Sandi is a lifelong horsewoman whose journey has been shaped not only by the horses she’s ridden, but by the life she’s lived alongside them.

From an early age, horses were a constant. Over the years, she sought out knowledge wherever she could find it, learning from respected trainers across Australia and internationally. Her approach today reflects that broad foundation – blending experience, observation, and a deep respect for the horse.

But Sandi’s path hasn’t followed a straight line. She had her first child at just 14 and went on to raise five children. Like many women, her riding took a back seat at different stages of life as family came first.

Even so, the connection to horses never disappeared, it was always there, waiting.

When she eventually returned to the saddle, the experience was very different from what she remembered. The confidence she once had wasn’t there in the same way. Situations that used to feel simple now felt uncertain. It’s something many riders experience but rarely talk about.

Determined to find a way forward, Sandi began searching for a training system that could rebuild confidence while remaining fair, ethical, and effective for the horse. When she couldn’t find something that truly aligned with her values, she decided to create it herself.

From that came Cowgirl Dressage and Creating Confidence.

These training systems are built around developing a horse that is soft, responsive, balanced, and willing – regardless of discipline, breed, age, or background. They combine groundwork, liberty, and ridden work so that every piece of the training connects, rather than existing in isolation.

Just as importantly, they are designed with the rider in mind.

Sandi’s work is particularly focused on supporting women, whether they are returning to horses after time away, working through nerves or loss of confidence, starting from the beginning, or striving to improve their performance at a higher level. Her approach recognises that riding is as much about how you feel as it is about what you do, and that confidence cannot simply be pushed through, it needs to be rebuilt with the right support.

Liberty training is one of Sandi’s greatest passions, and she was one of the early clinicians in Australia to incorporate it into a broader training system. Today, it remains a key part of her programs, helping to develop trust, connection, and communication between horse and rider.

Sandi now travels extensively across Australia, delivering clinics, multi-day camps, and structured training programs ranging from 12 months through to two years. She also collaborates with other respected trainers, bringing different perspectives together to give riders a well-rounded learning experience.

Over the years, she has worked with thousands of women, helping them reconnect with their horses, rebuild their confidence, and rediscover the enjoyment of riding. Her reputation within the Australian horse industry is built not only on results, but on the way she works, warm, honest, down-to-earth, and deeply committed to both horse and rider.