Teg is a highly accomplished individual in the equine world, boasting over 40 years of experience as a CanTRA and Pony Club Examiner, with a specialization in Rider Biomechanics. She has received numerous certifications and accolades, including International Coach, Equine Canada Certified Coach, BHSAI, International Biomechanics Coach Level 2, CanTRA Coach and Examiner, and Pony Club Examiner. Notably, she was awarded the 2015 International Biomechanics Coach of the Year and the 2019 Horse Council BC Coach of the Year. Teg joined the Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society (CVTRS) in 2007 and has worked diligently to achieve accreditation and certification with the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association. Her efforts contributed to CVTRS becoming a CanTRA examination center.

Masters of Applied Counselling Psychology graduate of Athabasca University, EAL Canada Facilitator, BCACC - RCC pending approval; EMDR Counselling - EMDRIA approved EMDR counsellor.

Taylor is the owner of Connect Uniequus, where she combines lessons on self-regulation, attachment, and interpersonal skills to create a holistic counselling approach. She emphasizes wellness as a balance among mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

Taylor integrates person-centred, narrative, emotion-focused, and cognitive-behavioural therapies to assist individuals and families in crisis, trauma survivors, and those seeking complementary therapeutic approaches.

Sandra founded HippoLogic, offering online coaching and courses through the HippoLogic Clicker Training Academy for horse enthusiasts worldwide.

Sandra's mission is to enhance the relationships between horse owners and their horses through positive reinforcement, fostering trust and understanding.

As a writer and speaker, she focuses on improving equine welfare through practical training.

Her HippoLogic Clicker Training blog has won the Top 75 Horse Blog Award, and her articles have appeared in magazines like Saddle Up and Bit. She has also contributed to Horse Illustrated (USA).

Patty Kirk is a learning and behaviour specialist on the clinical team at Generation Farms in Nanaimo, BC. She has experience with equine programs at Cowichan Valley Therapeutic Riding and Queen Margaret’s School. Patty is a Certified Learning Professional and Mentor with the Professional Association for Equine Facilitated Wellness.
She has a Master of Education degree in curriculum design, focusing on special education. Patty has worked with children who have complex neurocognitive and physical diversities, as well as those who have faced trauma. She uses attachment theory, social thinking, somatic practices, nature-based activities, and animal-assisted interventions to support children individually.
In addition, Patty was a Learning Specialist in School District 68 for many years. She led a team to create innovative programs, train teachers, and help children with complex needs and their families. Her training included counselling and communication skills with a strong focus on learning.

Megan has been a clinical counsellor since 2002, gaining extensive experience in schools, human resources, and private practice. She also teaches future counsellors at Adler University, enhancing her patient care approach.

Believing that past experiences shape individuals without dictating their future, she is dedicated to helping clients overcome challenges and achieve meaningful change. Her diverse therapeutic practice uses modalities like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Radically Open DBT, Adlerian Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, and EMDR Therapy.

Megan addresses trauma, anxiety, and mood issues, providing tailored, evidence-based support for each client's unique needs.

Karen holds a Diploma in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University and has over 17 years of experience working with individuals of diverse abilities, as well as volunteer training for therapeutic riding. Her extensive background combines personal experiences with family members facing challenges such as learning disabilities, brain injury, and Alzheimer’s disease with her formal education. Karen collaborates with families and their support teams to enhance daily functioning.

She utilizes various tools, including Bal-A-Vis-X, Brain Gym, relaxation techniques, sequencing, the Zones of Regulation, and establishing safe boundaries. Her areas of expertise encompass physical disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, concussion syndrome, trauma, neuroscience, and the potential for brain rebuilding to improve attention, learning, and overall function.