, and a very supportive husband. I would like to see our club continue to grow and enjoy our time together with each other & our horses!

Vice president-Doris Suenkel

Being a SWFDA member for many many years and holding a lot of board position in the past I am very dedicated to make dressage interesting to my students no matter what age and background. Dressage is my passion and I like to share it. I am working on myself to become a better rider every time I mount a horse.

Please assist our association in becoming involved in the beautiful and challenging sport of dressage.

I am 55 years young and still competing on my big boy CHOPIN. My love for musical rides is what makes this sport especially interesting to me.

Treasurer- Barb utter

I started riding when I was in the seventh grade. My hubby and I started being snowbirds three years ago, and that’s when I met Doris, who encouraged me to become a member in SWFDA.

Member Representative- Henry Watson

Henry has been riding for most of his life. He studied and raised his horse Smooth Bullett with the Clinton method. He and his wife Ann are always ready to help with SWFDA events!

Member Representative-Kathy Parent

I am Kathy Parent. I got my first horse when I was 13 and I have not been without a horse since. I grew up in Ohio, riding English and jumping. I was in the SWFDA club many years ago and rode classical dressage on a Thoroughbred. Now I have Cade, an Appaloosa Quarter Horse, and am showing him western dressage! I am happy to serve as a member representative and make SWFDA a fun club for all.

Secretary- Sandra LaRoche

I am happy to be show secretary again. The SWFDA club has some wonderful hard-working members who love horses and put on fun dressage shows in our area.

I am hoping to take my sweet little Arab gelding to a show this year…if we can get our act together!

Show Secretary - Dorian Cox

I have been a member of SWFDA for 10 years & am excited to be show secretary this year! I rode my Quarter Horse, Sam, in SWFDA shows for many years.