This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences – Equestrian Michelle Atterby’s talk focuses on the use of horses in therapy and leadership training. The talk is an amalgamation of stories, facts, current research and personal experience and speaks to the effect working with horses in this way, can assist the newly shaping paradigm of transformational leadership.

Michelle Atterby is founder and director of Spirit Gate Farms in the Cowichan Valley. A lifelong horsewoman, her coaching and group work are on the forefront of Equine Facilitated Leadership Development.

Michelle was a top-ranking national level athlete with ten years in the fitness and health industry, hosting a weekly fitness segment for CHECK news and fitness coach for the DND. She has a four-year diploma in Energy Medicine & Somatic Therapy and a four-year diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has been practicing and teaching meditation for the past fifteen years. Her background with horses includes extensive training in Equine Experiential Learning, Natural Horsemanship and equine psychology.

Michelle is deeply inspired by the pure beauty and sensuality of nature and last year relocated Spirit Gate Farm from Victoria to fifty-five acres in the Cowichan Valley, with her herd of thirteen horses. The farm is developing a permaculture orientation with organic sustainable farming practices.

Spirit Gate Farms’ Equine Facilitated Leadership Development clients include: Royal Roads University, Brentwood College, St. Michael’s University School, Camosun College, Microsoft, B.C. Ministry of Children and Family Development Vancouver Island Health Authority plus countless transformed individuals.

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