Nancy Winton
HEART Equine-Assisted Facilitator and Coach
Nancy is a passionate and dedicated educator, who has had the opportunity to facilitate learning for diverse groups of individuals across various environments in Canada, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.
Her wish for all learners is for them is to take with them a growth mindset and an “I can do it!” attitude. With 7 years’ involvement in equine-assisted activities and therapy behind her, Nancy is one of our most experienced coaches.
- 10 years as a classroom teacher working across varied academic/age levels (nursery-year 8/ages3-13) and diverse cultural backgrounds
- 7 years’ involvement in equine assisted activities and therapy, as a therapeutic riding instructor, equine-assisted learning facilitator and other roles as a program volunteer and summer staff
- 5 years working with young people with additional needs
- 1 year as a weekend manager of a riding school and yard
- 4 years as an administrative assistant in the medical and rehabilitation industry
- 12 years in the retail industry (customer service and management)
- Qualified/Certified teacher status in England and Canada
- HEART Equine-Assisted Facilitator and Coach Diploma (2020)
- CEIP-ED (Certified Equine Interaction Professional-Education) ~ Certification Board for Equine Interaction Professionals (2018)
- Equine Facilitated Learning Facilitator ~ graduate of the HEAL Equine Facilitated Learning Model™ and Cartier Farms Equine Assisted Learning Building Blocks™training programs (2017)
- Master of Science in Childhood Education (2011)
- Therapeutic Riding Instructor (registered level) ~ PATH Int (2003)
- Autism and Behavioural Science Post-graduate (PG) certificate (2014)
- Early Childhood Education Advanced Studies in Special Needs PG certificate (2005)
- Equine Science Certificate (2008)
- Forest School Leader qualification (Level 3) (2017)
- Reiki Master Teacher/Practitioner (2018)
Riddhima Kowley
HEART Equine-Assisted Facilitator and Coach
Riddhima’s passion for her work, together with her skills and experience, enables her to create a deep confidence in vulnerable children and teenagers that helps them transition powerfully into adult life.
A student of natural horsemanship, Riddhima believes in the value of a true and authentic connection as an important means of gaining trust in both horses and humans.
- 12 years in Learning & Development for various organisations
- 10 years in Psychology working as Professional International Coach and Horse-Assisted Educator
- Founder and Director of NIRSARA Ltd (Horse-Assisted Leadership and Team Development)
- BA Social Sciences
- Accredited coach – ICF ACC
- Master Practitioner of NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming)
- HEART Equine-Assisted Coach and Facilitator
- Licensed Horsedream Practitioner for corporates and teams
If you’d like to know more about how our Team can help you get in touch here!
Chantal Greenfield
HEART Equine-Assisted Facilitator and Coach
Chantal believes in the importance of a holistic approach when supporting teenagers. Her work involves building self esteem, confidence and empowering them to keep themselves safe as they navigate growing up.
She spends most of her free time outside with her 3 dogs and 2 horses. Their natural therapeutic nature is intrinsic and Chantal aims to bring together her love for animals and working with young people to help positively change the lives of those she encounters.
Chantal manages a non-statutory project supporting young people who have been victims of child sexual exploitation.
- Extensive training in safeguarding, trauma-informed care.
- Trained in autism awareness.
- HEART Equine-Assisted Facilitator and Coach
- Youth Mental Health First Aid qualification
If you’d like to know more about how our Team can help you get in touch here!
Sandra Wright
HEART Equine-Assisted Facilitator and Coach
Sandra is a people-centred wellbeing trainer, mentor and coach, whose strength is focusing on helping others recognise the pinch points that impact on their behaviour.
Fairness and embedding positive change through inclusion and openness are some of her core values. By developing a shared understanding of wellbeing in all aspects of life where everyone can be their true self, physically, mentally and creatively, Sandra is able to offer a safe platform to explore experiences that support the learning and growth of others.
“When we collaborate, we have the strength to drive change”.
Her lived experience of adrenal fatigue has resulted in her not only adopting healthier, sustainable solutions that have a positive impact on well-being but also given Sandra the ability to empathise with those under professional pressures and giving them a voice that will be heard.
She is an avid cyclist, watercolour artist and lover of nature and animals (mostly dogs!)
- Coached Executive and Senior Directors to be the catalyst of organisational change.
- Facilitated accredited Institute of Leadership and Management courses to middle and senior level management brought to life through 25 years of commercial experience in diverse industries in client-facing management and leadership sales roles.
- HEART Equine Assisted Therapeutic Coaching Facilitator
- Mental Health First Aid (England) Instructor
- Harmonising Emotional Wellbeing Coach
- Certified NLP Practitioner
- Member of The Coaching Academy
If you’d like to know more about how our Team can help you get in touch here!
Cynthia Platt
HEART Equine-Assisted Facilitator and Coach
Cynthia has had a varied and interesting career path from which she has gained a wealth of experience in both customer and educational support sectors.
She worked as a Samaritan for a number of years and is also CRUSE-trained.
The listening and empathic skills gained during these experiences are invaluable for Cynthia’s role here at The HEART Centre where she is able to indulge her lifelong love of horses.
- Assistant Manager in a hospital Catering Department
- Cabin crew for major airline
- PA to Head Teacher of Special Needs School in Richmond
- Trained Samaritan
- HEART Accredited Equine-Assisted Coach and Facilitator/Coach
- ILM Accredited Wellbeing Coach
- CRUSE Bereavement Support Volunteer
- Reiki Levels I and II
