Dallas Hopkins, Christchurch
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
Archives: Practitioners
Chelsea Dennis, Grafton NSW
Chelsea has owned and trained horses for the past 17 years. Since 2014, she has owned and operated a boutique warmblood stud in Northern NSW. Starting in pony club, like … Read more
Erica Posely, California USA
Erica is a rider biomechanics expert who specializes in lunging riders to improve their seats using modern lunging methods. She has been studying rider biomechanics since the early 90’s. Her … Read more
Lisa Vainio, Dubai UAE
Lisa Vainio’s lifelong connection to horses began with secretly attending riding classes when she was seven years old. After multiple falls resulting in family members being in the ER, Lisa … Read more
Sara Hiller, Skåne, Sweden
Sara has a great love for all animals and humans. Seeing animals being misunderstood or handled roughly is what has driven her to learn as much as she possibly can … Read more
Gemma Pearson, Scotland & England
Gemma is a vet based at the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. Having recently submitted her MScR thesis on horse-veterinarian interactions she has now started a … Read more
Nicki Stuart, Perthshire (summer months only)
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 … Read more
Julie Stapleton, NZ, UK, A
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 Blackburn, Christchurch
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 Bramley, Kapiti Coast/Wellington
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
