Anneli Nivala, Logan, QLD
I’m Anneli, the proud owner of Nivala Equine. My passion lies in using systematic, ethical and evidence-based training to help horse owners improve their in-hand and ridden work in their … Read more
Archives: Practitioners
Anna Baker, Stockholm, Sweden
I am a certified riding instructor by the Swedish Equestrian Federation, level 3 since -87 and dressage trainer level C since -97. I started riding at a riding school in Stockholm … Read more
Jo Kennedy, Trott Park SA
Jo was one of those little girls who begged her parents for a pony. They eventually gave in, thinking that it would be a short-lived phase. The phase lasted over … Read more
Jody Hartstone, Raglan NZ
Jody Hartstone is a Grand Prix dressage rider who specialises in coaching and lecturing in Equitation Science both in New Zealand and globally in countries that include the UK, Ireland, … Read more
Charlot Dekkers, Tuerong (ESI)
Born in The Netherlands, Charlot Dekkers moved to Australia in 1999, where she began her equestrian journey with Andrew and Manuela McLean at the AEBC in Clonbinane. Over the course of nearly 10 … Read more
Federico Gatti, Italy
Federico believes that connection precedes training. Understanding the horse’s mind and emotions is essential before working on its physical abilities. By applying the principles of the Polyvagal Theory, he fosters … Read more
Jill Carey, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Disheartened by unpleasant riding experiences at an early age, Jills interest in horses was not reignited until when her mid-twenties. This developed as a mixture of leisure riding, dressage and … Read more
Jackie Lester, Auckland NZ
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
Clodagh Carey, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Clodagh started to ride at the age of seven, in a local riding school, where she later became a helper and spent her weekends and holidays helping with are variety … Read more
Lilly Tindal, South East QLD
A lifetime lover of horses and passion for ethical and science based horse training lead Lilly to complete the ESI diploma. Lilly has owned and ridden horses her whole life … Read more
