Owner of Alkira Adina Equestrian and licensee holder of Horses Helping Humans. Vanessa has been involved with horses from a young age and has a keen interest in natural horsemanship, Mindfulness, and education.Vanessa has a Bachelor of Education and enjoys using horses as a powerful learning tool in her work. 

Vanessa is certified in the Horse Powered Reading program, has a horse riding instructor qualification, a youth work certificate and is the certified facilitator of Horses Helping Humans. 

Brylee has her Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. She has a passion for numeracy, literacy and arts. She has a love for animals, owns a big chestnut horse, Niall along with a few other animals. She loves to combine her two passions to discover new ways to guide children's learning through interactions with horses.

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My name is William Besanko. I have been around horses since I was a young teenager living out on a sheep and cattle station out by Burra. Since then I have been learning the art of natural horsemanship and riding both English and Western disciplines. 

I have learnt from many instructors and have worked in riding schools across SA. Each and every instructor gave me the skills and knowledge I have today, but like all good teachers know, there is always more to learn. 

Throughout my journey to learn and become a horse trainer, riding instructor and rider I have learnt that honesty, trust and the understanding of ones ability is needed when working with horses. These values are what I strive to bestow upon my students when teaching riding, horsemanship and horse handling, as these values are much needed in the world of today.

I can’t wait to meet you and share my knowledge of Horsemanship and riding

Charlotte Nash, Occupational Therapist (University of Sydney, BAPPSci OccThy), EFOT Practitioner

With over 15 years of experience as a dedicated Occupational Therapist, Charlotte brings a wealth of clinical expertise, creativity, and compassion to her practice. Throughout her career, she has supported clients of all ages in achieving greater independence, confidence, and quality of life.

In addition to her extensive background in occupational therapy, Charlotte has a lifelong passion for horses and horsemanship. Her deep understanding of the therapeutic potential of the horse-human connection has led her to combine these two areas of expertise to offer Equine Facilitated Occupational Therapy (EFOT) consultations.

Through EFOT, Charlotte creates unique, dynamic opportunities for clients to engage in meaningful activities that promote physical, emotional, and sensory development. Her approach is client-centered, strength-based, and grounded in evidence-informed practices. She specializes in working with individuals seeking support with sensory processing, emotional regulation, gross/fine motor coordination, and self-confidence.

Charlotte's commitment to both the art and science of healing is reflected in every session she leads, whether in the clinic or the arena. She believes in the profound growth that can occur when traditional therapy meets the movement, rhythm, and empathy of the horse.

Outside of work, Charlotte can often be found on the trail with her horses, continuing her own lifelong learning in horsemanship, and enjoying time with her family.

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Hi everyone! My name is Paige and I’m a registered Early Childhood Teacher. I’ve 10 years of teaching experience, working with children with a wide variety of learning needs. I specialise in educating the youngest of our learners, from preschool up to primary. I have a passion for supporting children’s learning by building a trusting relationship and developing individualised plans to support their learning needs. I have a love for horses and enjoy being able to provide an opportunity for others to be exposed to horses through shared learning experiences. I look forward to getting to know and working with your little ones on their learning journey!

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