OUR COACHES

I am the owner of Painted Horse Equestrian and a dedicated coach, my journey with horses started at the age of four. I had the privilege of training under Olympic level coaches until the age of eighteen when I decided to take a large break to pursue a different career as a chef. After ten years working in the industry I realized I was missing something and have been back with horses since then! My return started with picking paddocks four years ago and has progressed from being a manager at two different facilities to being owner of one. I care deeply for all the horses under my care and only want the best for our students.

Certified Equestrian Canada Competition Coach Specialist, Diana has 30 years of experience coaching hunter/jumpers, dressage, and natural horsemanship. She is passionate about building relationships between horses and riders, and teaching riders to better understand and respect their horse, which in turn leads to successful partnerships.

Emma is a avid horse back rider who started at a young age. She is now fulfilling her dream of becoming a riding coach and has been teaching for two years. She is working on getting her coaching license and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for her future in the equine industry!

Trish is a lifelong horse lover who can’t stay away from the barn. She feels fortunate to be able to combine her love of kids and teaching (as a grade one teacher by day), with her passion for horses as an instructor in Unicorn Club.

I started riding at the age of 12, after my parents gave me riding lessons for my birthday. After training in natural horsemanship, flat work, and jumping I have been accredited by the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) with level 2 jumping. I have lots of experience with people of all ages and abilities including people who have mental health issues as well as physical limitations. I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn about horses and riding in an environment that is friendly and fun for each person's equestrian development.