OUR PEOPLE
EION AND MEGAN
Owners & Directors
Eion and Megan took over the ownership of Gregory Equine in December 2015. The Kemps are well respected in the thoroughbred industry and have been running their breaking in business for many years now. Both Eion and Megans knowledge in business is a real asset for Gregory Equine.
FELICITY
Retail Centre
Felicity is the backbone of our retail team. She is widely known in the horse industry and well respected for her horse knowledge and integrity.
Felicity was raised with thoroughbreds all around her. A competitive horse woman from a young age, Felicity competes at the national level on her top show horse, Top Shelf. After 6 years with NZ’s leading thoroughbred stud, Felicity now heads our customer contact team and is focused on delivering outstanding customer service.
SANDY
Retail Centre
Sandy has a wealth of experience in the industry. Before settling in Matamata Sandy had worked internationally for top show jumpers, this involved traveling all around the UK and Europe. For 14 years Sandy was the manager of a well-known kiwi saddlery. She has vast retail experience in our industry and will work with you to deliver the comfort and satisfaction that you and you horse both deserve.
ANGE
Production & Design
Ange has 21 years in the horse cover design and manufacturing sector. Ange has been a mainstay of our operation. She instinctively knows what fits and what doesn’t, she knows what your horses like and what they don’t like. Through Gregory Equine Ange delivers all her experience to you and your horse.
CHRISTINE
Production & Design
Christine has 35 years as an industrial machinist behind her, 10 of those with Gregory Equine.Every stitch, every angle, every gusset has to be consistent and up to scratch to Christine,she always has your horse in mind.
CARENE
Our Saddlery
Once again its good people with years of experience to the fore. Carene our qualified Master Saddler has 37 years’ experience in the leather industry, the last seven on them have been at Gregory Equine.
Carene regularly attends overseas leather conferences and uses this time to keep up to date with industry developments. She an experienced Show, Show hunter and pleasure rider. Carene will work with you to get the result you want and ensure that you and your horse get the style and comfort you deserve.
SERENA
Repairs
Serena also grew up around horses, riding on the Rodeo Circuit. Serena now is in our production team where she does a range of jobs, from repairs to manufacturing new canvas and pvc products. Serena is always happy to help with our customer requirements.
KYLIE
Pattern Cutting
Backing up Design and Production is Kylie who heads our pattern making and leather cutting team. Kylie has worked in the saddlery trade for 12 years. Kylie is a valued member of our team and can turn her hands to most things in our saddlery.
