Welcome!
Whether you found me through social media, at an event, or by other means, I’m so glad to be acquainted and excited to share my work with you.
Professional Profile
Horse Professional, Instructor, Trainer and Coach since 2007
Writer & columnist for various magazines since 2008
3-star Parelli Professional from 2010 to 2019
Award winning author 2018 & filmmaker 2020
Content creator & brand collaborator since 2019
Creator at GoSocial 2019 to 2021
Ambassador for Freedom Riding Articles since 2020
Ambassador for Excellent Horse since 2022
Podcaster for Equestrians - Zoë's Horse Bytes since 2023
My back story is that in the year 2000 - the horse of my dreams (Mia) became my worse nightmare. Nobody in our immediate circle could help us. She was perfect as she was, telling me I had to change, so that is what I did and I set off on a journey leading me to sharing what I learned and continue to do so, with YOU today.
Butterscotch Dun Connemara Gelding born in 2010.
He is my business card and partner of all things wonderful.
He travels with me all over Europe and is educated in many disciplines including Liberty, Freedom Riding, Academic Art of Riding up to Piaffe in-hand and under the saddle, Parelli Natural Horsemanship level 5, Stockmanship, Archery, La Garrocha, Working Equitation
and much more.
He is truly one of a kind, raised by the best parts of me.
Smokey Cream Mini-Shetland Gelding born 2013.
Also known as Mr. Cool or Mr. Floof he is a welcome addition to our family.
The giggle making machine is certainly a character and will challenge not just your horsemanship skills but also your heart.
He has started his education at Liberty and a little Academic work - who knows, this little floofster just might learn it all.
We are not in a hurry and we are just happy to offer him a nice home.
It was my Mia who taught me that even after 25 years of experience and many horses prior, I still didn’t know shit about them - and that I needed to raise my game. And it is my Kheelen (Lenny) who shows me what’s possible with that knowledge. From day one, a strong bond, to the magic of connection and riding together in true partnership & togetherness.
Not for a moment have I lost interest...
I was the little girl that was pony mad from the time I could talk.
It stayed with me through my teens, also my twenties, thirties, forties and here we are, now in my fifties!
I do not model myself, my clothes and equipment on the modern day image of Dressage - I model myself on what is comfortable, suitable and affordable.
I love to explore other talents like singing and travel the world often to swim in our great oceans & the climb mountains.
I consider it my life's work to gain a deeper understanding more than the average horse enthusiast...
...because every horse teaches me a lesson about life, who I am, what I need to change and who I can become.
The Horse That Broke Two Legs & Survived -
award winning available in English, Dutch & German.
A Pocket Book Of Poems For Horse Lovers -
featuring my award winning poem.
I recently joined and it has been such a positive experience. Zoe has a vast depth of knowledge when it comes to working with horses, truly listening to their cues and understanding their body language and that shines through in everything she shares.
In truth, our horses can only be as good as we are. That’s why we must keep studying if we wish to progress.
Your dreams with horses are possible - I can help you get good enough to achieve them.
Best international book 2018 - The Horse That Broke Two Legs & Survived
Best international poem 2018 - The Equus (from: A Pocket Book Of Poems For Horse Lovers)
Best short film 2020 - Galloping Sunset Shadows with Hans Guldemond
Best song lyrics 2020 - The Heartless Equestrian with Eddy Modde
Award Winning Short Film: Galloping Sunset Shadows
I believe that with the right support and a circle of like-minded people, you can accelerate your skills and transform the way you interact, work, play, and train with horses.
