Wren Abbot, EEBW

Email: ecstaticbird@gmail.com
Phone: 0220156132
Website: https://wrenabbot.co.nz/

After a lifelong love for horses/ponies, I’ve finally found my passion as an EEBW. I’m located in Wellington, but willing to travel to Kapiti and the Wairarapa. I’m currently expanding my knowledge base to exercise physiology and nutrition, while I continue my bodywork education with Equinology. There is always something new to learn along the way and the horses are the best teachers.

Please feel free to contact me via email or text. I’d love to connect with you and your furry companion.

Ingrid Anderson, EEBW

Email: ingrid10@xtra.co.nz
Phone: 021 1232966

My interest in horses started at the age of eight and over the years I attended Pony club, spent hours trekking through the Australian bushland, competed in mounted games, eventing, showing and dressage. I own two warmblood horses that I bred here at my home in Taranaki NZ. My passion is to help horses live their best lives in whatever competitive discipline or pleasure purpose they fulfil. I enjoy upgrading my knowledge and skill as an ongoing pursuit.

Phoebe Brown, EEBW

Email: pheebzequine@gmail.com
Phone: 0212654394
Clevedon, Auckland

I qualified with Equinology in 2019 after partnering my passion for horses, riders and manual therapy. As an advanced level dressage rider, with a background in eventing and show jumping, and all round coach myself, my aim is to have our horses of all different shapes, levels and disciplines to be feeling and working their best. Also as a budding human osteopath student heading into my final postgraduate year of study, I have an in-depth understanding of anatomy and movement, which I incorporate into my EBW sessions.

While studying (March – November 2022) I am also available in Christchurch/Ashburton areas. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Casey Finlay, EEBW Level Two

Email: caseyfinlayequine@gmail.com
Phone: +64275693034 9.30am and 6pm

I qualified as an Equinology Bodyworker (EEBW Level 1) in 2018, and started my business Casey Finlay Equine. In 2020 I completed and passed the EQ103 course and I am now working towards completing the EEBW Level 2. I have been extremely fortunate to work alongside the Founder of Equinology, Debranne Pattillo, as a Teaching Assistant on a number of Equinology courses. I am looking forward to resuming this duty as soon as Covid allows travel between countries!

I offer performance maintenance and well-being massage and bodywork sessions. These use different bodywork techniques including – sports massage, soft tissue mobilisation, activations, range of motion and positioning exercises, as well as “focal” point work. I provide optimal support for horses working in every discipline.

Horses have always been a passion of mine, I was lucky to grow up on a Hunt farm where horses were a part of my family’s life. I have been involved in hunting, eventing, show jumping and Pony Club.

I am excited to offer my services to the equine Community. I live in Taupo and I offer services locally, along with South Waikato, and Hawkes Bay. Please feel free to contact me to make a booking and to ask any questions.

Becky Greenwood, EEBW Level Two

Equus Equine Massage
Email: becky_greenwood@hotmail.com
Phone: 021 035 8495
Facebook: Equus Equine Massage
Based in West Auckland and covering North and West Auckland and Northland.

After being obsessed by horses from an early age my interest in animal behaviour and communication grew after working as a dog handler for M.P.I. and starting my current riding horse building my knowledge from books and following a few overseas trainers.
With a thirst for knowledge and understanding, focusing on horses, I started studying with Equinology. It opened my eyes to anatomy, posture, completely changed how I train my horse and has given me a lifetime of learning opportunities.
I look forward to working with you and your horses.

Melanie Helbron, EEBW

EquiBalance Bodywork
Email: equibalancenz@gmail.com
Phone: 022 313 2584
Facebook: EquiBalance Bodywork

I discovered my passion for horses over 25 years ago when I first started riding and have been involved with horses ever since. Wanting to support my senior horse Whinny to feel more comfortable in her body is what sparked my initial interest in Bodywork which then led to me taking the certification course through Equinology in 2024.

I am based in Tauranga and cover the wider Bay of Plenty area, Rotorua and beyond. Feel free to get in touch to discuss how I may be able to help your horse.

Megan Kanz, MEEBW, BSc (Equine Studies)

Email: megan.kanz@gmail.com
Phone: +642102724332
Gisborne, East Coast

My relationship with Equinology and bodywork began in England in 2002. One course led to many as well as teaching assistant roles. I brought Equinology to South Africa in 2004, establishing EquiWorkSA (Equinology South Africa), Here, I presented the Equinology curriculum and worked with private clients from my rehab yard in the KZN Midlands.

I taught the EQ100: Equinology® Equine Body Worker Certification and EQ400: Equine Stretching courses and brought many specialist lectures, veterinarians and physical therapists to SA for the first time.
We emigrated to New Zealand in 2010 with a 2yo and a baby on the way. I continued to teach for Equinology in NZ and flew to South Africa to teach up until selling the South Africa business in 2016. At this point, we moved to Gisborne.

Today I find my time shared between my daughters, our menagerie of animals, teaching full time, riding and competing my two horses, and fitting in a few special clients and their horses. 2022 will see me train with Debranne Pattillo to teach Equinology’s EQ900 Anatomy Discovery Workshop (Clay and Hands-On) in the future.

I have 20 years of experience in the bodywork field. Get in touch if you are within the Tairawhiti/Gisborne area or perhaps, for groups, we can make a plan.

Jana Kruyshaar, EEBW

JK Equine Massage

Email: Jkequinemassage@gmail.com
Phone: 021 202 1747
Website: www.jkruyshaar.wix.com/jkequinemassage
Facebook: @jkequinemassage

I’ve got over 30 years experience riding and working with horses, and I’m passionate about developing horses to their highest potential, whether that potential is being a happy and safe paddock mate or a four star eventer. Whatever your discipline, JK Equine Massage is happy to help.

I’m based in Central Otago and service all of Central Otago and Lakes District. I’m happy to travel to other districts, subject to demand.

Charlotte Luxford, EEBW

Hoof & Paw

Email: hoofandpawnz@gmail.com
Phone: 0212685442
Website: https://www.hoofandpaw.co.nz

I trained as an Equinology Bodyworker in Australia, qualifying in 2019. Initially my business was called Hutt Valley Equine Bodywork, providing bodywork to horses across Wellington. In 2023 I relocated to Masterton and extended my services to horses in the Wairarapa. I help a wide range of clients across many disciplines; dressage, show jumping, eventing, endurance and retired paddock mates. In addition to equine bodywork, other services include a ‘dry’ rehab yard, 20m round pen for hire and holiday grazing at our rural property, 15 minutes north of Masterton. Wairarapa appointments are available daily and I’m in Upper Hutt every six weeks.

Greer McLaren , EEBW

GJ Equine Services

Email: greerjade175@gmail.com
Instagram: @gj_equineservices

Hey, I’m Greer McLaren from Taupo New Zealand and I recently became a qualified EEBW at the start of 2024. I’ve been involved with horses since I can remember but recently my main focus with has been eventing and working with young horses. Currently I am a dairy farmer and gymnastics coach but I would love to grow my own business in the equine industry with a focus on bodywork and also coaching, schooling and training/breaking.

Nadia Tangaroa, EEBW

Servicing Canterbury area, South Island, New Zealand

Email: monequinenz@gmail.com
Phone: 022 393 4964
Facebook: @MonEquineBodyWork

I spent many years showing horses, and after retiring from the show scene I’ve found myself settling into a quieter equine life with a new-found love for hacking and trekking!
Equine health has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. When I began researching the best course to become a recognised Equine Body Worker, Equinology ticked all the boxes for me. They offered an extensive hands-on learning opportunity in an in-person environment, which I believe is extremely important for any equine body worker. The course also includes an intensive externship period with case studies, visual tasks, and written assignments. This structure gave me valuable real-world experience and confidence in my practical learning.
Becoming qualified has allowed me to turn my lifelong passion into a career.

I am the second person in my family to have completed an Equinology qualification and I am super excited to continue this journey as an EEBW!

Elaine van den Berg, EEBW

Email: emsting@gmail.com
Phone: 0212077860
Facebook: Elaine VDB Dressage & Body worker
Clevedon, Auckland

I have always loved horses as a child and have made a career working with horses as a dressage coach and rider. Having found equinology I am very passionate about using body work along with my dressage training to ensure your horse is feeling its best from the ground into the saddle. I also have a special interest in injury rehabilitation and look forward to continuing with my studies in this area. Located in beautiful Clevedon, covering the South Auckland area.