Our Staff

Passionate about: Seeing transformation in the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children through horse-riding therapy.
Enjoys: wildlife, walking, horse-riding, reading
Outside Earth Centre: A former competitive-but-now recreational showjumper, Adale loves to spend time with her family, as well as traveling and exploring new places.
Fun fact: I’m bossed around at home by two Schnauzers that rule the roost!!

Passionate about: Ben thrives on nurturing life, taking great joy in watering, planting, and watching his efforts transform into flourishing gardens.
Enjoys: The camaraderie and sense of community he shares with the EARTH Centre staff.
Outside Earth Centre: Ben finds solace in attending church, watching soccer, spending time with loved ones, and getting lost in a good novel. A true social butterfly, he enjoys meeting friendly people.

Enjoys: Working as part of a team to create a supportive learning environment for the children in their lessons.
Outside Earth Centre: When not at EARTH Centre, Daliso enjoys watching and playing soccer, catching movies and series, and listening to music. He's known for his infectious sense of humour and always has a joke ready to brighten the day.

Passionate about: Dennis takes pride in transforming EARTH Centre's gardens into a beautiful haven for everyone to enjoy. Witnessing vibrant flowers bloom fills him with satisfaction.
Enjoys: The lively energy of children arriving at EARTH Centre, transforming the space into a hub of happy people.
Outside Earth Centre: A dedicated family man, Dennis enjoys creating a comfortable home environment, visiting family, staying informed with the news, and spending time with his beloved dogs. When he's not tending to his green haven, he enjoys socializing with friends and expressing himself through song.

Passionate about: The significant improvements in the riders’ physical and cognitive functions as a result of riding. Training and support of the volunteers.
Enjoys: Photography, watching cricket and rugby.

Passionate about: Lameck thrives on the connection between horses and underprivileged children, finding immense joy in their shared experiences at EARTH Centre.
Enjoys: Being a part of the collaborative and supportive EARTH Centre team, where everyone pitches in to help one another.
Outside Earth Centre: A true bookworm, Lameck enjoys devouring all types of literature. When he's not reading, he can be found cheering on his favourite soccer team, spending quality time with his family, celebrating at parties, and raising his voice in song at church.
Fun fact: Lameck is a devoted dog dad to his furry companion, John. In his school days, he even participated in a drama production focusing on environmental conservation.

Passionate about: The way a horse and a non-verbal child can communicate without a word, and both feel understood. Using data to tell our story.
Enjoys: Reading, growing food, natural spaces, and her dog Milo.
Outside Earth Centre: She thinks about the EARTH Centre.
Fun fact: “I have lived all over the world and still chose South Africa.”

Passionate about: Stanley finds immense satisfaction in seeing children visit EARTH Centre and connect with the horses and staff in a joyful and enriching environment.
Enjoys: Providing exceptional care for the horses, ensuring their well-being through feeding, grooming, and meeting their needs so they can shine in their therapy roles.
Outside Earth Centre: Stanley enjoys the thrill of watching soccer, getting lost in a captivating novel, finding solace in church, exploring nature through walks, and seeking adventure. His soft spot goes to Tiger, the playful EARTH Centre kitten who keeps him company.