I offer kind, thoughtful and practical support for horses and companion animals, focusing on physical wellbeing, emotional balance, enrichment and the development of positive partnerships.
My work is centred around listening to the animal in front of me, creating calm environments, and helping owners feel more confident and connected. I believe every animal is an individual, with their own preferences, needs and ways of communicating.
Whether your horse needs support with handling confidence, training, enrichment or complementary wellbeing services, or your dog needs thoughtful care, walking or a home-from-home stay, I aim to work in a way that feels safe, respectful and collaborative.
For current prices, consultation durations and booking terms, please visit my Price List page.
I offer thoughtful, individualised care for dogs, with an emphasis on their welfare, comfort and individual needs. I understand that every dog has their own personality, preferences and routines, and I aim to provide care that helps them feel safe, settled and understood.
Whether your dog enjoys a quiet solo walk, exploring the outdoors with suitable canine companions, or spending time in a home environment while you're away, I aim to make their experience as positive and comfortable as possible.
For dogs who prefer their own space, benefit from individual attention or simply enjoy having their own walking adventure, I offer solo dog walks tailored to their needs.
Solo walks allow the pace, route and experience to be adapted to the individual dog, whether they enjoy exploring new scents, investigating their surroundings or simply taking a quieter stroll.
For dogs who are comfortable walking alongside carefully selected canine companions, I also offer group walks.
Groups are limited to four dogs from multiple households, allowing me to consider the needs and compatibility of the dogs involved. My aim is to provide an enjoyable experience without placing unnecessary pressure on dogs who may find certain environments or social situations challenging.
Dogs are only walked off lead with their owner's consent and where they have reliable recall. Walks can otherwise be kept on lead to help maintain safety and control.
Sometimes owners need a little extra help when attending appointments, weddings, funerals or other important occasions.
Depending on availability and your dog's needs, I may be able to offer half-day or full-day care and adventures. These arrangements are considered individually, allowing us to discuss your dog's routine, exercise needs and the level of care required.
If you're going away and would prefer your dog to stay in a home environment rather than a traditional boarding setting, I offer home-from-home care designed to provide individual attention and a comfortable place to stay.
I limit homestays to a maximum of three visiting dogs from no more than two households at any one time. This helps me give appropriate attention to the dogs in my care and consider their individual routines and needs.
For some reactive dogs, guaranteed solo stays alongside my own dog may be possible at a slightly higher rate, subject to suitability and prior discussion.
Every enquiry is considered individually so that we can discuss your dog's routine, preferences, requirements and whether a homestay would be appropriate.
Some animals are happiest remaining in their own familiar surroundings. I offer housesitting and care in your home, particularly for households with multiple animals or individual routines that are best maintained in their usual environment.
We can discuss your animals' usual routines, feeding arrangements, exercise, handling requirements and any other care considerations before agreeing on a suitable arrangement.
Holiday cover for horses and dogs may be available on a case-by-case basis, depending on availability, location and individual requirements.
I understand how important it is to know that your animals are receiving appropriate care while you're away. Please contact me to discuss your plans and the care required.
I specialise in calm, confidence-building training to help horses and their owners develop communication, understanding and a stronger partnership.
Whether you're working through a particular challenge or simply want to explore new activities and deepen your relationship with your horse, sessions are tailored to your individual goals and your horse's needs.
Coaching can include:
My aim is to help owners understand their horses more clearly, while supporting horses to develop confidence and learn at an appropriate pace.
I draw on my qualifications in equine training and coaching, animal training and classical in-hand work. I use a thoughtful blend of pressure and release (R−) and reward-based training (R+) where appropriate, adapting my approach to each horse and situation.
It's not just about what you want your horse to do. It's about understanding how you can learn to do it together.
As an accredited Horse Agility Trainer, I offer horse agility as a way to strengthen communication and partnership through fun, obstacle-based exercises, either in hand or at liberty.
Working through obstacles can provide opportunities to explore confidence, focus, curiosity and problem-solving together. It can also offer a useful way to approach particular training challenges in a varied and engaging setting.
Whether you're looking for an enjoyable new activity or want to work towards a specific goal, sessions can be adapted to suit your experience, your horse's needs and what you'd like to achieve together.
Liberty work offers opportunities to explore communication and connection without a lead rope, developing understanding through carefully built foundations.
It's not simply about getting a horse to follow you. It's about exploring how we communicate, how our horses respond, and how we can develop a partnership built on trust, understanding and appropriate choice.
Whether you're new to liberty work or looking to develop existing skills, training can be tailored to your individual goals and your horse's experience.
Trick training can be a fun and engaging way to explore new forms of communication with your horse, encourage curiosity and enjoy learning together.
From simple foundation exercises and target training to more advanced behaviours, tricks can be broken down into small, achievable steps that help keep learning engaging and rewarding.
My approach focuses on understanding, patience and appropriate training methods, using positive reinforcement where suitable for the individual horse and behaviour.
The aim isn't simply to achieve a particular trick, but to explore how you and your horse can learn together.
I also offer coaching for owners interested in exploring bitless riding or working towards bridleless riding.
This involves considering the individual horse and rider, developing appropriate foundations and building the communication and skills needed for each stage of training.
Progression is guided by the horse's comfort, the rider's ability and the suitability of the situation, with safety and welfare remaining central throughout.
I offer Innate Botanical Selections consultations for both horses and dogs, providing an opportunity for animals to explore selected botanical options in a calm, supported and choice-led setting.
These sessions focus on observing the animal's preferences and responses, allowing them to interact with the options presented without pressure. Each session is individualised, and the animal's comfort and choices remain central throughout.
Depending on the session and the individual animal, botanical materials may include appropriate herbs and other plant-derived options.
Botanical materials and essential oils can carry risks, so suitability and safe handling are important considerations, particularly for animals with medical conditions or those receiving medication.
Innate Botanical Selections are offered as a complementary wellbeing service. They do not replace veterinary assessment, diagnosis or treatment.
Consultations are available for both equines and canines.
I offer consultations using Bach Flower Remedies for horses and dogs, with a focus on emotional wellbeing and individual circumstances.
Owners may wish to explore this complementary approach during periods of change, environmental adjustment or other challenging experiences.
Consultations provide an opportunity to discuss the animal's circumstances and consider an individualised selection of remedies.
Remedies may be considered alongside appropriate care and training, but should not replace veterinary assessment or evidence-based treatment where needed.
Animal Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive complementary practice that offers a quiet opportunity for rest and relaxation.
Sessions are always animal-led. Some animals choose to remain close, while others prefer more space or limited interaction; both are respected.
Owners may choose to explore Reiki as part of a broader approach to their animal's comfort and wellbeing. It is not a substitute for veterinary care or treatment for illness or injury.
I am passionate about helping horses live as naturally and comfortably as possible, with opportunities to express appropriate natural behaviours and engage with their environment.
Whether your horse is on box rest, in a dry lot, turned out full-time or somewhere in between, there may be practical ways to improve their daily experience and encourage movement, exploration and engagement.
I offer:
Small changes can often make a meaningful difference to a horse's daily routine and opportunities for enrichment.
Consultations take into account the horse's individual circumstances, available space, management arrangements and the owner's aims.
I support owners who wish to explore barefoot management or maintain their horses without shoes, taking into account the individual horse's environment, workload, movement and comfort.
I can provide:
Each horse is considered as an individual, and recommendations are shaped around their circumstances and comfort.
Where a horse has hoof pain, lameness or other concerns, veterinary or appropriately qualified farriery advice may be needed.
I offer calm and respectful sheath cleaning for geldings, prioritising the horse's comfort and dignity throughout the process.
Each horse is approached patiently, with attention to their individual tolerance and handling needs. If a horse becomes distressed or the procedure is not appropriate to continue, their welfare takes priority.
Please contact me to discuss your horse's requirements and suitability for the service.
Alongside my coaching, training and practical equine care, I offer additional services to support owners with their schooling, training and competition preparation.
I can provide dressage test calling to help riders prepare for and ride their tests, allowing them to concentrate on their horse and their performance.
I can also provide remote-camera filming for lessons, dressage tests, agility sessions and schooling sessions, where suitable.
Having a recording can help owners review their work, reflect on progress and revisit useful feedback after a session. It can also provide a useful record of training and development over time.
Please get in touch to discuss availability and arrangements.
Across all my services, my aim is to support animals and their owners with patience, understanding and practical guidance.
I believe good care begins with recognising the individual in front of us. Whether we're developing a training partnership, improving a daily environment, exploring a complementary wellbeing service or arranging care while you're away, I aim to work collaboratively and with respect for each animal's needs.
My qualifications and continued learning inform my work, but I believe listening to the animal and adapting to the individual are just as important.
If you'd like to discuss a service, ask a question or find out whether I may be able to help, please get in touch. I'm always happy to talk through your requirements and consider the options available.
For current prices, consultation durations, travel arrangements and payment and cancellation terms, please visit my Price List page.
Equitatio – Equine & Canine Holistic Services
Building partnership through understanding, choice and connection.
If you’d like to explore how I can support you and your horse (or dog), please feel free to get in touch. I’m always happy to have a friendly, no-pressure conversation about what might help.