Heart of the Herd

Through the art of liberty horsemanship, elevate your confidence, refine your communication skills, and strengthen your connection with your horse!

Here at Heart of the Herd I combine liberty, trick training, classical dressage and equine massage to help achieve healthy horse and human connections through the use of clicker training and positive reinforcement.

Come join the herd, and let horses empower you, regardless of your experience level or ability. Get in touch today to start your journey!

a horse centered approach to training and care

  • WHO AM I?

    My name is Riona and I am a passionate horse trainer and coach striving to work under science based principles through liberty horsemanship and positive reinforcement to help students achieve healthy human/horse relationships!

    I have studied a Bachelor of Equine Science through the University of Queensland and I am also a certified Equine Sports Massage Practitioner and Equine Interactions Experience Practitioner.

  • WHAT DO I DO?

    I am forever a student of the horse, and am always eager to share what i have learnt from them, and how you can learn from your horse too!

    I am here to help you further your understanding of how to achieve a healthy harmonious relationship with your horse through connection, communication and confidence!

    I offer liberty horsemanship lessons with your horses or ours. From basic groundwork and handling skills, to trick training or in hand dressage for strength and soundness, we can tailor lessons to you!

  • WHY HORSES?

    Horses are incredible teachers, and help us to become more focussed. obsevent and in the moment.

    Horses are the experts in non-verbal communication and have a strong awareness of all things around them. Horses have a unique ability to understand intention, and are able to respond to your behaviour, body language and emotions without any judgement. Through this, we can receive instant biofeedback - which in itself creates an opportunity to learn about awareness and mindfullness.

forever a student of the horse