About Me
Hello, my name is Remy Burley, and I am a Canadian saddle fitter, coach, movement worker, and writer based near London, Ontario. I am incredibly passionate about all things horses! I believe in the power of movement joy, and its ability to transform and change, and I believe in empowering horses and people to be independent and resilient movers and thinkers.
My Education and Qualifications:
2020-2022 - Worked as both a stable worker and working student at both dressage barns and breeding facilities. Through this time I learned valuable lessons of discipline and perseverance, but I was also exposed to the damage that can be caused by unethical training practices and poorly fitting tack.
May 2023 - Started the Certified Equine Ergonomist Course by SaddleFit4Life and earned my certification as a CEE in June of 2024. I have been working as an independent saddle fitter since that time.
By mid-2023 I was schooling first-level classical dressage and journeying into working equitation, but at that point I chose to focus instead on liberty movement training. It was in June of 2023 that I began training others' horses to gain experience, and I am incredibly grateful to all of the people who chose to share their horses with me, and to the horses who allowed me to learn along with them.
October 2023 - Audited The Willing Equine clinic taught by Adele Shaw and hosted by Brianna Ferguson of Evergreen Equine. I like to say that I was 'reborn' at this clinic. Being surrounded by a whole community of people who trained in such compassionate ways gave me the confidence and skill I needed to finally begin training with mostly positive reinforcement. I've never looked back!
November 2023 - Took the Pain Science and Performance Course by Kathy Sierra of Pantherflows. This course has served as a foundation for my research into modern movement science and skill acquisition/coaching, and I have continued to attend the weekly meetings to discuss ideas and continue my learning.
January - May 2024 - Participated in the Equi-Bow Foundations courses by Equi-Bow Canada. These courses provided me with a deeper knowledge of anatomy and started my education into equine bodywork.
April 2024 - Joined the 'Cleaning Up the Contact Zone' course by Shannon Beahen of Humminghorse Equestrian. This course helped me to deepen and refine my practice of conscientious relating to both horses and humans.
June 2024 - Took the BTMM Masterclass by Celeste Leilani-Lazaris of the Balance Through Movement Method. This program gave me an anatomical insight into the mechanics of movement and collection.
July 2024 - Signed the Intrinzen Context-Designers Creed to certify that I follow the movement science principles of Intrinzen 100% in all of my coaching, and to continue my development as a coach in conversation with other professionals.
September 2024 - Began the Diploma of Equine Studies program by Equine Guelph to continue my education into all aspects of the horse within a more formal educational setting. Courses in this program include Management, Disease Prevention, Nutrition, Behaviour, Anatomy, and more.
October 2024 - became an intern with Brie Simpson of PATH Equestrian in Caledon, ON. In this internship I have gained valuable skills in cooperative care for veterinary procedures, training husbandry skills with young and green horses, and experience with track systems and enrichment.
October 2024 - flew to the UK for a week of training with WOW Saddles. I gained so much more experience with asymmetry and the process of creating a saddle tailored to the specific needs of horses and riders. I am incredibly excited to bring WOW to Canada!
I believe very strongly in continuing to learn, grow, and change over time. As such, I will continue to explore and engage with new ideas, and update my qualifications as I continue on my journey.
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