About Us
Graeme Phillips has worked with people, teams and horses for over 20 years. During a successful 21 years in the Australian Regular Army, Graeme rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and held a variety of positions ranging from Senior Instructor in Leadership at the Royal Military College Australia to command of a number of Army units up to a battery of 120 soldiers. He has worked extensively with the United Nations in Cambodia, East Timor, New York and Italy. He continues to work with the United Nations and other companies, and is an experienced coach and facilitator.
Annie Phillips was born and raised at Yarrabin, and has ridden horses since she could barely walk. Trained as an Occupational Therapist, Annie has practised across the world. She now devotes her time and energy to her passions: horses, people and her family.
Our Equine Co-trainers
Yarrabin has over 30 horses for us to chose from for our equine guided programs. None of our horses are trained to do this and they all seem to enjoy this variety of "work" in their lives. All horses would be able to be co-trainers, but some are more effective than others. Here are some of our key team members:
Gerry - thinks he is a person rather than a horse! Gerry is an Arab cross Australian Stock horse who lost his mother very early and was hand raised. This might explain why he thinks he is more person than horse! Gerry has an amazing ability to see right into people, and to reflect who they really are. Can be the most energetic and engaged horse, to one who is as quiet as a mouse
Fly - a funny name for a horse! Fly is a registered Australian Stock Horse who really thrives on working with and helping people develop their self confidence and leadership skills. Often he is at the gate wanting to come in, and more interested in people than other horses. When he is not co-training with us, he is winning jumping and cross country events!
Kay C - an Australian brumby with a BIG heart. Kay C is quick on her feet but can be reluctant to follow if she feels you are not present for her. Keeping her with you makes you work on skills of connection, calmness and being centred
