TEAM PATCHWORK
PATCHWORK PARK IS A FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS RUN BY MOTHER AND DAUGHTER DREAM TEAM, SUSAN AND HEATHER PAIX.
THE BUSINESS ORIGINATED IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA'S PRISTINE ADELAIDE HILLS IN 1994, HOWEVER IN AUGUST 2017, WE UPROOTED AND MOVED TO VICTORIA'S CENTRAL HIGHLANDS (BALLARAT). EASILY ONE OF THE BEST DECISIONS WE HAVE EVER MADE, THOUGH NOTHING EVER PREPARED US FOR THE COLD!
MEET OUR TEAM BELOW!
MANAGEMENT
HEATHER PAIX
AUSTRALIAN FEI DRESSAGE RIDER (INTER 1)
DOB: 30/01/1997
HEIGHT: 5'10"
PERSONALITY TYPE: INTJ-A "THE ARCHITECT"
Quite the contrast to Susan, being more reserved and calculating. Heather is a logical, analytical individual with a motivated, optimistic approach to life and business endeavours. Female Architects are exceedingly rare in society, only comprising .8% of the total population. They are a special encounter indeed.
"Architects are proud of how much they know, and enjoy sharing the knowledge they gain. They’re confident in their mastery of their chosen subjects. They are serious and prefer to design and carry out effective plans rather than waste their time with foolish distractions like gossip. Architects are self-confident. Using their insights and logic, they push innovation through by sheer willpower. Architects constantly deconstruct and rebuild every idea and system they encounter and move through life as though it were a giant chessboard, advancing and retreating with considered intelligence. This personality type always looks for new tactics, strategies, and contingency plans. With this, they can achieve any goal they apply themselves to."
--16Personalities.com (Click here to read more)
SUSAN PAIX
AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX OLYMPIC LEVEL
DOB: 02/09/1956
HEIGHT: 5'4"
PERSONALITY TYPE: ENTJ-A "THE COMMANDER"
If there's a way, she will make it happen. Susan is famous for her 'gung-ho' attitude; a motivated and unstoppable human force. Accurately claimed as an ENTJ personality, Susan craves progress and results, evidenced in her successful Equestrian career in both Eventing and Dressage.
"Commanders love a good challenge, big or small, and they firmly believe that given enough time and resources, they can achieve any goal. This quality makes people with the Commander personality type brilliant entrepreneurs, and their ability to think strategically and hold a long-term focus while executing each step of their plans with determination and precision makes them powerful business leaders. They are likely to push everyone else right along with them, achieving spectacular results in the process."
--16Personalities.com (Click here to read more)
STAFF
ABBIE TONKIN
PATCHWORK YOUNG RIDER
DOB: 03/12/2003
Abbie is a talented, ambitious Rising Star with a passion for Dressage. She began as most do - a kid on a pony in PC (from a non-horsey family). Now, she is one of my professional riders with a handy skillset up to Medium Level and a burning desire to learn more.
Abbie has two WBs - one she trained from humble (unbalanced) beginnings, now schooling most Medium Level movements. Her #2, recently purchased: a fantastic young WB gelding by Conjor Solaris who I had on my radar for a few years - I just had to line them up! (thanks Cassey Burke for finally parting with him!)
Abbie's focus is more on a happy, calm riding experience rather than stressing about climbing the grades, but she is secretly aiming for the Olympics one day!
Abbie loves the weird and wonderful ones that come through here. The quirky, hot, tricky ones.
ELLA DI DOMENICO
PATCHWORK JNR RIDER
DOB:
Ella has been riding for 10 years and is drawn to all things jumping. She enjoys working with OTT's to develop them into reliable PC / ARC mounts.
Ella has experience in Dressage, Show Jumping and Eventing, and has originated from a non horsey (though very supportive) family.
HEIDI CROSSMAN
PATCHWORK JNR RIDER
DOB: 24/06/2008
Heidi is passionate about her riding, having spent time in the saddle since she was 18 months old. Her goal is to one day ride at the Olympics!
TIALLI GIBBS
PATCHWORK JNR GROOM
POPPY HARRIS
PATCHWORK JNR GROOM
CJ ELLIS
PATCHWORK PROPERTY MANAGER
DOB: 12/09/1938
HEIGHT: 5'4"
PERSONALITY TYPE: ISFT-T "THE ADVENTURER"
Never one to squander a choccy biscuit; CJ has been an integral part of Patchwork's infrastructure and property maintenance since humble beginnings.
All our fantastic new post and rail fencing has been lovingly installed by CJ and his red tractor over the years, amongst other vital improvements.
He is a real gun; hard working and has a keen eye for perfection. Where would we be, without him?!
CLUEY
RESIDENT HOOMAN GREETER
YOB: 2019
HEIGHT: LARGE
PERSONALITY TYPE: BORK-BORK "THE JUMPER"
(LOOSELY TRANSLATED)
"Hi, my name is Cluey. Apparently I am a Rhodesian x Kelpie. When I was younger I had very selective hearing; the world was far more interesting than "my Susan". For some reason she thought I would be more likely to listen if my name was yelled louder; lol, she was wrong. (The whole of Snake Valley knows my name now though, that's so exciting).
I'm a bit older now, far more obedient and and often get told that I am "the goodest boy!"
I don't really care about food much but I LOVE water! The dam is so much fun to swim through!
I also can open doors, handles or knobs. Unfortunately I haven't yet learned how to close the door behind me, probably because I'm a dog and I don't care.
I'm good at catching mice but bad at eating them. Usually I carry them outside and let them go.
Now that I'm a bit older, I don't have quite as much energy and will sit quietly by the gate to watch Susan ride her horses. She hasn't taught me how to call an ambulance yet - hopefully I don't need to learn that one.
Speaking of Susan, she had better not leave my sight or I will get very upset. She is my special person."
(The rest of the dialogue consisted of inaudible borking and could not be translated)