Holistic, heart-led horsemanship.

Performance through partnership, confidence through connection.

Dr Steph Fowler, founder of The Equestrienne, with a horse

About The Equestrienne

Gain the confidence
and connection you’ve
dreamt of.

The Equestrienne provides down-to-earth, practical, and real-life solutions for every equestrian. 

If you’re stuck or feeling like things just aren’t coming together with your horse, you’re not alone! 

With empathy at the core of my services and my holistic approach to training will give you the harmony, connection, freedom of movement, lightness and balance you've dreamed of. 

How Can Steph Help

Work with Steph to:

  • Develop your horse’s body to effectively carry a rider
  • Build a trusting relationship between horse and rider
  • Create understanding and harmony through groundwork and ridden basics
  • Communicate clearly between horse and rider
  • Increase both horse and rider suppleness and strength
  • Get back your confidence

Client Testimonials

Kind words from
some of our clients.

Great Day!

Just finished a great day with Steph and our horses. Steph has a broad and eclectic knowledge base - unafraid to keep searching and learning which is so refreshing. Full of enthusiasm - we look forward to another session!

Rebecca Gorman

Karen Casey

As a Trail rider with a natural horsemanship background I have wanted to learn a bit about 'dressage' for a while now - but cringed at the thought of some of the types of dressage lessons I have seen. But our first lesson with Steph Fowler was fantastic!! Steph took the time to check out where both horse and rider were at and her lesson started where we needed to be with clear and simple instruction. Steph didn't just tell me what to do, she explained why - or why not lol. We worked on some simple basics so neither myself or my horse were overwhelmed and it was all about getting horse and rider to work together instead of fighting against each other. I am really looking forward to more lessons ASAP! Can't recommend Steph enough.

Karen Casey

Rachel Meek

Had my first riding lesson with Steph today and she was amazing! Clear, concise instructions and explanations that created improvement both with myself and my horse, can't wait for the next session!

Rachel Meek

Kellie Woodger

I chose Steph because her story resonated with me. She seemed to have faced the same challenges with weight and complex horses, and obviously came through it with resilience and hard work. So that seemed like the right coach for me. Steph helps me to understand the horse as an individual and tailors her training plans to suit. It’s been very rewarding to notice the change in both myself and the horses, because I believe if you train the human the horse improves.

Kellie Woodger

Susanne Bush

Steph has been working with my horse, Willow and I for the majority of this year.  Everyone around me had given up on Willow and all the advice I got was to sell her as she was too hard to deal with – rearing and breaking away when scared or stuck. Steph saw that Willow had the potential to become a great horse for my daughter and I to ride. Willow spent 9 intensive weeks with Steph at her property, and while she is still a work in progress, she is a completely different horse. Her groundwork has improved beyond belief. Steph is kind and gentle and so understanding of what Willow must have gone through to get to where she did. She has the patience of a saint. I am so thankful that Steph was able to put so much work into Willow and will continue to help her through her journey. I can't recommend Steph highly enough.

Susanne Bush

Meet Steph

Hi, I’m Steph!

I’m a compassionate, down-to-earth, NCAS EA qualified level 1 dressage coach who has immersed myself in horsemanship, rider mindset, and performance for over 10 years.

I’m passionate about helping people and their horses find harmony and improve performance with an approach that combines horsemanship with healthy biomechanics, soft tissue sessions and rider nutrition. 

A life long learner, I have developed a wide understanding and knowledge on all aspects of the horse's and rider's bodies and minds to create a transformative approach to riding and training, regardless of the discipline. 

Dr Steph Fowler with a horse in a paddock

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