Emma's Story

Emma's passion for horses was ignited at a young age. Growing up on a vast farm in N.S.W., she was surrounded by herds of horses, observing herd dynamics and finding solace in their presence. Emma fondly recalls magical moments spent playing with foals, forging connections, and discovering the process of acceptance that every horse goes through.

Despite facing challenges as a child rider, Emma's curiosity was sparked when her first pony, Misha, displayed unpredictable behavior. This led her on a lifelong quest to understand why horses buck and to find kinder approaches to horse education. With her mother's support, Emma had the opportunity to learn from renowned horsemen and women, absorbing knowledge that aligned with her mission for gentler methods.

At the age of 14, Emma started her first horse with guidance, and she dedicated herself to learning and refining her skills. She participated in natural horsemanship clinics and pursued formal education in horse starting under saddle, stock horse education, quarter horse sale preparation, and shoeing.

Throughout her journey, Emma faced criticism for her unconventional methods but remained steadfast in her commitment to what felt right for the horses.

Emma's equestrian pursuits encompassed a variety of disciplines. However, her focus was always on the relationship with her horse, valuing connection over competitive success. She discovered that the most meaningful moments were not found in winning ribbons, but in helping traumatized horses trust humans again and reigniting someone's love for their horse.

Over the years, Emma's dedication to the horse's inner experience drove her deep into the Equine Behaviour & Psychology research fields and into the Animal Welfare. She has been serious evidence based grounded researcher for the last 11 years. She started sharing and teaching her research topics of Connection with horse in 2017.  Prior to all the Connection Based Principles you see today.

2018 Emma and her son competed in the Australian Brumby Challenge. With a difficult brumby and drought conditions her brumby still won best body transformation, but the combination of an equine headache and the Atmosphere of Equitana, Emma pulled her brumby from some classes. Her sons' Brumby won judges' choice.   

Then she took a back seat due to looking after her family and personal health problems throughout 2019 where she started writing the book "Creating a Connection with the Hard to Catch Horses" published in 2021 through covid times. The book then was renamed "Authentic Connection with Horses." A book telling of how she developed her horsemanship and Connection foundations. Through the data that emerged from working with damaged and dangerous horses that she couldn't turn away. The book follows the story of a traumatised horses called "Ragnars." success.

  Now days the subjects in the book have become a mainstream conversation in the horse world, a positive change.

These equines patterns showed her the importance of creating an environment where horses and people could learn without fear, stress, or the activation of survival instincts. Emma learned that true relaxation and that learning can only occur when a trusting, empathetic friendship is established, when that was fostered, horses thrived in our human world, with mind, body and soul peace.​

Currently, Emma Resides in the Locker Valley Australia, sharing her knowledge and teaching people how to achieve calm, confident connections with their horses. She believes that horsemanship is an ongoing evolution of always learning.  

Equality Equine/ Authentic Heart Horsemanship Currently provides.

Clinics, Lessons, Barefoot Hoof trimming, Equine Nutrition consultants, Equine body work, Equine Gut Health Products, Hoof Health Products, and Courses.   

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