“I approached Anna looking for someone who would help me build my horse’s strength up after an extended period away from riding. This was more challenging as my horse was not a young horse any more and because of his age there were many times where he presented as unsound. Anna has always been completely supportive and accepting of this, and worked with Bill and I to find ways to build his strength and confidence in his body.

Anna’s holistic approach included recommending supplements, body workers and other accessories that have supported Bill’s return to work. Anna’s quiet, encouraging manner has meant that my own confidence has grown, and she has always pushed me to believe in myself and my horse. In 8 months Bill went from being not completely sound to going to a protocol day where all the comments were very constructive and there was not a single mention of him being unsound. The icing on the cake was his score of 66.429%.

I am so thankful to Anna for the way she has worked with Bill and I to build our confidence in ourselves and one another. I was able to carry this confidence into our work at the protocol day and use what Anna has taught me in a different environment. The way she explains things, and the way she ensures I understand things, means that even between lessons I can feel the progress. My own self belief has improved because of the way Anna teaches, being there in the moment with you but also stepping back and showing you that you can do it on your own.

Anna has been a real turning point in my riding. I knew from the start that she would always be honest with me, and her love of horses translates to the way she respects and works with them. Anna is approachable and understanding, but what I value most is the way she works with me to improve my riding which in turn improves the way my horse goes.

I will be forever grateful to Anna because she believed in Bill and I, even when it was not easy.”

Kaydee, Murrumbateman (May 2021)