OUR TEAM
Wachter Horses owes its success to the hard work and dedication of their core team. Without their contribution week after week our success would not be possible.

Founder
irene wachter
Founder and constant supporter of the Wachter Horse dream. Irene manages the office and brings her business skills to the team. Herself an avid equestrian, enjoys watching the business flourish.

Bookkeeping
heather
Heather organizes our accounting and administration. She is an essential member of the team & a huge asset to our operations. You'll find her at the WH Headquarters (the stable office)

Barn Assistant
Oliver Peregrina
Oliver is a French rider who has worked for several high level stables. He is passionate about breeding and training horses, and always looking to continue his training. He can normally be found on a horse!

Barn Assistant
Luka storozhev
The most positive guy around, Luka is always happy to lend a helping hand. He is a favourite among the horses with his kind demeanour.

Founder
kurt wachter
Passionate fan and founder. Kurt offers invaluable experience in agriculture and business management. Kurt takes great pride in keeping the farm running efficiently and looking its best.

Media
Kate Wiznura
Kate handles our social media and sponsor relations. No matter where we are, Kate can be found on a horse or on her phone, keeping Wachter communicating with the world.

Barn Assistant
Presley prang
Horses have always been Presley's happy place. She is proud to be a part of the team at Wachter Horses and excited to learn and get hands-on experience.
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Working Student
Olivia reynolds
Olivia grew up around horses and is passionate about learning the nuances of a show jumping facility!
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Stable Manager
reid pankewicz
Reid keeps the barn running smoothly & the horses happy. He is an asset to our home and competition operations. In the tractor or on a horse is where you will likely find him.

Right Start Riding
Meghan Atherton
Meghan grew up riding in Alberta and always knew she wanted to be a coach. She focuses on helping new riders start their riding careers, whatever their goals may be, with her lesson program.

Barn Assistant
Laura Schmitt
​Riding since she was a child, Laura has spent the last 4 years as a stable manager and the flat rider for an Olympic eventing rider. She is passionate about taking care of horses. She can usually be found managing the performance horses!

Jack of all trades
JOE Lanter
Joe can be found anywhere something needs to be done. With a farm this size, his work is never done, but he does so with a smile on his face. Joe is a vital & valued member of our team.
I’m from Victoria, in school for a business administration and marketing degree and I like hanging out with my horse