Camille Dareau

Camille has been involved with horses from a young age. She went on to explore various spheres of competition, teaching dressage and bringing on young horses. Working with horses who had developed dangerous behaviours in their association with people became more and more important to her. She had the opportunity to continue to learn with a growing herd of horses and began a path which became more holistic over time. Including the horses going barefoot, exploring natural trimming methods, letting the horses choose their own relationships, eat natural forage and discovering how to manage a herd without stables or rugs. She was always passionate about riding with an engaged posture and merging with the horse mentally and physically. Camille founded Happy Horse Training with her sister Gabrielle, she then expanded into Happy Horse Happy Human reflecting her spiritual process. Over time her approach to riding and training became less limited and the traditional practices were replaced with dialogue and listening to the horses. In recent times the horses themselves have been initiating their work together as a herd, and new patterns are forming. The inner journey has not only influenced Camille’s relationship with horses, it has influenced her work with humans in the founding of Soul Herd online magazine and community. Embracing the awakening journeys of all horse lovers has become increasingly important, and giving the horses a voice through their human guardians is her passion now. The horses have always been the heart centre of everything she creates, and she enjoys being able to stand aside and let their wisdom flow through.