Jennifer Gibbons

Presentations – Conferences – Workshops – Trainings – Immersions

• Presented at ANZCI Immersion, Taupo Aotearoa
• 2023 Co-founded www.anzci.nz, Whangārei, Aotearoa
• 2019 Presentation Pasifika Medical Association, Rarotonga
• 2018 Presentation HETI Congress of Equine Facilitated Programs, Dublin, Ireland (Presided over by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal)
• 2017 Facilitated Training at Uinta Springs Ranch Roosevelt Utah, USA
• (The land was inherited from a great uncle who was a traditional Ute Indian elder and a spiritual man. They call it Horse Medicine.)
• 2017 Presentation and Workshop at Spirit Horse Festival, Auckland 2016 Combined Workshop with Wai Turoa-Morgan, Otaki, Aotearoa
• 2016 Presentation NZ College of Clinical Psychology Conference, Wellington Aotearoa
• 2015 3-day training workshop Lofoten Hest og helsesenter, Lofoten, Norway
• 2014 Presentation, NZ Psychology Society Annual Conference, Nelson, Aotearoa
• 2014 Facilitated Immersion Combining Family Constellation and Equine Supported Therapy Modalities, Manakau, Aotearoa
• 2012 - 2023 Facilitated Equine Therapy for Annual Healing Hui Ōrongomai Marae, Ōrongomai, Aotearoa

Agencies I’ve Worked With

• ACC sensitive claims
• The Ministry of Education
• The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care
• Oranga Tamariki
• Ōrongomai Marae
• Māoriland
• Community Connections

• Assessed, planned, and implemented therapeutic interventions using equine-assisted therapy, enhancing the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of over 150 clients annually
• Maintained organized records, ensuring 100% accuracy rate for client sessions, treatment plans, and progress notes
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals, resulting in improved client outcomes by 93%
• Ensured impeccable safety standards, achieving a zero-incident rate during the 14 years
• Developed and implemented innovative equine-assisted programs for a range of mental health conditions, resulting in a 100% boost in client enrolment
• Facilitated therapeutic sessions leading to a 93% improvement in client reported mental well-being
• Trained and supervised 18 volunteer equine handlers, enhancing horse-assisted therapy protocols and ensuring a safe environment.
• Established strategic partnerships with local equine organisations
• Regularly enhanced professional skills through workshops and conferences, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of equine therapy best practices
• Assisted psychologists with clients
• Client intake, process notes and development
• Sharing therapy sessions and program models with collaborating organisations to foster growth and productivity
• Assisted with community outreach
• Strategizing goal development and achievement for H.E.A.R.T.S. Trust
• Offering fundraising techniques and support for donor cultivation
• Providing tools to assess and scale overall progress of H.E.A.R.T.S. Trust
• Working with staff to understand their needs and goals in order to foster a healthy environment to foster growth and development within the organisation
• Established organisational mission and vision statements through extensive collaboration and review
• Managed risk effectively by implementing comprehensive policies and procedures to mitigate potential threats to the Trust
• Oversaw financial management activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring for improved financial stability
• Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages
• Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors
• Achieved long-term sustainability for the organisation through responsible decision-making processes grounded in ethics
• Built a positive organisational culture that fostered creativity, innovation, and employee and volunteer engagement

• Managing equine care
• Healing trauma in equines
• Coordinating equine quarantine and rescue transportation and services
• Working in collaboration with other equine centres
• Scheduling veterinary farrier, dental, massage and therapy appointments
• Equine rehabilitation
• Training children and adults in holistic horse care
• Training and placement
• Trained NZPA members
• Maintained clean and hazard free animal areas to protect individual health and well-being

Professional Summary: Experienced horse rider and wrangler with over 30 years of experience in equine care and training. Proven track record of working on movie sets, ensuring safety and well-being of horses while delivering high-quality performances. Adept at coordinating with directors, actors, and crew to achieve seamless and realistic equine scenes.

• Key Skills:
• Expert horse riding and handling
• Equine care and management
• Training horses for film and television
• Coordinating with film crew and actors
• Ensuring safety protocols on set
• Problem-solving and quick decision-making
• Strong communication and teamwork
• Professional Experience:
• Managed and trained horses for various film scenes, ensuring performance as required
• Worked closely with directors and actors to choreograph and execute complex riding scenes
• Maintained health and well-being of horses on set, including feeding, grooming, and medical care
• Coordinated transportation and logistics for horses to and from filming locations
• Ensured all safety protocols were followed to prevent accidents and injuries on set
• Trained horses for various disciplines, including riding, jumping, and dressage
• Developed and implemented training programs tailored to each horse’s needs and abilities
• Worked with clients to improve their riding skills and build strong horse-rider relationships
• Managed daily care and maintenance of horses, including feeding, grooming, and medical care
• Followed all traffic regulations diligently, minimizing accidents and upholding the company's reputation for safe transportation services
• Contributed positively to the team dynamic by offering assistance to fellow riders whenever necessary or requested
• Improved rider safety by conducting thorough pre-ride inspections and addressing any potential issues
• Consistently met or exceeded company performance goals by adopting a proactive approach to task prioritization and efficient route planning
• Assisted with training new riders by sharing expertise on best practices and safe riding techniques, fostering a supportive team environment
• Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness
• Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing
• Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of horses, prioritizing health and wellness