“Every appointment is tailored to the individual horse and owner. Sandra’s aim is not simply to solve today’s problem, but to give you the understanding and confidence to continue making progress long after the session has finished.”
APPOINTMENTS AND FEES
Sandra offers private coaching and behavioural consultations throughout Buckinghamshire and the surrounding counties, covering approximately 20 miles from her home base (HP27 0QG). Keeping travel within this area allows her to help as many horses and owners as possible.
If you are located just outside this area, please do get in touch, as it may still be possible to arrange an appointment. Alternatively, a telephone or video consultation can often provide an excellent solution.
In-Person Appointments
Weekdays
- From £105 for the first hour.
- Additional time is charged at £5 per five minutes.
Saturdays
- Fees are the same as weekdays.
- A higher booking deposit applies.
A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to secure your appointment:
- Weekdays: £25
- Saturdays: £50
Your first visit typically lasts between 1 and 1½ hours, allowing plenty of time to discuss your goals, assess your horse, and begin working together. Follow-up appointments are usually around one hour but are always tailored to your horse’s individual needs, finishing at an appropriate point for both horse and owner.
Telephone & Video Consultations
Remote consultations are ideal for discussing behaviour, management, training plans or ongoing support.
- £20 for the first 15 minutes.
- £1 per additional minute thereafter.
Intelligent Horsemanship Video Assessments
Video assessments for IH Awards for Intelligent Horsemanship Ltd are available.
- £20 for the first 15 minutes
- Resubmissions: £5 per exercise
- Award rosettes can be posted via Royal Mail Tracked 48 for £7.50
Before Your Appointment
Before your first session, you will receive a New Client Information Form by email. This helps Sandra understand both you and your horse before she arrives, ensuring your appointment is focused on the areas that matter most to you.
Written support notes are provided following your initial appointment and, where appropriate, after follow-up sessions to help you continue progressing between visits.
Tailored Mentoring
For those seeking more in-depth support, Sandra offers personalised mentoring designed to develop a deeper understanding of both horse and handler.
“Together we explore a way of being with horses that encourages deeper listening—to your horse, to yourself, and to the quiet conversation that exists between you.”
Mentoring programmes are arranged individually and start from £195
If this feels like the right approach for you, Sandra would be delighted to hear from you. Please email your enquiry and include your mobile number.
Talks & Presentations
Sandra is available to deliver engaging talks for clubs, associations and community groups.
Previous audiences include the Women’s Institute (WI), Rotary, Round Table, U3A, the Retired Teachers Association and Bridleways Associations, with presentations tailored to each group’s interests.
Topics include:
- A Life in Horses
- Understanding horse behaviour
- Intelligent Horsemanship
- Horse Agility
- Mindfulness with horses
- Building confidence for horse and owner
- Loading and travelling
- Practical communication between horse and handler
Fees start from £65, plus travel expenses.
Please email to discuss your event and requirements.
Cancellation Policy
Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice are charged at the full hourly rate.
Appointments cancelled with 24–48 hours’ notice are charged at 50% of the hourly rate.
Thank you for your understanding, as appointment times are reserved exclusively for you and your horse.
Not Local? We May Still Be Able to Help
Wherever you and your horse are based, help may be closer than you think.
Intelligent Horsemanship, founded by Kelly Marks, has a carefully selected network of Recommended Trainers across the UK and around the world. These experienced professionals specialise in understanding equine behaviour and using kind, ethical, evidence-based training methods to help horses, ponies and donkeys of all ages with a wide range of behavioural and training challenges.
Recommended Trainers are the only professionals officially recognised by Intelligent Horsemanship to work with clients and their horses under the organisation’s trusted standards.
Sandra has been proud to work alongside Kelly Marks and the Intelligent Horsemanship coaching team since 2001 and continues to coach on the Horse Psychology Course, held twice each year. Over the years, students have travelled from across the UK and around the world to study equine behaviour and psychology, sharing knowledge and developing the practical skills needed to build stronger partnerships between horses and their handlers.
“Having been part of the Intelligent Horsemanship coaching team for over 25 years, Sandra remains committed to sharing the latest thinking in equine behaviour while helping owners develop lasting, trusting relationships with their horses.”
