Meet the team at Kuruka Equestrian
Introducing Angela Vandenhurk
Angela
Riding School Director & Head Coach
Meet Our Dedicated Coaches
From young horses and beginner riders to adult learners and competitive athletes, our coaches offer the guidance and support you need to achieve your riding goals at Kuruka Equestrian.
Maud Revel
Certified Instructor & EAL Program Director
Alayna May
Certified Instructor & Competition Coach
Coming Soon
2026
About Maud Revel
Maud Revel began riding at Kuruka in 2011 and earned her Instructor of Beginners certification in July 2019. Since joining our coaching team, she has become known for her emphasis on safety and her focus on developing a strong, effective riding position.
Originally from France, Maud brings a rich background in show jumping, where she competed for four years and worked extensively with young horses both at home and in competition. Before coming to Canada, she also gained valuable experience as a trail guide and riding instructor in Ireland.
In addition to coaching, Maud is a Level III Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator. She leads Date Nights, Family Fun Events, and Team Building sessions, as well as a specialized program designed to support Professionals in Uniform affected by PTSD—all right here at Kuruka.
Maud coaches on Thursdays.
About Alayna May
Alayna joined Kuruka in 2014 and has grown with the program—starting as a barn monitor and progressing from our schooling show team to the Trillium circuit.
She earned her Instructor of Beginners certification in April 2022 and achieved her EC Competition Coach certification in May 2025.
Alayna owns a yearling named Aelin, the foal of her former show horse, Ember. They currenntly show In Hand classes. She currently coaches on Tuesdays and Saturdays and will be helping our Bronze riders in the upcoming show season.
Coming Soon
Want to become a certified Instructor?
The instructor certification exam will be held when all candidates are 16 years old, have achieved a minimum of Rider Level 6 and once they are deemed ready by Angela. Instructors are the gateway to that very passion for all the new and aspiring riders who join us at the school. Our success is dependent on the continued support and fine example set by those who work here.
If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact Angela.
Meet the Team
About Dara Sporle Seymour
Dara began riding at Kuruka in 2012 as a lesson student and has since become an integral part of our community. Over the years, she has been an active member of all our show teams and has played a key role in developing the show careers of many of our school horses.
An accomplished rider, Dara completed her Rider Level 8 and once competed with three of her own horses in Hunters, Jumpers, and Dressage all within the same season. She capped off 2018 by earning the title of Top Amateur Rider of the Year on the Trillium Circuit.
After welcoming her son, Maddix, in 2022, Dara is excited to bring her expertise and experience—gained from working at several top barns in the area—back to Kuruka once again.
About Julia Doucet
Julia has been with Kuruka since 2011, being one of the first barn monitors and also showing on our schooling team all the way to the Trillium Team over the years. Julia now specializes in developing Hunter / Jumpers along with foaling & breeding. She also owns her own farm with a variety of her own project horses. Julia is also a registered Equine Massage Therapist who does regular work on the horses at Kuruka.
About Our Weekend Staff
Ila started as a lesson student in 2016, she has been an active member at Kuruka participating in our current barn monitor program and camp counclers program. Ila participates in our show team with stepping into the Trillium ring for 2025 with Golden Boy for the 0.75m Jumpers. She also completed her Rider Level 5 certification, with now becoming apart of the weekend barn staff and loving it so far!
Clara joined Kuruka as a lesson student in 2017, she has been an active member at Kuruka participatiung in our Barn Monitor and Camp Councler program. Clara will be stepping into the ring on our Bronze Team, with her new lease horse Oliver Twist for the 2ft Hunter Divison. Clara also shows cows and other animals when she is not competing in horse shows. Clara is now apart of our weekend staff and is loving it so far!
Tiana joined Kuruka as a lesson student in 2017, she has been an active member at Kuruka participatiung in our Barn Monitor and Camp Councler program. Tiana will be stepping into the ring on our Bronze & Trillium Team. Tiana is now apart of our weekend staff and is loving it so far!
Dara Sporle Seymour
Barn Manager
Julia Doucet
Horse Trainer
Ila Haufe
Weekend Barn Staff
Tiana Sandlier
Weekend Barn Staff
Clara Brooks
Weekend Barn Staff