Testimonials

"Thank you so much for letting me spend time with you and your horses. I loved being with happy horses who are so loved." - One of our students. 

Izzy provides a safe, caring and positive learning environment. I value Izzy’s understanding, patience and flexibility with my neurodiverse learning style. The best bit is being with the horses but the next best thing is the depth of information and learning I get from Izzy about how to communicate, care for and work with horses. - Anna.C 

I highly recommend Izzy and the team at Out West Natural Horsemanship for anyone looking for natural horse training, especially for children interested in grooming and riding horses. Izzy teaches in a unique way that emphasizes understanding and communication between horse and rider. Within the past 6 months that my children have been enrolled with Out West Natural Horsemanship, they have not only been introduced to the essential skills of grooming and riding, but they have also developed a deep bond and respect for the animals they work with. Izzy is incredibly patient and calm, yet shows passion for working with her animals which makes watching the lessons a real joy. Under her guidance, my children have gone from being slightly anxious around horses to being very confident and knowledgeable when around them. We look forward to many more experiences with Izzy and her horses. - Julia

My daughter came to Izzy at Out West Natural Horsemanship somewhat apprehensive. She is a lover of animals and her experiences at other riding schools didn’t honour the connection between human and horse in a way that felt right to her, meaning that her passion for working with horses had largely faded. Within just a couple of lessons with Izzy, it was clear that her gentle and respectful way with both the children and the horses in her care was going to be healing for my daughter. By the end of her first term block, my daughter’s joy in being with horses had been completely restored. What a gift! Her belief that it is indeed possible to work effectively in partnership with horses based on relationship without fear was also restored, which has been truly significant for her. Both my daughter and I would highly recommend Izzy’s natural horsemanship classes to anyone who is eager to learn to work with horses in a genuinely natural and respectful way. - Brooke