There are 3 full time coaches at STCEC. Each coach is qualified under the Equestrian Australia / Majlis Ekuin Malaysia Coach Qualification system and undergo regular coach development and updating every year.
Ong Wan Ming
Equestrian Assistant Manager/ Chief Riding Instructor
Ong Wan Ming
EA Level 2 Dressage Specialist
SSTA
FEI 2* Dressage Judge
Ong Wan Ming began her coaching career in 2001 at STCEC but started riding when she was 9 years old. In 2015, she took a year off from work to upgrade her coaching qualifications in Australia and successfully attained her Level 2 Dressage Specialist Qualifications from Equestrian Australia (EA). In July 2016, she was put on the list of FEI Dressage Judges at 2* level, the only Malaysian to receive this qualification. She enjoys coaching and judging, as well as competing in showjumping and dressage when time permits.
Zainal Sarif Mohamed
Senior Coach
Zainal Sarif Mohamed
MEM/EA Level One Coach (Gen)
Zainal Sarif started his career at a young age over 20+ years ago. He received early training as a Groom at Awana Horse Ranch in Genting Highlands and has since worked various positions at different venues. He was hired initially as a Trainee Coach at STCEC and successfully attained qualifications as an MEM/EA Level One (Gen) in 2013. Zainal has vast competition experience, especially in the discipline of Eventing, where he competed successfully in many National events. Zainal is a very popular coach especially with kids and teenagers, as he makes his lessons fun.
Syamimi Rohaizad
Senior Coach
Syamimi Rohaizad
Syamimi Rohaizad received early training as a groom at Terengganu Equestrian Resort in Kuala Terengganu but started riding she was 14 years old. She has since worked various positions as a groom to an instructor at different venues. In 2012, she took 3 months off from work to get coaching qualifications in Australia and successfully attained her Level 1 General Qualifications from Equestrian Australia. EA Level 1 General covers three disciplines which is showjumping, dressage and eventing.
Turusina Harun
Equestrian Administrator
Turusina Harun
Turusina Harun began her career as an Administrative Assistant with STC Equestrian & Sports Centre in 2003. She is now Equestrian Administrator and manages the operations of the Riding School Office. Ina (as we know her) has also completed the MEM Orientation Level Horse Management Certificate and is competent in Horse Handling and Stable matters. She is the person to see if you would like to register with us!
