Our Team

Belinda is a certified Equestrian Canada Competition Coach and the owner of Belle Wood. 

Belinda excels in the hunter, jumper, and equitation disciplines, driven by her deep passion for both good horsemanship and respect for the equestrian sport. Belinda is competitive and dedicated to ensuring success for both horse and rider.

Belinda prioritizes ongoing education and is currently enhancing her skills under the guidance of Beth Murray, Grace Waynura, and Renee Conners.

Belinda is usually accompanied by her three golden retrievers Daisy, Duchess and Duke who are often found greeting riders and watching lessons.

Melanie started riding at a young age and was instantly in love with the sport. Mel grew up grooming on the Trillium Circuit as well as competing on her own young horse she brought along. Melanie is an EC Certified Jump Instructor and has a degree in early childhood education. 

Christine started riding at the age of 8 and quickly was hooked with the sport. Throughout her teen years, Christine showed hunter/jumper divisions on the Trillium Circuit and began teaching new riders.

Christine enjoys seeing her students progress both on the flat and over fences with a strong focus on proper equitation. Christine believes “practice makes progress “ and looks forward to coaching for many more years to come! 

Alexis grew up riding at Belle Wood, originally in camp and lessons.

Alexis fell in love with the sport and quickly purchased her first horse, Diva.

Alexis then competed with Belinda for several years, moving up onto new horses to compete at larger heights. Alexis has a very successful show record in all three rings (hunter, jumper & equitation).

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Outside of coaching and riding, Alexis is busy in the classroom as an early childhood educator or walking her dog Bentley.