Meet the Team
Meet the educators and professionals who bring learning, connection and care to Alkira Adina Equestrian.
Vanessa Baulderstone
Owner & Director
Will
Head Instructor, Mentor, Equine Assisted Learning Coach
Brylee
Registered Teacher
Izzy
Registered Early Childhood Teacher
Charlotte
Occupational Therapist
Meet the People Behind
Alkira Adina Equestrian
The educators, equine professionals and therapists who help bring the Alkira Adina approach to life.
MEET VANESSA
A passion for horses. A heart for learning.
Owner & Director
Vanessa is the owner and director of Alkira Adina Equestrian and has been involved with horses from a young age. She has a Bachelor of Education and a strong interest in natural horsemanship, mindfulness and education.
Her work brings together education, horsemanship and connection to create meaningful learning experiences for children, young people and families.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Education
Horse Riding Instructor Qualification
Horse Powered Reading Certified
Youth Work Certificate
Certified Horses Helping Humans Facilitator
“Creating meaningful connections where people and horses can learn and grow together.”
MEET WILL
A lifelong journey with horses.
Head Instructor · Mentor ·
Equine-Assisted Learning Coach
Will has been around horses since he was a young teenager, growing up on a sheep and cattle station near Burra. Since then, he has continued developing his knowledge of natural horsemanship and riding across both English and Western disciplines, learning from instructors and working in riding schools across South Australia.
Throughout his journey as a horse trainer, riding instructor and rider, Will has developed a strong belief in honesty, trust and understanding when working with horses. These are the values he strives to share with his students through riding, horsemanship and horse handling.
EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Natural Horsemanship
English & Western Riding
Horse Training
Riding Instruction
Horse Handling
I can't wait to meet you and share my knowledge of horsemanship and riding.
MEET BRYLEE
Where education meets a love of animals.
Registered Teacher
Brylee holds a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and has a passion for numeracy, literacy and the arts. With a love for animals and her own chestnut horse, Niall, she brings her two passions together in her work with children.
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She enjoys discovering new ways to guide children's learning through meaningful interactions with horses.
EDUCATION & AREAS OF INTEREST
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Numeracy · Literacy · Arts
“There is something special about discovering new ways for children to learn, grow and connect through horses.”
MEET CHARLOTTE
Where therapy meets the connection of the horse.
Occupational Therapist | EFOT Practitioner
Charlotte is an Occupational Therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting clients of all ages to develop greater independence, confidence and quality of life. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Psychology and Occupational Therapy from the University of Sydney and is an EFOT Practitioner.
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With a lifelong passion for horses and horsemanship, Charlotte combines her clinical expertise with the therapeutic potential of the horse-human connection through Equine Facilitated Occupational Therapy (EFOT).
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Her approach is client-centred, strength-based and grounded in evidence-informed practice. Charlotte supports individuals with areas including sensory processing, emotional regulation, gross and fine motor coordination, and self-confidence.
QUALIFICATIONS & AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Bachelor of Applied Psychology and Occupational Therapy
University of Sydney
EFOT Practitioner
15+ years Occupational Therapy experience
Sensory Processing · Emotional Regulation · Motor Coordination · Self-Confidence
“There is profound growth that can occur when traditional therapy meets the movement, rhythm and empathy of the horse.”
MEET IZZY
Where horses help children connect, grow and thrive.
Registered Early Childhood Teacher
Izzy is a Registered Early Childhood Teacher who grew up in Singapore before moving to Australia to complete her degree in Early Childhood Education and Disability Studies. Horses have been a constant throughout her life and have always had a grounding effect on her.
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Izzy believes strongly in horses as a powerful aid in building empathy, kindness and confidence in individuals. She brings this belief into her work with children, creating opportunities for meaningful learning and connection through interactions with horses.
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Outside of work, Izzy enjoys spending time with her pony, Rosie, and taking every opportunity to practise gratitude.
EDUCATION & AREAS OF INTEREST
Early Childhood Education
Disability Studies
Empathy · Kindness · Confidence
“Horses can help us build empathy, kindness and confidence.”
WE'D LOVE TO WELCOME YOU
Come Meet Us
Whether you're joining us for riding, learning or one of our equine-assisted programs, we'd love to welcome you to Alkira Adina Equestrian.
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Are you an educational or therapy professional and wish to know more about potentially joining the team?
Get in touch with Vanessa to find out more.
Maths, Literacy and Communication Education with Horses