Lindsay Hayes possesses a unique combination of equine knowledge, organizational ability and people skills. She has sought out training across North America in all aspects of equine care including training, coaching and massage therapy.

She has invisioned, developed & implemented training programs, day camps and orkshops encompassing many areas of horsemanship enjoyed and strongly ecommended by participants.

Lindsay is an outstanding teacher. She loves horses and people.

Her enthusiasm for bringing both together undergirds all of her interactions. As an
effective communicator she provides instructions adapted to the needs and abilities of her students both young children, new teenaged and adult riders as well as experienced equestrians of all ages. Lindsay, watches, analyzes and comments with unfailing patience and humour, making her expertise accessible to students who are 4 and 6 through late adulthood.

She moves easily from individual rider to group; from the the ring to the viewing stands and to the barn with efficiency, graciousness and warmth.

Lindsay's extensive experience and knowledge, high standards of excellence and exceptional teaching abilities and integrity make her a well respected and sought after teacher and coach.

Stephanie Rabenstein M. Sc. RMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist and Parent

"Growing up in a Western riding family, I learned at my grandfather's knee. I thought I knew a fair bit about horses.

Lindsay has been working with my retired thoroughbred mare Sadie, who hasn't been saddled in more than three years. In just one short week my mare has made huge progress, but more to my surprise, so have I!

Through Lindsay's calm, consistent and knowlegable approach my horses and I are working better together and creating the kind of respectful, disciplined, fun relationship I could only have imagined. I look forward to the day Sadie and I ride out together."

Linda Deitz

Lindsay took on the daunting task of teaching me to ride - not so easy at my age!! She has been in every respect, wonderful. Not only did she very quickly have me riding but it has been and continues to be a truly magic experience.

Lindsay is extremely knowledgeable and has the special ability to explain the most complex things and make them doable for the novice rider. I love the way she trains both me and my pony and just hope she will continue as a coach and trainer for a long, long time.

Beryl Levin

Lindsay Hayes is the Western Coach for the University of Western Ontario Equestrian Team.  Since 2007 Lindsay has been providing training, support and guidance to the diverse group of students during riding lessons and at shows.  Lindsay offers unique opportunities in her lessons - teaching students everything from dressage to reining to proper posture and ground work!  She teaches an annual equine massage clinic to the Tea,m as well as offering her expertise during other events. 

This year Lindsay will be helping organize a day of roping for members and helping plan a ‘Western Showcase’ for the OUEA Championship Finals in March of 2009. 

Lindsay is more than a coach, she is a friend and an advisor that continues to challenge our riders.  She has proved herself to be an important asset to the team!

Daina Robinson,
VP Western of UWO Equestrian Team