Jan Bauman - President

I enjoy being on the WPDA Board and am honored to be the President. I am able to meet so many equestrians and make new friends, learn about all parts of the sport, in addition to riding and bringing information and tools to the WPDA community.

My daughter raised me from being an intimidated mom on the sidelines watching her daughter ride to becoming a passionate equestrian. Calypso “Clippy” is my 28-year-old Clydesdale/thoroughbred cross who continues to teach me every time I ride. Terry (aka Terry Bradshaw the blonde bomber) is my new 7-year-old Haflinger.  He is giving me the opportunity to learn groundwork and what it means to be the confident leader of a young horse.

 In December 2022, after more than a decade of boarding at Greenmoor Equestrian Center and half of that time working there, I became the tenant of the property and business manager. Together with Jackie Marshman as the barn manager, we strive to provide the best quality full care board, putting the horses first in all we do.

I encourage you to volunteer for the club in any way. Think about what you like to do, what you are good at, and take the first step. If you have as little as an hour or two to help at a horse show or you want a voice in board decisions, or anything in between, you are WELCOME! I got involved because someone asked me; now I am asking you.

Barbara Wozniak - Treasurer

Hi, I’m Barbara Wozniak and I am the club treasurer responsible for maintaining the bank accounts; recording all income and expense activity; and managing online credit/debit card transactions.  Previously, I’ve served as secretary; board director; and show secretary for numerous WPDA shows. I’ve also served as the banquet and award chairperson several times. 

Volunteering for these positions has given me many opportunities:  to learn more about working with board and club members; to be more involved in our equestrian community; to meet many exciting people who love to talk about everything horses; and personally, to grow as a rider and horse lover.

 I’ve been a WPDA member for at least 20 years and have enjoyed being active in our club to meet other dressage riders and to help implement the shows and educational events we offer which are truly beneficial to all of us in our “never-ending” quest and challenge to become better horse owners and riders.

I own my Welsh pony, Rivendell (better known as Seven) who is incorrigible in the cross ties, but super under saddle.  He’s now 20 and I’ve had him since he was 5 – and no improvement in his manners.

Jodi Basso - Membership Chair

Hello, my name is Jody Basso and I am the new WPDA Membership Chairperson.  I get to welcome new and renewing members and enroll everyone in the WPDA and the USDF participating rosters.

My daughter Mia and I have been WPDA members for over 6 years.  We have both volunteered at numerous WPDA shows and events and where we have met many new friends and have become part of the horse community.  I’ve taken on the responsibility of the Membership chair to become more active in the Club.

I enjoy riding my beautiful horse Sisi and take lessons to improve my horsemanship. I’m not up to competing yet, but I really enjoy going to shows to watch my daughter and friends compete, being around other horse-minded people, and sharing experiences.  

For me, volunteering for the WPDA is a great way to stay connected to the horse community and at the same time learn more about the wonderful equines in our lives.

Rachel Moody - Board Director, Sponsorship Chair

As a longtime WPDA member, I value the opportunities that the club provides to its membership. I'm excited to serve as the Sponsorship Chair, connecting premier companies and services to our members and helping  to make high-quality education and competition opportunities attainable to riders of all levels. 

I am deeply honored to be the 2024 Keystone Merit Award recipient and looking forward to putting it towards upcoming clinics and schooling shows with my paint draft cross, Jack.

Christina Cribari - Board Director

I have been riding competitively for 15 years, starting my competition journey at the University of Richmond on the Equestrian Team, which is a part of the US intercollegiate horse show association (IHSA). I also served as the President and Treasurer of the team during my time at U of R, planning and running several horse shows and events. I rode as a Hunter/Jumper in college and spent summers riding at home in Pittsburgh at Silver Crest Equestrian Center. Following college, I switched fully to the Dressage/Eventing disciplines and purchased my 2 horses in 2018. I have spent the last 6 years working with my ex-racehorses and have attended national horse shows in KY, MI, OH, VA and PA. I have also assisted the Silver Crest Equestrian center in planning and running several shows and events at our home barn, as well as planing and executing various property improvement projects around the farm with my fellow riders!