Silje Hanche-Olsen Liestøl, Oslo
I have been around horses since I was a child, and it has been the main passion of my life since. I decided to study Animal Science, with the primary … Read more
Archives: Practitioners
Donna Baker, Echuca VIC (border NSW)
I have been involved with horses all my life, but my search for a better way to handle and train them began during my early years as a veterinarian. I … Read more
Michelle Sheridan, Gatton QLD
Michelle grew up on a beef farm in New Zealand riding her pony over the hills and on the beach. Her parents moved them to Brisbane when she was 12. … Read more
Jeanne Ibarra, Gold Coast region QLD
Jeanne is an equestrian coach, trainer and qualified equine massage therapist based near the Gold Coast in South East Queensland. Coming from a non-horsey family, Jeanne discovered horses at the … Read more
Natalie Flood, Surrey
Natalie is a breeder and rider based in Surrey, England, with a particular interest in the training and development of young horses. Her interest in Equitation Science began while returning … Read more
Gillian McTigue, Pearcedale, VIC
I grew up in Melbourne’s Bayside suburbs in a non-horsey family, always begging for the chance to ride. At 14, following the death of my maternal grandmother, I was given … Read more
Jamie Smith, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC
My journey with horses began before I could walk, with my mum buying me my first Shetland pony, Billy, when I was just three. Since then, horses have been a … Read more
Barbara de Simone, Roma
I am an Italian television writer, and for many years my work has been about telling stories through images, music and emotion. My profession has taught me to observe carefully, to … Read more
Susie Walker, Mooroolbark VIC
Life with horses started at Cambridge Riding Centre in Mooroolbark, Victoria, where I was intrigued by horses from a young age. Curiosity grew through childhood into my twenties. My career … Read more
Rowan Sheridan, Gatton QLD
Rowan grew up near Yass, New South Wales, where he developed an early passion for horses through pony club and stock work. After leaving school, Rowan pursued a career with … Read more