Steph Spencer-McManus is a Western Australian dressage rider and coach based in the Swan Valley. Having trained and competed horses through to Grand Prix level, Steph brings extensive experience to her coaching.
Steph further developed her skills while working for Olympic dressage rider Mary Hanna, gaining valuable insight into high-performance training and competition preparation. An EA-accredited Dressage Coach and Equestrian WA 2025 Dressage Rider of the Year, Steph is passionate about developing harmonious partnerships between horse and rider.
With a diverse client base ranging from juniors and adult amateurs through to competitive dressage, eventing and jumping riders, Steph focuses on clear communication, rider understanding and practical training solutions. Her lessons are designed to help riders achieve those important "light bulb moments" while building confidence, consistency and enjoyment in their training.
We have 9 x 45-min lessons available for SRD Members at the subsidised price of $70 per lesson.
VENUE: Knightwood Training Centre, Indoor Arena, 70 Moore Road, Herne Hill, WA 6056
There is an outdoor warm-up arena available: Steph suggests to warm up and have a goal in mind for your lesson!
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VENUE INFORMATION: Knightwood Training Centre Indoor Arena, 70 Moore Road, Herne Hill WA 6056
For everyone's safety, please familiarise yourself with the following:
Terms for Use of the Facilities
- Electric gate – press button and gate will open. It will automatically close once riders have entered.
- Float parking is in the LANEWAY to the left side of the stables. Ask riders to drive up to the top end of the stables and park near outdoor arena. This allows others to park behind them
- When exiting drive around the stable block and there is another button to exit
- Tacking up and un-tacking to be done at the float
- Outdoor warm up arena is available: Steph suggests to warm up and have a goal in mind for your lesson!
- There are wash bays outside the stables and can also be used to tack up
- IMPORTANT: The breezeway is for agistees only use. It can get congested and with additional horses may become dangerous.
- Manure buckets will be available on site.
- Riders to clean up before they leave