Our Story

Karen Colli is the Founder of Odindisa. As a Town Planner in local government for 15 years, Karen spends this career thinking about long-term outcomes and the responsibility that comes with shaping the future. At Odindisa, we believe breeding deserves that same care and accountability.

Karen concurrently serves as a Branch Executive Councillor (Local Government Division) for the Western Australian Services Union. This background in planning, advocacy and representative leadership strongly influences the way Karen approaches breeding: thoughtfully, ethically and with long-term responsibility in mind.

Before becoming a Town Planner, Karen completed a Bachelor of Science degree at The University of Western Australia, graduating with a double major in Botany and Zoology. Those studies included very relevant units, including:

In 2022, Karen was accredited by the Australian Carriage Driving Society  as a Cones Course Judge and Cones Course Designer. This rounded out 30+ years experience with horses and horse ownership across a variety of disciplines including halter shows, endurance, carriage driving and pony club, demonstrating C* proficiency.

In 2024, Karen became a member of the Working Party and Chief Steward for WA Earthdog and Bale Seek. They were a member of the Working Party until October 2025, helping to establish the foundations of Earthdog in WA and nation-wide, finalising the necessary documents and diagrams for Bale Seek to gain recognition with ANKC, which was achieved in 2026.