Leigh Perry – Chairman / Sanctuary Manager
Leigh joined EHPPS as Assistant Sanctuary Manager in May 2014, having spent 15 years in retail. Leigh has her own horses including the Sanctuary's very own Kali EHPPS, she also has three rescue dogs, Todd, Po and Crumble. Leigh stepped up into her role of Sanctuary Manager in January 2019, ahead of Sue Allery's retirement in November 2020.
Aisha Stewart – Treasurer
Aisha joined the team at the beginning of 2018 as our Treasurer. She has two husky dogs and also makes some beautiful celebration cakes.
Deborah Platt – Secretary
As a long time supporter of the EHPPS, Deborah joined our team as Secretary in April 2017. The love of her life has always been horses but Deborah has had many pets over the years. She currently shares her home with her beloved guinea pigs. You are more than likely meet Deborah at our open days.
Dawn Bates – Head Groom
Dawn joined EHPPS in February 2016 as a stable groom. Dawn is a qualified AI (Approved Instructor) and has her own horses, Chester, Millie and EHPPS very own Pebbles.
Joanne Hill – Managing Fostering Officer
Jo manages all the Fostering Offices for EHPPS and ensures that every fostered horse and pony receives regular visits to monitor that all is well. A huge undertaking with some 25 Fostering Officers and over 250 horses in loan homes.
Claire Norris – Trustee
After the loss of her beloved horse, Claire missed being around them and started volunteering in 2017. She regularly helps out with yard duties, open days, shows and other events. Claire has 4 black rescue cats that share her home.
Stacey Lane – Show Secretary
Stacey has been volunteering for EHPPS for many years and has fostered Harley EHPPS since May 2013. Stacey organises the EHPPS showing shows and also attends events throughout the year promoting awareness and raising funds for the Charity.
Christine Mills – Assistant Sanctuary Manager
Chris has been with EHPPS since October 2015. She took Khan EHPPS on foster in July 2018 having fallen in love with him from the moment she started working at the Sanctuary. Chris and her family are involved in fostering Springer Spaniels which is how she ended up with her own Springer Spaniel, Bentley.
Dawn Bates – Head Groom
Dawn joined EHPPS in February 2016 as a stable groom. Dawn is a qualified AI (Approved Instructor) and has her own horses, Chester, Millie and EHPPS very own Pebbles.
Chloe Mccready – Volunteer Coordinator / Groom
Chloe joined the team in October 2020. She has had previous experience in animal welfare. She shares a flat with her husband and their six dogs, Jackson, Jill, Lola, Ralph, Elsie and Indi.
Kacey Jackson – Groom
Kacey joined the team as our weekend groom in April 2024, taking on a a full-time role with us in June 2024. She has her own horse called Mistery and two of EHPPS very own foster ponies, Houdini, who she took on in July 2023 and Bambi, who she took on in October 2024. She has four dogs, Pixie, Chip, Shy and Simba, 2 of which are rescues. Kacey also has a parrot called Ronnie and a kitten called Loki.
Lily West – Apprentice
Lily started her KEITS level 2 equine apprenticeship with us in August 2024. She currently has her own horse, Hugo, who she hopes to event. Once her apprenticeship is completed, she would like to go to university to continue developing a career within the equestrian sector.
Ellie-May Webster – Weekend Groom
Ellie has had horses since the age of 7 and currently have two called Matilda and Puzzle. She has completed her level 3 Animal Management course at college and is now studying Dog Grooming alongside working here at Essex Horse and Pony Protection Society, which she is really enjoying so far.
Libby Pender – Weekend Groom
Libby has a rescue dog called Arthur, who came from Cyprus and has her own horse called Albert. She is currently studying animal care at college n joined the team in October 2024.