Location: New Zealand

I grew up on a sheepfarm in NZ with sheepdog training being my main focus until I  began my horse training in 2010.  I spent  the first few years breaking … Read more

Jody Hartstone is a Grand Prix dressage rider, coach, and international lecturer specialising in Equitation Science. Based in New Zealand, she teaches and presents globally, with experience across the UK, … Read more

Jackie has been using Equitation Science training methods since being introduced to it by Jody Hartstone back in the mid to late 2000’s. Her whole riding life she knew there … Read more

Equine history to present day:  I grew up on a small idyllic island in the north of New Zealand, throughout my childhood I spent long summers bareback and swimming my … Read more

Dallas has been riding since she was 8. Sneaking through the fence into the neighbour’s property every day to cuddle the cutest palomino pony called Flicker. Sh was obviously persistent … Read more

After training for British Horse Society qualifications in the UK, Julie was first introduced to equitation science at one of Andrew’s clinics in Dunedin, New Zealand, in 2005. She was … Read more

Sarah was first introduced to equitation science at one of Andrew’s clinics back in 2007. Since then she has visited the AEBC three times, spending a total of 6 months … Read more

Hanna has enjoyed studying Equitation Science as it is aligned to her ethics in horse training. The diploma has taught her a science-based program which is very practical for everyday … Read more

Erika Oudshoorn sought out the ES methods after purchasing a warmblood that had been trained with this method in New Zealand. With a science background she thoroughly enjoyed the detail … Read more

Tayla is an Equitation Science practitioner who is passionate about applying evidence-based, welfare-centred principles to horse training and handling across all sectors of the equine industry. Her interest in Equitation … Read more