Tracey Dickson ~ the General Manager, has owned horses for 35 years, and was an active Eventer for 20.   Her event horse, a thoroughbred mare, Patricia Malone, turned 20 on May 19th, 2008. In the fall of 2007 she bought 'Rebound', a young Hanoverian-TB cross who will hopefully become a jumper or eventer. Tracey's daughter, Frances, has been working part-time at Sandridge since Spring '06, and attends the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
 

"You can never have too much stuff!"

Elizabeth Morgan ~ has been with Sandridge for over 20 years. Liz arrived in Canada from Wales in 1973, and in the following years worked on the hunter-jumper circuit as a rider, trainer, and groom with such well-known equestrians as Jim Day, Jan & Ray Francis, and Torchy Miller. Liz's daughter, Sarah, has returned to Scotland, where she is working in the diamond retail trade.

Alison Tresidder ~ keeps some sense of organization around the place when things get hectic, and is the 'Queen of Shipping and Receiving'. Her daughter, Laura, has a 5-year-old Hanoverian, Vegas, and is on hand part-time after working for Angela & Mike Lawrence at Eastwood Equine. The Tresidder's 20-something gelding, Sunrise, is our tester horse for all the joint supplements we sell.
 

Vicky Chalmers ~ Vicky has been with us since Spring 2003. She owns a challenging Canadien gelding 'Monty' and has the ride on a Trakhener gelding, Simba.  Vicky operates a saddle-fitting and repair business, "STUFF-IT", after an apprenticeship with Christian Lowe. Vicky's Mom, Pat, is a recognized F.E.I. Steward, and is also a long-time rider and 'tackaholic'. Vicky's father, Gary, also helps out is the organizer of Harmony Horse Trials. The Chalmers also manage 'Panache', an experienced dressage horse who eats Pat and is occasionally ridden by Vicky.
 

Sheryl O'Brien- is the Sandridge bookkeeper - making sure everything is accounted for and trying to keep Tracey's purchases under control. Sheryl owned and rode Shadow for many years.

...and the Cats...

(the late) George Bush and Harriet

Our 23 year-old elder statesman, George Bush (left), died on September 16, 2009 after being hit by a car. We had George for 21 years and he was loved by staff and customers alike. Alone at the store now is Harriet, who was given to us after she had five kittens. Watch out if you try to bring your dog into the shop - Harriet does not like dogs and isn't afraid to tell them so!

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