Leadership | Wellbeing | Equestrian

Learn from horses

only 20 minutes from Wellington CBD

Welcome to Equine EQ.

Where we are dedicated to help you develop as a leader, a person, and/or as an equestrian.

By combining the science of ethical horse training and positive psychology, we have created proven programs to help you succeed. Whether you are looking to increase your success as a leader, need support to maintain your wellbeing, or are looking to become a better horse trainer.

  • Real-Time Feedback, Real Growth

    Experience instant, honest feedback through interactions with horses. Learn how your actions and energy directly impact those around you and gain insights into authentic leadership and personal growth.

  • No boring powerpoints or generic talks about what you should be doing

    Instead take the time to explore your strengths, values, and areas for growth with the intuitive guidance of our horses.

  • Discover and Overcome Your Unique Challenges

    Identify personal and professional barriers that may be holding you back. With horses as your mirrors, face your challenges head-on and build resilience, confidence, and clarity in a supportive environment.

Why us?

We bring together unique expertise in equine science and professional coaching. Our approach to interacting with and training horses stands in stark contrast to traditional, often dominance based methods. By using ethical, partnership-focused training practices in our horse-assisted learning environment, we create a space where you can challenge your own beliefs, gain new insights, and develop leadership skills rooted in trust and connection.

Our Services

What the Science says

about horse assisted coaching

85% of participants in equine-assisted leadership programs report significant positive changes in their leadership style and effectiveness.

Equine-assisted coaching has been shown to result in 50% greater retention of learned skills and behavioural changes compared to traditional coaching.

Leaders who participate in equine-assisted coaching often see a 25% improvement in leadership effectiveness, particularly in decision-making and communication.

Upcoming events.

We are conveniently located 20 minutes from Wellington CBD.

299 Takarau Gorge Road, Ohariu Valley, Wellington

Hours
Tuesday–Saturday
10am–6pm

Phone
020 415 99 111

Email
susan@equineeq.co.nz

 

We also offer our services both nationwide and internationally. If you’re interested, please contact us to discuss your options—we’d love to create a personalised experience for you or your organisation.

Reviews

  • Working with Susan has been absolutely transformational.

    From the start, she naturally cultivates a safe space for you to be yourself and show up as you are. She is incredibly present and is fully in the experience with you, yet she holds this objectivity and clarity that keeps you from getting swept away in your thoughts and emotions. She asks very deliberate questions that cause you to pause and look inwards, and then she eloquently reflects your insides back to you. She’s genuinely curious in uncovering the real you and all the parts that show their faces along the way with no judgment or urgency. She’s clearly explored her own depths, so she can effortlessly meet you in yours and guide you through.

    I’ve uncovered some incredible and unexpected realizations during our sessions that have started to change who I am and how I interact with the world around me. I feel very lucky to have found her and am always looking forward to our next session.

    -Allie Diorio, IT Manager

  • Feeling a little lost on your path?

    Susan’s coaching shines the light in the direction that is right for you. This isn’t therapy, it’s a guided tour inside yourself to find the answers that are waiting for you. You know them to be true, because they come from you. She helped me in a way that I didn’t even know was possible. I feel energized to move forward with my business with a deeper understanding and sense of myself. It truly is transformational.

    Wren Abbot - Business Owner

“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”
— Rumi