Hey, I'm Hayley
An EQASA Level 3 qualified instructor, one of three Short Course Franklin Ball instructors in the country, the only Train Your Seat Rider Biomechanics Trainer in the country, a yoga instructor, a competitive dressage rider, trained in rider preference and the owner of the only Joker horse simulator in South Africa.
All About Me
From my earliest memories, horses captivated my heart, igniting a passion and addressing a need—motor skill challenges in my youth led me to the world of riding, a suggestion from an Occupational Therapist that unveiled a lifelong quest. Dressage called to me, a dream that seemed distant at my jumping-focused riding schools. Yet, where there's will, there's a way. On my 16th birthday, that dream took a tangible form—a horse of my own. He wasn't just any horse; he was my teacher, my mirror, revealing every imbalance and weakness I possessed. He demanded the best of me, for his sake and mine.
My quest for improvement led me down many paths, from yoga mats to pilates studios, but the disconnect remained once I was in the saddle. That is until I discovered the Franklin Method, a revelation that seamlessly connected ground exercises to the art of riding. It wasn't about being a person on a mat anymore; it was about becoming one with the horse. With the Franklin Method, my mission crystallized: to elevate riders to world-class levels, not just in skill but in harmony with their horses.
Incorporating the Joker Horse Simulator into my narrative with Centreline Collective added a fascinating chapter to this journey. It was driven by a desire to engage with riders more intimately and to confront the reality that riding is an art of feeling. The Joker became a cornerstone of our training methodology, offering the invaluable ability to feel—truly feel—the imbalances and to develop a seat that horses don't have to compensate for.
Centreline Collective, underpinned by the principles of the Franklin Method and enhanced by the capabilities of the Joker, is more than just a training program. It's a journey to the heart of equestrian excellence, where every rider, regardless of their level, can find their balance, refine their seat, and, most importantly, deepen their connection with their horse.