Note: The trainers listed are not necessarily endorsed by this website but are here to serve as a general resource for locating a natural horsemanship trainer near you. Contact the trainer directly and ask for references as needed to determine if one of these trainers is right for you.

NEW SOUTH WALES

Delungra, New South Wales, Australia

Ross Jacobs - www.goodhorsemanship.com.au

It is Ross’ ability to understand life from the horse’s point of view that has made him popular among horse owners who are looking for a willing partnership with their horses.

Contact Information:

Ross Jacobs

164 Yammacoona Estate Road

Delungra, New South Wales 2403

Australia

Phone (from Australia): 02 6724 8242

Phone (from Overseas): +61 2 6724 8242

Email: rossajacobs@yahoo.com

Glen Oak, New South Wales, Australia

Fran Griffen - www.hunternaturalhorsemanship.com

Fran Griffen has been involved in the equestrian industry for the past 25 years. She opened Hunter Natural Horsemanship Centre and began developing a simple and effective program for her students. Fran continues to upgrade her own skills and is particularly interested in the application of natural horsemanship for performance horses, confidence building for riders and safe trail riding.

Contact Information:

Fran Griffen

Hunter Natural Horsemanship Centre

3 Storks Road

Glen Oak, New South Wales 2320

Australia

Phone: 02-4988-6031

Email: frances.griffen@bigpond.com

Loadstone, New South Wales, Australia, Idaho

Frank Bell - www.horsewhisperer.com

Frank Bell's Gentle Solution Revolution™ - Natural horsemanship clinics, horse training techniques and unique horse training products using Horsewhisperer Frank Bell's acclaimed Gentle Solutions. Frank's Safe and Simple techniques for training horses can achieve instant results - even with problem horses!

Contact Information:

Frank Bell

Bell Institue of Equine Study

WindRider Ridge

Loadstone, New South Wales

Australia

Phone: 61-02-66366270

Email: info@horsewhisperer.com

Moonbi, New South Wales, Australia

Melanie Fleming -  www.melfleming.com.au

Mel Fleming has a diverse range of skills, many years of experience in starting horses under saddle, solving behaviour problems with difficult horses, and developing competition and performance horses. Mel’s philosophy for horsemanship is a very holistic one -Striving to understand all four aspects of the horse and human – the mind, emotions, body and spirit.

Contact Information:

Melanie Fleming
Mel Fleming Horsemanship

P.O. Box 131

Moonbi, New South Wales 2353

Australia

Phone: +61 (0)2 67605519

Email: mel@melfleming.com.au

QUEENSLAND

Esk, Queensland, Australia

Ken Faulkner -  www.australiannaturalhorsemanship.com

The Australian Natural Horsemanship Study Centre is continually being developed for people wishing to create a unique bond with their horses.

The focus of the centre is to teach students Natural Horsemanship in such a way that they can incorporate it into any horsemanship discipline or program they choose, whether it be English or Western, endurance or trail riding, competition or just for fun.

Contact Information:

Ken Faulkner

Australian Natural Horsemanship Study Centre

P.O. Box 99

Esk, Queensland, Australia 4312

Phone: 07 5423 0811 or 0427 732 394

Email: info@australiannaturalhorsemanship.com

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Kathy Stewart -  www.australiannaturalhorsemanship.com

Kathy Stewart is an instructor with Ken Faulkner and Australia Natural Horsemanship and, with Ken, founded the Australian Natural Horsemanship Study Centre where students from throughout Australia and overseas come to study Natural Horsemanship. Kathy Stewart has been involved with horses for over thirty years and has spent the past seven years studying and teaching natural horsemanship.

Contact Information:

Kathy Stewart

Australian Natural Horsemanship Study Centre

P.O. Box 99

Esk, Queensland, Australia 4312

Phone: 07 5423 0811 or 0427 732 394

Email: info@australiannaturalhorsemanship.com

Logan Village, Queensland, Australia

Ken Anderson - www.kelukiparkhorseplay.com

Are you laying awake at night worrying about having to float your horse, saddle and ride him etc., or how he will behave on the next ride? Safety and fun are an important aspect of riding. We will get you started on a wonderful journey, all you have to know is what your goal is for you and your horse and we will assist you to take control and help your horse understand through positive communication.

Contact Information:

Ken Anderson

Keluki Park Horse Play

223 Lavelle Drive

Logan Village, Queensland 4207

Australia

Phone: 0419 724 980

Email: ken@kelukiparkhorseplay.com

Dilkera Station, Nebo, Queensland, Australia

David Stuart - www.davidstuart.com.au

David's strengths are the beginnings and the development of a foundation on a horse. A solid foundation is about the preparation and building blocks for the future; it's about getting a good start in life to then go on and build a future. The better the preparation and foundation, the better the outcome.

Contact Information:

David Stuart

Dilkera Station, Nebo 4742,

Queensland, Australia

Email: info@davidstuart.com.au

Oakey, Queensland, Australia

Willem Koekemoer - www.soulhorse.com.au

Horses are my passion and it is my goal to show you how to use a horse's natural and instinctive language to enhance your interhorse communication. I'll help you create trust, leadership and respect through groundwork and play. I want your horse experience to be enjoyable and SAFE for both of you.

Contact Information:

Willem Koekemoer

Soul Horse

Oakey, Queensland, Australia

Phone: 0403353875

Email: soulhorse@optusnet.com.au

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Blanchetown, South Australia, Australia

Steve and Irena Halfpenny -  www.silversand.com.au

Silversand Natural Horsemanship is situated near the Riverland township of Blanchetown which is 40 minutes drive from the Barossa Valley and 2 hours drive north of Adelaide in South Australia.   We like to see the centre as a place where people can grow mentally and emotionally as well as master the physical skills required to be a Natural Horseman.

Contact Information:

Steve and Irena Halfpenny

Silversand Natural Horsemanship

P.O. Box 16

Blanchetown, South Australia 5357
Australia

Phone: (08) 85405096

Fax: (08) 85405169

Email Steve: steve@silversand.com.au

Email Irena: irena@silversand.com.au

TASMANIA

Acton Park, Tasmania, Australia

Damon Wills - www.damonwills.com

Damon Wills is well known for his horse handling abilities. He has developed a sensitive and intelligent approach to communicating and working with horses. As part of his Communication Through Heart & Soul, he conducts demonstrations, seminars, clinics, and workshops throughout Australia and the United States, as well as a range of equine services and products.

Contact Information:

205 Acton Drive

Acton Park, 7170, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: (61) 3 62487315

Email: damon@damonwills.com

Golden Valley, Tasmania, Australia

Cynthia Cooper - www.naturalhorsenews.com

Cynthia Cooper is dedicated to helping people understand the physical, mental and emotional well being of the whole horse through instructing Natural Horsemanship and Natural horse care. Cynthia offers a live-in situation to local, interstate and overseas students who are committed and enthusiastic about learning natural horsemanship and horse care.

Contact Information:

Cynthia Cooper

Natural Horse World

46 Wattle Lea Lane

Golden Valley, Tasmania, Australia 7304

Phone: 0363 695177

Wattle Hill, Tasmania, Australia

Ian Leighton - www.ianleightonhorsemanship.com

Ian's ability to create understanding between horses and their owners has been successful in helping hundreds of horses overcome their people problems and vice versa. Ian combines what he has learned from both traditional and "natural" horsemen over 30 years with what he has learned from thousands of horses to create a system that all horses and riders will benefit from.

Contact Information:

Ian Leighton

Ian Leighton Horsemanship

Wattle Hill, Tasmania 7172

Australia

Phone: 0432297901

Email: ian@ianleightonhorsemanship.com

VICTORIA

Coldstream, Victoria, Australia

Wrangler Jayne - www.wranglerjayne.com.au

Wrangler Jayne is dedicated to helping you improve your abilities to communicate with your horse and care for him or her in a natural way. She gives you solid solutions to real issues, creative energy to expand your skills, a fresh approach to learning and techniques that work so you achieve fantastic results with your horse.

Contact Information:

Wrangler Jayne

Horsemanship With Heart

P.O. Box 233

Coldstream, Victoria 3770

Australia

Phone: (61-3) 5964 9403

Email: jayne@wranglerjayne.com.au

Drysdale, Victoria, Australia

David & Sandi Simons - www.davidsimons.com.au

David and Sandy are two of Australia's leading horse and rider educators and they conduct regular clinics and symposiums all over Australia. Their training caters to all disciplines at all levels, and is easy for amateur horse people to apply.

Contact Information:

David & Sandi Simons

Costalot Park

185 Murradoc Road

Drysdale, Victoria, Australia 3222

P.O. Box 172

Drysdale, Victoria, Australia 3222

Phone: 03 5253 1504

Mobile: 0419 343 406

Email David: david@davidsimons.com.au

Email Sandi: sandi@davidsimons.com.au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Tamara Coakley & Bianca Gillanders - www.tashanorpark.com

Here at Tashanor Park we believe in balanced horsemanship, the kind that treats the horse with the same respect and love that we would like them to show us. We strive to help and support each horse and human individually, taking into account their own personal needs and abilities. We welcome all enquiries and are happy to have spectators at all our workshops and clinics free of charge!
Contact Information:

Tamara Coakley & Bianca Gillanders

Tashanor Park B.A.L.A.N.C.E.D Horsemanship Centre

419 Baynton Rd Kyneton

Melbourne, Victoria 3444

Australia

Phone:  03) 54221483 or Mobile 0410042663

Email:  tamara@tashanorpark.com

Rokeby, Victoria, Australia

Jenny Pearce - www.bookswithspirit.com

Spirit of Horse is based on the unique and life changing book, "Bobby's Diaries - Straight from the Horse's Mouth to You," that shows you how to communicate with your horse in an extraordinary way. In these clinics, Jenny shows you how you can use the natural connectedness between all horses and humans to bring an awesome dimension to your time with your horse.

Contact Information:

Jenny Pearce

Spirit of Horse

181 Old Telegraph Rd East

Rokeby, Victoria 3821

Australia

Phone: 61 3 56110558

Email: jenny@bookswithspirit.com

Whittlesea, Victoria, Australia

Carlos Tabernaberri - www.whisperingacres.com.au

Looking to establish or build a great relationship with your horse? At Whispering Acres we start and train horses the gentle way, establishing cooperation through clear communication, understanding and trust. In addition, we provide riding instruction and conduct regular clinics that focus on safety for both horse and rider and help you to develop this foundation with your own horse.

Contact Information:

Carlos Tabernaberri

Whispering Acres Horse Starting and Training

P.O. Box 97

Whittlesea, Victoria 3757, Australia

Mobile phone: 0414 380 396

Outside Australia: +61 414 380 396

Email: whisperingacres@bigpond.com

WEST AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA

Serpentine, West Australia, Australia

Jayne Lavender - www.jaynelavender.org

Jayne Lavender's aim is to teach you how to understand your horse and achieve results beyond your wildest expectations, with love and compassion, rather than fear and force, and to give you and your horse the self confidence and freedom that comes from a shared knowledge of each other.

Contact Information:

Jayne Lavender

Serpentine, West Australia

Phone: 01582 833246

Australia: +61 414 221 302

GENERAL AUSTRALIA

Australia

Steve Brady - www.stevebradyhorsemanship.com

Steve Brady is one of Australia's most respected and requested horsemanship clinicians. Steve conducts clinics in all states for riders in all disciplines and sports. After 25 years in the horse educating business, starting over 3,000 horses under saddle, also working with problem horses and educating advanced horses for clients, Steve became aware that it is people who need educating and has now gone full time into the people educating business

Contact Information:

Steve Brady

Phone: (02) 6550 2229

Email: enquiries@stevebradyhorsemanship.com