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About Me
My name is Ellie
I started riding at the age of 10. Everyone said "its just a phase" - but it wasn't! I dabbled in a few disciplines, over the years, before finally settling on dressage. I have a particular interest in classical training, with focus on French Classical Dressage and The Academic Art of Riding (Bent Branderup, Denmark).
In addition, I'd come to find Positive Reinforcement training as valuable way of working with horses, especially those with trauma, fears, and misunderstandings.
In recent years, I became the owner of a handful of Newfoundland Ponies. Realizing the amazing qualities of this breed, I've also become an enthusiast and promoter of rare and heritage breeds.
How Did I Start
In high school, I told everyone I wanted to be an equine chiropractor.
I ended up in dog grooming, instead.
After 20 years in grooming, I finally decided that I wanted to work directly with horses - primarily in helping horses to feel their best.
I came about this realization after acquiring a Thoroughbred gelding off the track.
Bear looked and felt sound, but he just couldn't do what I was asking. With veterinary diagnostics, we found several issues, including kissing spines.
With this information, we can work toward helping him feel better, using bodywork and homework exercises.
I hope to be able to help others help their horses feel their best - in a team effort!
My Certifications, Cont' Education
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2022 - EquiBow Canada Certification
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August 2025 - Equinology EQ50 Online Equine Anatomy Course
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October 2025 - The Vet Compendium: Thoracolumbar Spine self-paced course
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November 2025 - The Vet Compendium Cervical Spine self-paced course
Future plans include:
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2026 - Equine Massage through Equinology/Canadian Institute of Equine and Canine Bodywork (CIECBW)
(In person course completed May 2026, currently working on externship) -
Kinesiotaping
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