Our facilitators
Each facilitator brings their own unique experiences and skills to their facility. By working together and learning from each other, we enhance our programs worldwide.
Curious to learn more? We're here to answer your questions and share how Equitots can make a difference, reach out anytime!
Klipheuwel, Western Cape.
Emma Weitzel, Founder
Contact: 079 527 1440
Services: holistic client led Equine Assisted Learning sessions and personal growth and self healing through facilitated Human-Equine Interactions
Equine facilitated outdoor flow education.
"Hit your Stride" 5 stage program to develop a Future Focused Mindset
"One Stride Ahead" 5 stage Life Skill Development Program
“Equitots is a reflection of my heart and soul. I prosper when I see humans and equines, prosper.”
Joostenbergvlakte, Western Cape.
Kaylie Beers - Practicing as: Body, Mind & Soul
Contact: 071 844 3499
Fields of study: Psychology, counselling and communication.
Services: Holistic Client led Equine Assisted Learning Sessions
Horse Powered Reading
Holiday camps
“I want to share with others the healing ability of horses and experience the special connection with horses and what they have to offer for our development and growth.
Joostenbergvlakte, Western Cape
Lia Marais
Contact: 066 270 7664
Services:
Equine Assisted Learning Sessions
“I have always loved working with children (partly due to my time at Equitots) and want to pursue a career in Paediatrics”.
Joostenbergvlakte, Western Cape
Lene Carstens-Wiese, Co-founder
Contact {closed - currently on maternity leave}.
Services: Holistic Client led Equine Assisted Learning Sessions and Therapeutic Riding
Horse Powered Reading
Pony Parties
Holiday Camps
“Combining my passion for kids and horses was a natural progression for me after school, I am now EQASA and SARDA qualified.”
Kimberley, Northern Cape.
Francis - Speech Therapist
Contact: 082 075 8765
“I am a speech therapist with my own practice, and after completing my Equitots Facilitator Training I decided to extend my services into EAL.
I love horses for because they are smart and intelligent, but also kind and sincere. What you see is what you get.”
Upington, Northern Cape.
Nikki van der Westhuizen
Contact: 071 376 8698
“ I love children and horses but never thought it would become a reality. As soon as I started at Equitots I knew for sure this is what I was meant to do and that there is no turning back.”
Muldersdrift, Gauteng
Tamryn Caietta: practicing as REAL - Riverleigh Equine Assisted Learning
Contact: 073 303 0435
Biokinetcist with an undergraduate degree in sports psychology.
Services: Equine Assisted Learning Sessions
Physical, Cognitive, Emotional Growth & Well-Being
“I've always dreamed of helping children through horses. Supporting those with physical and emotional challenges inspires me, especially seeing them break barriers and reach their full potential.”
Midrand, Gauteng
Danida Bekker - A Registered Primary Health Care Nurse with thirty years’ experience.
Practicing as Soul Song
Contact: 063 631 9841
Services:
Lifeskills development using dogs, horses and other animals in a farm environment.
Northern Suburbs, Cape Town
Based in Klipheuwel but can travel to deliver sessions elsewhere.
Jedijah De Villiers (Trainee)
Contact: 062 240 9729
Services:
Equine Assisted Learning Sessions
“I’m passionate about Equine Assisted Learning (EAL), where horses help people develop emotional intelligence, leadership skills, and personal growth”.
Durbanville, Western Cape.
Sissy Kubirske
Practicing as: Dreamweaver Equestrian
Contact: 076 238 6629
Services:
Equine Assisted Learning Sessions
“My lifelong love for horses took on new meaning after becoming a mom. I was reminded of how magical it felt to be around horses as a child, and that memory inspired me to offer a place where children can experience that same joy and connection—where dreams and horses meet.”
Thabazimbi, Limpopo.
Heather Moore
Practicing as TripleH -Holistically Healing Hearts
Contact: 082 833 2228 hltrez@icloud.com
Services:
Equine Assisted Learning Sessions
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Sessions
“My herd and I help children and adults identify hurdles in their lives and assist them in reaching their full potential.”
Bahrain
Elizabeth Botha
Contact: +973 3666 5130
Services:
Equine Assisted Learning Sessions
Holiday Camps and Pony Parties
“My journey with horses started at an early age and I realized that I would like to give back to the Bahrain community by offering Equine Assisted Learning sessions for special needs children.”
Become an Equitots facilitator
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Start your own EAL practice with our Facilitator Training, Mentoring and Membership Support programmes.