Katrina Park

Growing up in suburban UK, Katrina was an anomaly in her family, beginning her obsession after feeding the ponies at the local riding school and learning to ride at just 4 years old, something her grandparents thought would be a passing phase!   As a  teenager every moment of free time was dedicated to being around horses and volunteering for her local Riding for the Disabled Association.  At 16 she used all her savings to purchase her first horse, a 12 year old Trakehner mare, written off by many as too damaged, both mentally and physically.  Katrina accepted the challenge, successfully rehabilitating her first horse, her beloved mare, against the odds.

Her scientific inclination led her to follow her equine ambitions academically, completing 8 years of study, focused on equine exercise physiology, biomechanics, behaviour & nutrition and graduating with several qualifications in the equine field, including a BSc and MSc and earning a scientific journal publication.   In 2005 she earned a spot in the prestigious Kentucky Equine Research internship program and moved to their facility in Kentucky USA, being one of only 3 successful candidates, handpicked from around the globe.  Here she continued both practical and theoretical aspects of equine exercise physiology, biomechanics & nutrition, participating first hand in research trials, including those of several innovative supplements still widely used internationally and achieving recognition in numerous published papers for her contribution.  

One year later she was recommended as a candidate to join the team at Caddel Equine Rehabilitation Centre, where she began managing a specialised 60-stall equine facility, receiving post-operative patients from two well established equine hospitals in Lexington, KY.  Here she worked alongside some of the worlds most renowned veterinarians, farriers, nutritionists and physical therapists to develop and modify rehab and biosecurity protocols, still in use today to enhance healing and promote the successful return to work of our elite equine athletes.  

Almost a decade later, Katrina returned full circle to the facility where her professional journey began, managing the same facility and internship program that she had brought her to the USA. 
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​In 2012 she made her final intercontinental move, to Australia, managing a Warmblood breeding facility where her involvement with a wide range of breeding and youngstock allowed her to incorporate all she had learned into the training principles she advocates today, from this a dedicated training facility was founded and Cadence Horse Training was born!

She now resides in Melbourne with her partner and four-legged family members of all sizes!  Including her horses, dogs, cat and pet cows!

Nancy Zintsmaster

Co-Founder, Certified Instructor, and Master Trainer in The Carolyn Resnick Method

Nancy Zintsmaster embodies the transformational power of The Carolyn Resnick Method.

 A lifelong horse enthusiast, her love for these magnificent animals began in childhood, but it wasn’t until she discovered Carolyn Resnick’s book, Naked Liberty, that she realized the profound connection possible between humans and horses.

Her journey took a pivotal turn in Costa Rica, where she rescued seven horses in dire conditions. Committed to earning their trust and respect, she embraced The Resnick Method’s liberty training approach. What started as a rescue mission evolved into a deeply personal transformation, revealing that these sentient beings had as much to teach her as she had to teach them.

Nancy’s path eventually led her to Carolyn Resnick herself, forging a life-changing partnership. Carolyn recognized Nancy’s natural gift with horses and her passion for The Resnick Method. This collaboration solidified Nancy’s role as one of its most dedicated advocates.

Today, as a Master Trainer,  Nancy is committed to sharing The Resnick Method with horse lovers worldwide. She teaches this compassionate and effective communication style to promote better relationships between humans and horses, ensuring both receive mutual rewards.

Nancy resides at her ranch, Dance with Horses—The Resnick Method’s Costa Rica location—perched atop a mountain with breathtaking views of Lake Arenal and the Arenal Volcano. There, she continues her mission to inspire others through her work with horses.

Samantha Harvey is from the United States and developed her Alternative Horsemanship horse and rider training theories based on her equine-related experiences over the past 30 years.

Her horseback riding background includes 3-Day Eventing, (riding under Australian & German Olympic-level riders while living in Europe), working under a three-time World Cup Grand Prix Jumper rider/judge, working with multiple nationally recognized and quality horsemen, working under a US international Dressage Grand Prix rider/representative/judge, young horse race prep at Santa Anita race track, working on private cattle ranches starting colts, and finishing horses throughout the western USA, participating in horsemanship clinics with a range of international instructors and much more. Sam is also an alumna of The United States Pony Club as a past participant, instructor, and Joint DC in Hawaii. ­

Present day, she starts colts, rehabilitates, and re-educates dangerous and difficult horses, finishes horses for both show arenas, and gives pleasure horses a solid riding foundation. Sam works with both competitive and pleasure riders of all levels and backgrounds, various breeds, and ages, in English and western disciplines along with endurance competitors and those who enjoy horseback rides in nature, at both a local and national level throughout the USA. She also offers clinics internationally during the winter months of each year. 

She has lectured and offered horse demonstrations at nationally recognized equine symposiums, has taught horsemanship handling to pre-veterinary students, has been a featured speaker on nationally syndicated radio programs, and is a regular contributor to equine publications. Her Alternative Horsemanship blog is recognized as a top 75 equestrian-related learning site worldwide.

For the past seven years during the North American winters, she spends two months traveling abroad working with horses. In recent years she has helped horsemanship enthusiasts in South America and troubled “dangerous” horses. In the Caribbean she spent several months gentling once wild horses to learn to accept human interaction. In the South Pacific, she assisted equestrians facing behavioral challenges with their horses. In Asia, she helped refine the education of internationally competitive Jumper and Dressage horses and spent time re-educating retired race horses.

During the summer season, Sam is based at The Equestrian Center, LLC, a horse farm she opened in the early 2000s nestled in the Idaho panhandle of the United States and Canadian border. Visiting clientele and working students come from around the world for individualized, intensive horse studying opportunities.

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Sam

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 Julie’s love for horses and riding started in California when she was

just 10 years old. Her mother and father were supportive, but had no idea that this would become a life

long love and even career for Julie. At age 14, she began taking lessons and jumping. By the time Julie

was in high school, she knew training and teaching was something she wanted to pursue. Julie attended

Pacific Horse Center and graduated as a certified AHSA and BHS instructor. She also became certified

with the American Vaulting Association and later started her own vaulting team as an effort to build

agility and confidence in her young riders.

After graduating from Pacific Horse Center, Julie worked at Westlake Village with the Young

Rider Program teaching jumping and schooling young horses. During this time, Debbie and Richard

Sands were head trainers and offered a variety of opportunities for Julie to deepen her knowledge.

Following her time at Westlake Village, Julie was offered a job with Mike and Lolly Edricks, teaching and

schooling. This too provided an outstanding chance for Julie to grow and develop with some of today’s

most successful equestrian professional such as George Morris, Jimmy Williams, Susie Hutchinson, Nick

Karazissis and Hap Hansen.

A few years later, Julie was given the opportunity to work at a race horse farm, breaking and

galloping young thoroughbreds and quarter horses. Julie found this to be her chance to start perfecting

her philosophy of developing young horses by longlining them. She was also presented with many

hunter jumper prospects for purchase. This is where Julie developed an everlasting feel for horses and

began to really excel in her ability to recognize the athleticism in talented horses. Julie then moved to

Spokane in 1980 after her daughter was born to be closer to family. Once her daughter Tracy was older,

Julie started to merge back in to the horse show scene. Having to rebuild her reputation in a new area,

Julie started teaching 4H riders and frequently kept her eyes peeled for young and talented horses. The

then began coaching for Pony Club and started her a vaulting team in Spokane.

In 2003, Julie connected close friend and mentor, Daniel Stewart, to the Pacific Northwest. His

Rider Psychology and Biomechanics program brought so much new opportunity to the area and the

industry. Julie was amongst the first group to attend Daniel Stewarts certificated classes and is now a

certified Ride Right Coach. Julie has hosted Daniel’s clinics for over 20 years and continues to work with

his program.

During her time as a Pony Club coach, Julie worked with Jim Briggs who taught natural horsemanship

following the mentorship of Buck Brannaman and Marty Marten. Julie then recognized the benefit of

blending the natural horsemanship and ground driving approach to work with the large jumping horses

she was working with. All of these experiences through Julie’s life with amazing mentors have made her

foundation solid and successful. She is responsible for developing the “Leading Edge Team” from

Spokane. Her group of riders has been recognized for demonstrating great sportsmanship, quality care

for horses and success in the competition arena with various diciplines.