Waterloo Equestrian

Our Team

The students leading UW Equestrian in and out of the saddle.

Executive Team

Grace Dal Bello

Co-Captain

Hi! My name is Grace and I’m in my fourth year of Environmental Engineering. I’ve been riding for 13 years and competing in Canada and the US for the past 8. This is my third year on the OCEA team and I’m so excited to be one of the co-captains this year!

Brooklyn Scott

Co-Captain

Hi! I’m Brooklyn, in my third year of Geography and Aviation. Riding since I was 7, showing since 14 — from starting colts to jumping 1.10m! So excited for the year ahead.

Hannah Gawel

Sponsorship Coordinator

Hi! My name’s Hannah, in my fourth year of Environmental Engineering. I’ve been riding since I was 9 and this is my fourth year on the UWEQ team, excited to be sponsorship head again!

Paige Turcsanyi

Co-Socials & Marketing Coordinator

Hi! I’m Paige, and I have been riding for 13 years. I am in my second year of honours math, majoring Mathematical Physics. My horse and I have been doing jumpers for many years, so the team is a great way to get back in the hunter/eq ring!

Olivia Piccolo

Co-Socials & Marketing Coordinator

Hey! I’m Olivia, riding since I was 6. Fourth year at Waterloo in Legal Studies, hoping for law school post-grad. Third year on the team as a socials and marketing exec!

Gabriella Kim

Co-Fundraising Coordinator

Hi! My name is Gabriella and I’m in my 3rd year of Chemical Engineering. I’ve been riding since I was 12 and this is my third year on the team, excited to take on the fundraising role!

Viviane Martisek

Treasurer

Hi! My name is Viviane and I’m going into my 2nd year of BBA / BMath double degree at Waterloo. I’ve been riding for ~ 9 years and showing hunters & equitation for 4. This is my 2nd year on the team and I’m looking forward to both a fun season ahead with everyone and stepping into the role as treasurer!