I am a Horse Professional, Instructor, Trainer and Coach since 2007.
Award winning Author and Award winning Poet since 2017.
I pride my-self teaching many subjects in cooperation with the true nature of the horse.
Using Natural Horsemanship and the Academic Art of Riding I combine both positive and negative reinforcement training and identify what suits each human and horse combination.
This includes; problem solving, young horse starting, trailer loading, Liberty, trick training, general habits and skills right through to show-jumping, cross country, rehabilitation and the Academic Art of Riding (Dressage).
I am highly proactive and dedicated and know how to push myself to reach my goals.
MY HORSES
Mia – 20 year old Irish Hunter Mare
The inspiration of my book!
She was my Parelli Levels horse and is retired from my actual work now but we still do everything together. She has the same education as Kheelen below. and has been with me since she was 7 months old.
Kheelen – 10 year old Connemara Gelding
He is my business card and sidekick.
He travels with me all over Europe and is educated in many disciplines including Liberty, Freedom Riding, Academic Art of Riding up to Piaffe in-hand and under the saddle, Natural Horsemanship level 5, Stockmanship, Archery, La Garrocha and much more. He is is my main partner in all activities.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
2005
After growing up with horses in the suburbs and countryside of Essex, United Kingdom, I moved to Haarlem, the Netherlands to settle down with my husband.
I understand Dutch quite well but have difficulties speaking.
2000 to current day
I travel often and in the past sometimes for months, have committed and studied with some of the best and most influential Horsemen and women all over the world.
2010
I graduated and became a Parelli Professional under the name of Pat Parelli.
In 2016 I was awarded my third star and I resigned from this position in December 2018 to pursue my own path.
2017
I published my first Indie book – the horse that broke two legs & survived
The book was also translated to Dutch & German.
I participated as a trainer during the very first Mustang Makeover in Aachen, Germany.
2018
My book the horse that ‘broke two legs’ won Best International Book and my poem called ‘Equal Us’ won Best International Poem at the Equus Film Festival, New York.
I was approached by a movie Director/Producer to contribute my thoughts and star in the Award Winning documentary titled: Listening to the Horse – The Movie.
I also starred alongside my long term friend and mentor Eddy Modde in his International Award Winning song and music video: Horse Reflections.
2019
Published my second indie book – A pocket book of poems FOR HORSE LOVERS
2020
Wrote the lyrics of my first two songs:
Non-horse related – Silence between the notes to be performed by Wrldbeat
Horse related – The Heartless Equestrian to be performed by Eddy Modde
Launched my new brand and Academy; Get good with horses.
Year 3 starts end of 2021 and is my own Instructor training program.
The header movie: 'Galloping sunset shadows was entered into two film festivals this summer.
Equinale Horsefilmfestival - Category: Short film
EQUUS Film Festival - Category: Art film
Starring: Myself, Kheelen & little Coady
Movie created by: Hans Guldemond
In July I revealed to the public my new brand and online store -
Zoë - NEXT GENERATION EQUESTRIAN COLLECTION.
CURRENT COLLABORATIONS
2018 to current
Unofficial sponsorship and photo shoots by HV Polo, Eurostar and Imperial Riding.
2019 to current
As a social media influencer under the wing of Go Social, I became a part of their team as a Creator.
2020 to current
Both horses sponsored by Verstajem Essential Oils
Photo-shoots & video captures by Eve Love
Photo-shoots by Felicia Heres Photography
Movie making by Hans Guldemond
Clothing design by Saskia Lindeboom
BRAND AMBASSADOR
2020 to current with Freedom Riding Articles - F.R.A
SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCE
I influence mainly the horse community by sharing my success, passion and knowledge.
For more about me, visit here: https://linktr.ee/getgoodwithhorses
