Australian Practitioners

By delivering courses in equitation science, ESI is building a worldwide data-base of trainers and coaches who can assist you with your horse. Here are a list of trainers in Australia who are endorsed by ESI as equitation science practitioners.

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Western Australia

ESI Nominated Coaches

If a graduate is listed as an ESI Nominated Coach, they have the skills and knowledge to guide and train students of the Diploma of Equitation Science through the practical training components of the course, and through their observations we are able to assess the competency of the student working with horses. Students can also attend the practical workshops in Victoria. We have a select few ESI Nominated Coaches in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the UK.

Alex Bader, Gooloongong, NSW

Diploma of Equitation Science, German trainers license

In my childhood I started off learning how to train my dog correctly in a dog school using a lot of positive reinforcement and clear signals. The fun and passion I found in our relationship were soon transferred to the horse world.

P   0473 113 105

E  www.alexbader@gmx.de

Andrew Kelly, Yass, NSW

Diploma of Equitation Science; Equestrian Australia Level 1 General; Riding for Disabled Association of Australia Level 1 Coach.

I have been fortunate to have had an extensive range of horsemanship experiences. These experiences have included coaching, training and riding. My experiences range in contexts from participating in developing equestrian training continuums, horses in public events, competition riding and equine assisted learning.

My experiences provided developmental opportunities; however, there were always inconsistencies and gaps in the knowledge that came with those experiences. Completing the Diploma of Equitation Science has provided a clarity and closed those gaps. This has benefited both my horses and coaching clients alike. A valuable skill gained has been the ability to interpret and reflect on various coaching and training methods.

I provide coaching services at home and other locations in around the Yass and Canberra regions. I am happy for anyone thinking about studying Equitation Science to contact me about what I feel are the benefits of undertaking the learning. I have also had extensive experiences in Training and Assessment and I continue to pursue new knowledge through my studies in Equine Science.

Please take a few moments to look through my Website or Facebook page for more information about me and the services I offer.

M 0402 853 181

E andrew@equitationsolutions.com.au

W www.equitationsolutions.com.au

F AppliedEquitationSolutions

 Susan Turner-Davis, Manton, NSW

Diploma of Equitation Science, NCAS Level 1 – General, Riding for Disabled Coach, Australian Sports Commission General Principals Coach Level III

Susan Turner-Davis was ‘literally’ born in the saddle.

As soon as she was tall enough she was taken to the race track by her father who would put her on one of the families racehorses and it was led onto the track and off it would go around the track until the family thought there had been a training effect and then they would run out onto the track and wave the horse down to stop it.   Speed was then imprinted into Susan.

As a Pony club member, she represented her Club at State level in dressage and eventing and then became a Pony Club Coach.  Coaching for Pony Club took Susan to King Island where she met Andrew and Johnna McLean.   Susan then continued coaching in pony club’s and adult riding clubs throughout Tasmania and Western Australia.

After a short but successful time as a racehorse trainer, she left the racing industry disillusioned with the handling and training of racehorses which led her to search for training principals which could be applied to all horse training regardless of discipiline.

In Western Australia, Susan became a qualified Equestrian Australian coach and started her own freelance coaching business and breeding Trakehner horses.

Susan takes a holistic approach to her coaching and training, developing training programs that are within the skill sets of both the riders and their horses she works with.

Susan’s training and coaching is based on Equitation Science principals so the training is ethical and sustainable.

This increases the safety for riders and helps to reduce the wastage in the horse industry.

Hand in glove with her horse training and coaching riders, Susan has a successful pet dog training and behavioural modification business where her passion is working with families who have a behavioural problem living with their dog.

Susan has a very successful small riding school and freelance coaching and training business in Manton, NSW which is near Canberra.

Susan coaches all levels and ages of riders and provides behavioural modification for horses along with educating the horse’s handlers and or riders.

Susan’s coaching qualifications include

Equitation Science Diploma

Equestrian Australian Coach Level I General

Riding for Disabled Coach

Australian Sports Commission General Principals Coach Level III

Susan has successfully competed in

B Grade Show Jumping

Novice Eventing

Prix St George Dressage

Additionally, Susan is a

National Dressage Judge

Skills Specific Trainer and Assessor for EA

National Dog Trainers Federation qualified Dog Behaviour and Training Trainer

And holds a Work Place Assessment & Training Cert IV qualification.

P 0402 596 252

E susantdesi@gmail.com

F Susan Turner-Davis Dip EquitationScience

Nila Latimer, Central Coast, NSW

Diploma of Equitation Science, BSc (Hons), Dip Ed, MAcc, CA

I have been involved with horses for 40 years starting one of the first adult riding clubs in Victoria. My passion is dressage and progress using traditional methods alluded me for many years. Meeting Dr Andrew McLean changed all that. Andrew’s training methods appealed greatly to my scientific background and now I have trained with Andrew for approximately 15 years. The evidence based application of learning theory to horse training and the logical and systematic methodology developed by Andrew and Manuela McLean is empowering and has enabled me to take several young unstarted horses to medium advanced level dressage.

I am currently competing medium and advanced dressage on horses I have trained exclusively using the ESI training methods.

Most of my professional life has involved teaching including at pony club, young and adult riders and teaching and training horses from foundation training to high level dressage.

I am based on the Central Coast NSW and am available for lessons.

P 0404 057 203

E nilalatimer@gmail.com

Amy Carpenter, Hunter Valley, NSW

Diploma of Equitation Science, Cert II in Rural Operations (Equine)

Horses have always been a big part of Amy’s life, from her childhood in the UK, now through to young adulthood in Australia. She has always strived to give any horse she has had dealings with, the best of experiences and make all interactions with them positive ones. She is very passionate about her horse, Ace, (an Australian Brumby) having regularly ridden and participated at PonyClub, local shows and ODE’s.

Amy started her working career within the Thoroughbred industry and has gained 5 years experience as a stud hand working for 2 commercial stud farms. Now, having recently completed the Diploma, Amy is excited to implement her new skills to benefit and improve the interaction between humans and equines. Through learning theory, the ES training scale and combined reinforcement, Amy can help promote successful / rewarding relationships between people and horses. Whether this be in hand or under saddle, there are so many possibilities with Equitation Science that can benefit your horse and their well-being.

P: 0497 481 746

E: alcarpenter2005@gmail.com

Sascha Yeomans, Albury Wodonga, NSW

Ass. Dip ES

Sascha Yeomans has been passionate about horses since she was three years old and has been teaching horse riding for decades.

In 2008 she spent time learning about training birds of prey. This experience triggered a long journey of questioning everything she had been doing with horses. As her understanding of learning theory grew, so did her dissatisfaction with the techniques, systems and explanations given for behavioural responses amongst traditional as well as new-age trainers.  Sascha’s continued research inevitably led her to clicker training and she began to practice with many different species, achieving complex trained behaviours with fish, guinea pigs, dogs, chickens and cats.

Seeking a new way to apply her training skills to horses, Sascha began her own study in Equitation Science at AEBC.  Dr Andrew McLean had logical explanations for many puzzles and he opened her eyes to other scientific disciplines and advancements related to horse training.

Sascha has thoroughly enjoyed training in Equitation Science, taking it to the highest current level of achievement.  She continues to research and loves building on her understanding.  Sascha is thrilled to be part of this worldwide change as ES is inspiring trainers, riders, managers, vets and competitors to think and behave in new ways with the horses in their care.

Sascha currently lives near Albury/Wodonga with her three children and many animals. She loves working with children and teenagers as well as adults.

W    www.logical-training.com

E     wildbalance@yahoo.com

Nicole Mutimer, Darwin, NT

Diploma of Equitation Science, EA Level 1

I am an EA Level 1 Coach and I am actively involved in Show Jumping, Dressage and Show Horse, both as a coach and competitor. With over 20 years of experience, I coach and train horses full-time, operating as Darwin Equestrian Academy.

I strongly believe that education is the key to improving horse welfare and I am passionate about helping riders learn how to improve their training methods.

I completed the Diploma of Equitation Science because I want to know the ‘why’ and the ‘how’.

Why do horses display certain behaviours, why do some training methods work better than others, why do some horses learn more quickly, why do horses exposed to the same conditions not always exhibit the same behaviours, why do horses develop problem behaviours.

I found that the more I knew, the more I realised how much I didn’t know.

So given that I have been training horses for many years and I also have a Science background, it made perfect sense to study Equines; the Behavioural Science of Horses, how the horse learns, how to shape behaviours, how habits are formed, the horses mental capabilities/limitations and Biomechanics.

I believe that this has been the single most important step in my career as a trainer and coach because it has allowed me to increase rider safety and improve horse welfare. It has definitely improved the quality of the horses that we are turning out and has certainly made diagnosing and retraining problem behaviours much more efficient and ethical.

One of my favourite quotes – “You assure him of friends wherever he goes. Perhaps the greatest kindness you can do any horse is to educate him well” – Tom Roberts.

P 0424 760 191

W Darwin equestrian academy

Anjanette McClean, Brisbane, QLD

Ass. Dip ES

Anjanette Harten is a full time Equestrian Coach, operating the long established and well regarded Tooloom Equestrian Centre in the Brisbane Bayside suburb of Thornlands. The Tooloom Equestrian Centre has been in operation for the last 18yrs where Anjanette coaches riders, takes horses for retraining, specialising in rehabilitating horses with problem behaviours and hosts clinics with visiting National and International trainers.

Anjanette and her current horse UQG Alladin are competing at Grand Prix with huge success placing Top 10 in their first year of competition at International CDI competitions. UQG Alladin is one of only a few Grand Prix horses currently in the Australian Top 10 solely trained and owned by one rider and bred in Australia.

Anjanette is committed to coaching riders of all levels. In addition to her regular clients, she also conducts clinics throughout Qld.  Anjanette believes in a training system which is based on the welfare of the horses and sustainable and ethical training practices.

Anjanette is a current member of the Qld Elite Dressage Squad a position she has held on 4 different horses over a 14 yr period.

Anjanette has trained 4 horses to FEI level, taking them from the very beginning of their education through to being successful FEI horses at State and National level.

P 0402 971 812

W Anjanette McClean Equitation Science Trainer and Coach

Jen Davy, Brisbane, QLD

Diploma of Equitation Science

Jen is the owner of Purely Positive Animal Training and works with people, horses and dogs. Her passion is enhancing the human/animal bond. Jen’s daily work is varied, from coaching riders and training horses to working with behavioural issues with horses and dogs.  Jen enjoys the variety her work offers her and her philosophy is to enhance the lives of others through education and building understanding.

Her commitment to animals is shown by the ethical training methods she advocates.  Jen believes that when working with conflict behaviours, we must address the causes with a solid basis in science combined with understanding and compassion

A few years ago, Jen rescued a three year old Thoroughbred straight off the race track and met Andrew McLean at a clinic. This was a life changer – both for the horse and her!  Andrew made the science of training horses accessible and ‘user-friendly’ and it made perfect sense.  Equitation Science gave her a deeper understanding and changed the relationship she had with her horses and she has never looked back.

Jen works from her home at Samford, from UQ Vets in Dayboro and will also travel to see clients.

Jen has a Dip. Equitation Science, a Cert IV with Delta Behavioural Training and is currently studying a Counselling Diploma. With over thirty years’ experience in coaching, training and helping others, Jen is a passionate advocate of ES and the role it plays in our everyday interactions with our horses.

A happy client –

“Today I had to float manny for the first time since I saw you last. I did do a few days of training around new year and then being away for a while he hasn’t touched the float in a couple months. Today I was able to send him straight into the float the first go and he even ate his food in the float after being closed in which he never used to do. I could cry. He was 100 times less stressed than in the past and I imagine he will only get better each time. Thanks for giving us the tools to finally make float loading a positive experience“

E jendavy09@gmail.com

P 0424 513262

Sandra Trott, Sunshine Coast, QLD

Diploma of Equitation Science, Certificate in Equine Sports Massage, Diploma Horse Business Management

The quintessential ‘bush kid’ Sandra grew up on the back of a horse, and she credits the beginnings of her unique ability with animals to the countless hours she was able to chalk up with horses, dogs and cattle as a child. Sandra rode ‘D’ graders as a pre-teen and won a Darling Down’s Individual Interschools Combined Training title in her senior year for Fairholme College. At 18 she went on the win the 2004 equestrian scholarship to Marcus Oldham College and graduated at Distinction level.

In her adult years she was worked for multiple international showjumping, eventing and dressage riders both in Australia and Germany and also ran her own stud and stable for 10 years breeding, starting and competing her own young stock and both stallions, with the focus on selling young competition proven performance horses. Sandra completed the ESI Diploma in 2015 and it revolutionised her training system, improving her relationships and results with both her horses and her students.

In 2019 Sandra stepped back from a career as a full-time professional rider, trainer and coach and is fostering her interest in Organisational Psychology at the University of Southern Queensland whilst still mentoring and coaching those who are interested in pursuing the training of horses and coaching of riders via the lens of Equitation Science. She plans to continue riding at an elite level, albeit on a part-time basis now 😉

F. www.facebook.com/sandratrott

I. www.instagram.com/sandratrott/

P. 0447589249

E. sandratrott@bigpond.com

Sussan Evans, Roma, QLD

Diploma of Equitation Science; Equestrian Australia Level 1 General Coach; Equestrian Australia Skill-Specific Trainer and Assessor; Equestrian Australia Dressage Judge; EMMETT Technique Horse and Human Practitioner; BCom

Sussan grew up on a beef cattle property in South-West Queensland where horses were integral to daily operations. She was also involved in pony club, competed in showing, dressage, show jumping and interschool throughout her formative years. Her passion for horses and all things equestrian, led her to establish her Roma based coaching, training and agistment centre where she now focuses on dressage, show jumping and foundation training with a particular interest in injury and behavioural rehabilitation of horses.

Sussan is a rider position specialist coach, with a holistic approach to coaching, training and competition based around Equitation Science principles, with a particular focus on developing a training system that is founded on rider safety and horse welfare using sustainable and ethical training practices.  Sussan also incorporates body work for horse and rider using the EMMETT Technique as part of her holistic approach.

Sussan is committed to sharing a training system that develops the confidence and understanding of both the horse and rider, promoting safe horse/human interactions and assisting riders in resolving horse behavioural issues using ethical techniques.  This holistic approach utilised by Sussan, also incorporates working closely with leading equine professionals, including farriers, veterinarians, muscle therapists, nutritionists, equine dentists and other coaches and trainers to ensure the best well-being outcomes are achieved for the horse.

“Completing the ESDip has provided me with the skills necessary to implement and teach safe, ethical and sustainable training methods.  This knowledge has proved extremely beneficial in addressing behavioural issues in the ridden horse.  I particularly enjoy retraining retired race horses, and helping others do the same, by addressing behavioural issues and assisting them (the horse) in finding a purposeful and content life after racing.  I am so grateful to have discovered Equitation Science which has significantly enhanced my skills as a coach and trainer, and I am certain my own horses are very appreciative too!”  Sussan Evans

While Sussan is based in Roma, QLD she travels widely conducting clinics to meet demands.

P 0417 462 497

E evanlew@bigpond.com

Bailey Dixon, Atherton Tablelands, QLD

Diploma of Equitation Science

I didn’t grow up around horses but I always loved seeing them at shows or in paddocks that we drove past. Whenever I got the chance I would choose to do trail riding tours as an activity. My siblings and I would also use each other for horses and we made our own stick horses.

At around the age of ten, my family lived with some people for a few months, who had horses and a shetland pony. The shetland bolted on me one afternoon while I was out riding and I came off. I made the mistake of not getting back on the horse so I carried around that fear of coming off for the next few years.

Just after my thirteenth birthday, we moved to Far North Queensland and my journey with horses really began. Our first horse was an off the track Thoroughbred who was 16.1hh. He was super quiet and very chill. A few months later we brought an unbroken Welsh X who we sent to a trainer to get broken in. The trainer left holes in his training, so I took on the task of filling them in. For not really knowing what I was doing he turned out alright. From then o,n I brought a few horses with my mum and sister and we trained them or finished breaking them in.

I joined Pony Club and got lessons, I gobbled up all the information I could and used what I remembered with my work with horses.

After I finished school I knew I wanted to pursue horses and learn more about them. So my mum and I looked through courses together and decided on the Diploma of Equitation Science.

I learned so much from the course and it has helped me in my quest with horses.

I have a desire to one day open up my own training business.

If you have any questions or want some lessons, send me a message.

P: 0490 070 156

E: equestrianforchrist@gmail.com

Instagram: equestrianforchrist

Melanie Boot, Sunshine Coast , QLD

CPA, ACA, BSc (Hons), Ass. Dip ES

Mel has owned and trained her own dressage horses for the past 20 years. She adopts the AEBC system for her training as it is based on learning theory and is clear, consistent, ethical and fully transparent in terms of every training step.  Mel is currently doing a research PhD at Sydney University in the area of Equitation Science and Welfare, supervised by Professor Paul McGreevy and Dr Andrew Mclean.

Mel is based on the Sunshine Coast, QLD and is available for lessons and clinics in the area.

Please e-mail Mel to discuss any requirements you may have, to discuss any problems you may be having with your horse, or for more information on the AEBC system or ESI.

E peteandmelboot@hotmail.com

Nicki Stuart, Kersbrook SA

ESI Nominated Coach

Diploma of Equitation Science, EA 1 (G)

After being introduced to Equitation Science in 2000, Nicki Stuart found how positively its theory and techniques enabled her training and assisted her clients to produce reliable, relaxed horses. She has found immense benefit in being able to assess training methods and equine behaviour through the filter of learning theory.

Nicki owns Kersbrook Equestrian Centre in South Australia where she is the principal trainer, specialising in rider development and horse behaviour. She gained her EA Coaching qualification in 1996 and has always been an active competitor; currently campaigning her gelding, Kersbrook Kosmic, at Medium level dressage.

In 2008, Nicki produced the McLean’s DVD training package in Equitation Science and she has facilitated their SA clinics for more than a decade. She is a full member of the International Society for Equitation Science.

Her holistic approach to training encompasses a keen interest in developing organised, effective, independent riders whose training is enhanced by evidence based techniques. Nicki is dedicated to improving horse welfare and fostering harmonious relationships between humans and horses.

Nicki is based in Perthshire, Scotland, for the northern hemisphere summer months and is available then for clinics or individual instruction.

W www.kersbrookequestrian.com.au

E  nicki@kersbrookequestrian.com.au

Sandy Doig, Adelaide Hills SA

Diploma of Equitation Science, PCA Level 1 Coach

I grew up in a completely non-horsey family.  However, always had the passion for horses, but didn’t really get into it until our daughter joined Pony Club.  It was a fantastic club with genuine horse owners and riders as parents.  I learnt much from them at that time as well as making all the mistakes under the sun!  It was a very steep learning curve.   Went on to become a ‘C’ instructor and examiner then subsequently chief instructor for 5 years.  Completed a 3 year Equine Studies course at TAFE during this time.  Also went on to become a Level 1 RDA coach.  During this time discovered competition and competed in ODE’s, dressage and show jumping.  Then followed over 7 years at the TAFE Vocational Jockey Course at Cheltenham as the riding instructor and lecturer.  It was during this period that I first met Andrew and Manu.  This would have been in the early 90’s.  After many years of listening to various teachers and ‘knowledgeable’ horse people, everything that Andrew said really made it all fall into place and make sense.  Not only that, I was able to take this new knowledge home and apply it to my own and other horses.  It was a revelation which set me onto a new lifelong path.  Always wanting to learn more and improve my knowledge, I then went on to complete the Diploma in Equitation Science. Also recently gained Pony Club Level 1 Coach certification.

Because ES highlights how training is guided by how horses learn, this understanding enables the trainer to more accurately recognise where a horse is at in his training and thus be able to focus/improve/adjust his behaviour accordingly.  Ultimately the horse’s welfare is benefitted by this knowledge.  Every horse is different and challenging in his own way, but it is seeing those improvements in behaviour, some amazing, some more modest, that keeps my passion alive.

E sandydoig@yahoo.com

P 0467 028 640

Pam Reid, Flaxley SA

Diploma of Equitation Science, MTeach(EC), BSc(Hons) Psychology

Studying Psychology along with the BHS stages in the UK were the beginnings of Pam’s journey to understand horse behaviour and ‘do better’ in training. Although seeing Dr Andrew McLean demonstrate the principles of Equitation Science in 2004, it wasn’t until her later years that her dream of learning all she could from Andrew materialised. The delight of education has remained a constant throughout Pam’s journey and she saw her path take her to becoming a teacher for 7 years.                                                       

Now, combining her passion for horses, love of training and experience of teaching, Pam is inspired to help horse owners build their confidence with their own training abilities. Working with re-training problems and starting young horses, Pam’s passion is to document common training issues and to use social media platforms to share the difference that evidence-based knowledge can make, not only to horses lives but to their owners.  

W www.e-s-c.com.au

E pammy.foden@gmail.com

P 0433 211 028

Naomi Mashford, Mt Crawford SA

Diploma of Equitation Science,  Master of Business Administration (MBA) Adelaide University,  Master Business Coach- Full Spectrum Business Development, Master Trainer- Australian Institute of Fitness

Naomi’s love of horses began as a vey young child, in her teenage years she was a member of the South Adelaide Riding Club (Tom Roberts was their chief instructor), the Dressage Club of South Australia (DCSA)  and the South Australian Dressage Association (SADA).

Naomi has shown (and judged) Arabian Horses and Australian Stud Saddle Ponies.

Naomi now has Warmbloods and a Welsh Mountain Pony (pictured)

Naomi has served on several dressage committees and boards, in addition to being a G level Dressage judge.

Naomi’s interest in ESI has its roots in the work that Tom Roberts (or Robbie as he was affectionately known) provided at Riding Club and the training days he conducted at DCSA.  Robbie presented his students with a different training perspective- he invited them to think about why the horse responded the way it had.

Andrew McLean and the ESI team have developed a comprehensive evidenced based training program, (based on how the horse learns) -that works.

In Naomi’s corporate life, she led and managed large-scale business operations. Training and coaching were key elements of her position.

Naomi is an Internationally accredited busines coach and Master Fitness Trainer.

Naomi owns and manages her 100-acre property at Mount Crawford (Southern Barossa Valley SA) and is available for clinics and lessons.

E naomi@equiboost.com.au

P 0407 806 448

Sharyn Collins, Barossa Valley SA

Diploma of Equitation Science 2021, Equine Veterinary Nursing NVQ Level III  2003,   Veterinary Nursing NVQ Level III 2001,   Advanced Diploma of Horse Husbandry & Management 1996

A lifelong passion for horses has led Sharyn on a journey around the world.  Growing up in a non-horse family, trial and error learning and determination has helped her to get her to where she is today.

After studying Horse Husbandry and Management in Australia, Sharyn travelled to the USA to teach riding at a Californian summer camp, before travelling to the UK where she spent a season as a groom for a family eventing team.

She then became a trainee veterinary nurse at one of the UK’s largest equine referral and companion animal hospitals in the south of the country.  She successfully completed qualifications in both companion animal and equine nursing, choosing to specialise in the equine veterinary field.

Since returning to Australia in 2006 she has continued to work in the equine veterinary field for the past 15 years, developing a passion for improving the safety of everyone in the industry from the horses right through to the vets.

It was through challenges with her own horse that led to the discovery of Equitation Science, and so began the enlightening path towards confidence and safety when riding and handling horses, that is proven through the evidence based knowledge of how horses learn.

Sharyn is dedicated to continuing her learning and passionate to make riding and handling the best and safest they can be for all.  She is also passionate about promoting and teaching safe techniques for handling horses to improve horse and personnel safety within the equine hospital environment.

E. sharyncollinsequitation@gmail.com

W. sharyncollinsequitation.com

Facebook: sharyncollinsequitation

P. 0402 670 430

Tania Horder, Gawler-Belt SA

Diploma of Equitation Science

My name is Tania, avid lover of all animals.

Based in the northern area of Adelaide (Gawler-Belt) on our 80-acre property, I started my working life with horses from racing stables, studwork and running my riding schools, in which we have incorporated horse training using ES principals into our program. I am an active member and coach of Pony Club South Australia and enjoy teaching from grass roots level and beyond with a keen interest in all disciplines.

P. 0407-803-004

E. YouTrainEquine@hotmail.com

Allannah Turner-Hughes, Hobart, TAS

Diploma of Equitation Science, BA Pol Science & Pub Policy, Cert Admin TAFE, EA Coach (studying)

I began stealing horses at aged 9.  My parents sent me for weekends to a riding school to curb the danger! After high school I worked pacers to barter a paddock and/or feed for my horse.  I held licences in both Pacing and Racing and I rode professionally as a track work rider in the latter. I moved on to ride Western which was an eventual segway into Natural Horsemanship.  After a horse riding hiatus I wound up working in a riding school where I met Jonna McLean who introduced me to ESI training.  Those lessons changed my life and I wanted to learn to train and ride correctly.  This wish was shortly granted after my previous dressage coach matched me with a classical Andalusian who was way smarter than me. I realised that I needed a tool box to survive this new experience.  ESI has taught me to train clearly and accurately and my horse is all the better for it.

Training and learning is a life-long pursuit and I continue with my own equestrian education including regular dressage lessons with a Level 2 coach/ A Level judge.  If that all sounds like your fit, feel free reach out during business hours.

P  0497 546 473

Alistair McLean & Rikke Andreasen, Moorooduc VIC

Ass. Dip ES

Alistair McLean and Rikke Andreasen manage McLean Horse Sports (formerly AEBC) in Moorooduc, Victoria. MHS offer training and coaching to a diverse range of horses and riders – from foundation training right up to FEI level Dressage, Show Jumping, Race Training and Problem Solving.

The training principles used by MHS are easily understood and can be applied by professionals and horse enthusiasts of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, making the MHS and its staff recognised leaders in the theoretical and practical application of equitation science.

W    www.aebc.com.au

E     admin@aebc.com.au

P     0448 222 633

Jonathan McLean, Clonbinane, VIC

NCAS Level 1, Ass. Dip ES

Jonathan’s first riding experience was in King Island as a young boy of seven, following closely in the footsteps of his father who was a distinguished show jump rider and his mother, a very successful coach and dressage rider.

With his younger brother, he began pony club and loved to ride around the coastal hills of King Island, jumping and galloping over this rough terrain.

In 1986, Jonna became interested in equine training in Tasmania. He then helped begin the Australian Equine Behaviour Centre (AEBC) with his brother Andrew Mclean and Andrew’s wife Manuela for 10 years in Clonbinane, Victoria. These training principles, which have been backed by extensive research, to successfully train and retrain horses in Australia and internationally, enabled him to create his own opportunities in 1997.

Jonna was contracted to work at Morningside Pastoral Co, managed by Peter Clarke between 1997-2000. He was responsible for breaking in and training local and international stock, and managing the horses’ transport to Hong Kong for international sales. In addition, Jonna managed the arrival and care of stock from Hong Kong to breeze-up and point of sale, including habituation to the different environment, and education of track riders and ground staff.

In 2001, Jonna established his farm called Landsend, a beautiful property tucked away in the bushland of Clonbinane, Victoria, where he lives with his partner Caroline Bentley, a highly successful coach and dog trainer in her own right.

Here, he has produced elite performance horses from introductory to advanced international level. Breaking in and educating horses for eventing, dressage and racing for clients and conducting lessons, clinics and workshops in riding and equitation science.

E. jonnamclean@gmail.com

Chloe Jones, Bacchus Marsh, VIC

Diploma of Equitation Science, Certificate II in Equine Studies

Starting on four legs before I was even on my own two feet, riding a variety of horses in my short time of life, I knew that the equine industry is exactly where I wanted to be. All my life I’ve taken every opportunity to learn and take in as much information as I can to further my knowledge. Whether that be through work and work experience, taking part in and observing lessons, as well as clinics and competitions.

As a kid I was often the “guinea pig” for my mum’s pony breakers, having young horse’s myself, training them and watching them grow and learn. I’ve always taken interest into training horses as a future profession. After searching around for somewhere to study, as soon as I found and read into the Equitation Science course, I knew exactly what I wanted to study, which I have learnt so many valuable skills from.

Shortly after commencing this course, I started working in the racing industry. I have taken retired racehorse’s on since then and by applying the ESI studies into retraining them, I have found a major positive difference in the horse’s retraining, compared to other styles of training from just a few sessions.

I can’t wait to put my learning into my work with horse’s and hopefully my own cliental focusing on working with retired racehorse’s, behavioural problemed horses and starting young horses; and I can’t wait to continue to develop more qualifications, learn and grow as both a horse enthusiasts and trainer.

E: chloeelisejones01@gmail.com

P: 0477 436 778

Kalinda Greaves, Maldon, VIC

Diploma of Equitation Science

I have always been involved with horses from a young age, finding joy and passion in the sport and enjoying the challenge of training an animal. I liked to teach my dogs and horses tricks as a child and loved riding my pony at Pony Club.

Since doing the Equitation Science course I have found it much easier to train and ride horses. Having a structural plan in my head and a solution for when things go wrong means I don’t struggle with feeling ‘lost’. Combining this knowledge with my clicker training experience, I have been able to help many people with their horses.

I run a training and coaching business where I travel to people to help them learn to ride, and have found myself teaching a lot of basic groundwork and lunging as well. I have helped a lot of horses overcome trauma and fear of certain objects or scenarios, such as mounting blocks, bridles and picking their feet up. Using ESI methods, I find I am able to work and ride any horse and quickly establish what needs fixing.

I am in the process of finishing the Pony Club preliminary coaching course and the FEI dressage officials course and hope to one day open a riding school that teaches confidence and independence to riders of all ages and abilities. ESI has inspired me to help change the equestrian world for the better, especially with the addition of Equitation Science to the Pony Club syllabus.

E: kalindagreaves@gmail.com

P: 0413933269

Facebook: KG Equine

Portland Jones, Perth WA

ESI Nominated Coach

Diploma of Equitation Science, PhD, MA (Lit), NCAS Level 1

P (08) 9296-0878

E equine@bigpond.net.au

W www.equineinsight.com.au

www.portlandjones.com.au

www.h-elp.org

Louise Wilmot, Perth WA

Diploma of Equitation Science

E louisewilmot97@gmail.com

Lisa Croft, Bunbury WA

Diploma of Equitation Science

E: littlecreekequine@outlook.com

P: 0404 141 970