Elizabeth L. Bennett, owner/trainer of EquusElan

Training horses in a way that works with them as individuals on a physical and mental level has lead me to teachers, both human and equine, on three continents and in many disciplines. There is no holy grail of horse training, but an understanding of behavior and the relationship between a horses form and function (applied biomechanics) and behavior can pave the way for a more successful training experience for both horse and rider. In my program, the horse’s physical and mental well being is the priority.

Qualifications include:

• BA in Equine Biomechanics

• Certification in developing training plans from Equitation Science International

• Certification in training horses in hand using evidence based learning theory from Equitation Science International

• Level 3 English/Western Instruction Certification from the Certified Horsemanship Association

• Completed the Ride With Your Mind instructors training clinic with Mary Wanless

• Experience schooling FEI Dressage as an assistant trainer/working student to multiple competitive FEI trainers in the US and Germany

• Over 10 years of starting young horses and problem solving behavioral and soundness issues.

• Training from the North American Saddlery School in conjunction with the Society of Master Saddlers in fitting, flocking, and onsite adjustments.

• 200hr YTT from Kripalu School of Yoga and Science, strong emphasis on human kinesiology and biomechanics