Our Team

Debbie Smith

Founder of PWAS

I have been riding since a kid with a 10 year gap between moving from Hampshire to Cornwall. A mum of 4, nan of 3 and a wife!

We have a family business growing and selling flowers, I am the main point of contact for PWAS, which I started in 2015 as I believe no system is sticking up for equestrians who ride on the roads. I am also the person who packs and posts all the banners and stickers around my daily life.

Diane Ford

Co-ordinating and managing the awareness ride/drives, communication and involved with the Facebook group

I am happily retired in France. Horse owner since the age of 5. Working was PR and marketing for a international UK company that supplied equestrian products. I became involved with PWAS after witnessing the death of a friends horse, due to a motorist hitting them from behind.

Kirsten Smith

Work with organisations outside the group and creates the visuals for PWAS

I am the daughter of Debbie Smith, involved in the background of the Facebook group and making all the visuals for PWAS to use. I also run the Twitter, Instagram and TikTok socials. Whilst running my own business as a Veterinary Physiotherapist with a canine rehab clinic in Cornwall.

Laura Grant

Admin on the PWAS facebook group

Lauras driving pony Katie (pictured) was tragically killed whilst out on the roads due to a careless driver. The driver got away with no punishment. Laura is now helping PWAS to make a change

Suzanne Starsmore

Jenny Swan

Admin on PWAS facebook group