Meet Our Team!

More than 40 years in the horse industry began with a simple visit, as a 5 year old, to meet a horse owned by my parent's best friend. After that introduction to horses, I began lessons in a local riding school within a month. Shortly there after my competitive career began - in barn schooling shows, Trillium, A and FEI.

By the time I was competing A, I had Trillium students competing. In my early 20s, I had the great fortune of working with one of the best eventing coaches in Ontario and with a member of the Canadian dressage team. I also had the luck of working with a top level jumper coach and course designer. They taught me how to train and work my horses from youngsters to Grand Prix competitors.

I've worked with some great riders in the industry and I have worked for some of the great riders and horse people - learning many styles and techniques that I can now pass along. 

The one thing that has never changed is the simple love of horses. I've backed, trained, vetted, showed and loved from afar, all ages and breeds - from Arabs and Thoroughbreds to Morgans and Canadians to Clydes to backyard 'accidents'. 

I've also ridden and completed AQHA - reining and pleasure. Some fantastic memories and great stories of learning how to rein! 

My greatest goal as a coach is to have my riders "ride over me." 

To discuss your coaching or training requirements, get in touch with us today.

 My name is Lily Gauthier, and I’m a Registered Coach through Equestrian Canada. I’ve been around horses for as long as I can remember! 

I’ve competed in local schooling shows throughout the years, in many different disciplines. I’ve tried everything from eventing, to cow sorting with lots of different horses along the way. For the first few years of my riding journey, I rode many different disciplines, learning events like showmanship, eventing, western pleasure, and even barrel racing! I’ve spent years riding as many different types of horses that I can, and this has helped me to learn how to communicate with these animals in kind and effective ways. Learning all of these disciplines has helped me to gain experience, and ways to apply that through coaching and training.

 My goal with all of my students is to help them have a good experience, and become versatile and confident riders. 

To discuss your coaching or training requirements, get in touch with us today.

Ally has been teaching for 40+ years. Ally is an EC certified Competition Coach and Specialist, mentor for the coaching program, coaching theory facilitator, evaluator for Instructor level coaches, and Rider Levels 1-8.

She has been involved with the Rider level and coaching program since1986. Ally piloted the Rider Level program at her old stable, Callander Hall Equestrian, and served on the National Coaching Committee for 5 years. 

Ally is passionate about horses and students of all levels. Ally has coached and attended horse shows for 30+ years and is now happy to pass on her knowledge and humour in riding schools.

To discuss your coaching or training requirements, get in touch with us today.

My name is Ashlyn, and I am an EC Registered Coach with over 10 years of riding experience. I have been riding at BR Equestrian for many years under the guidance of Suzanne, and the incredible horses and people at BR have played a huge role in shaping me into the rider and coach I am today.

Throughout my riding career, I have competed at local schooling shows and gained experience working with a variety of horses. One of my favourite parts of riding is working with green horses and helping them build confidence, develop new skills, and progress in their training.

The confidence, perseverance, and horsemanship I developed through riding at BR inspired me to begin coaching and share my passion for horses with others. 

As a coach, my goal is to create a positive, supportive, and safe environment where riders can learn, grow, and have fun. I believe every rider learns differently, so I take the time to understand each student's goals and tailor exercises to help them succeed.

Whether a rider is stepping into the saddle for the first time or looking to further develop their skills, I strive to help them build confidence, strengthen their horsemanship, and achieve their goals while enjoying the journey along the way.

To discuss your coaching or training requirements, get in touch with us today.