Natural Horsemanship Trainer, Upstate New York

As a top-rated instructor at Parelli Natural Horsemanship, Lichman has traveled extensively, helping people to get extraordinary results with horses. Lichman began working with The Equus Projects in 2004 collaborating in teaching residencies & large-scale performance projects. In 2023, Lichman was the equine trainer for a full length documentary on The Equus Projects filmed by Kairos Productions, Seattle.

Carrie brings a lifetime of experience in classical Horsemanship, including both Dressage and Combined Training, with a focus on Natural Horsemanship focused on how classical principles help horses use their minds and bodies with greater symmetry, balance and relaxation.

Susan is a dancer and an equestrian who lives in Philadelphia. She teaches at Drexel and at the Philadelphia Circus School.

Machel Jordan is the founder and principal consultant of Reflect Reinvent Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) Consultants of Santa Fe, New Mexico. She has become a trusted advisor and consultant for organizations and individuals who seek higher levels of development incorporating experiential learning. In a safe, fun and engaging environment, Machel provides a dual focus of reflection and reinvention, emphasizing increased awareness while creating a greater capacity for growth through respected pract

Norcia has two passions and careers: theatre and dressage. As an actress, she performed on Broadway and Off, on television, film and radio in New York City and Abroad. A graduate of the Yale Drama School, she has also directed numerous operas and cabarets. In the horse side of her life, she is an ARIA certified Level III instructor in dressage, and certified by the British Horse Society. Patricia manages her own barn in Clinton, CT. She has performed with The Equus Projects since '00.

Karen, a full time dressage trainer, tours nationally and internationally teaching her unique integration of Parelli Natural Horsemanship and dressage. A former student of international rider and judge, Anne Gribbons, Karen has train students to receive their USDF bronze and silver medals and has brought horses and riders to win Regional Championships at every level through Intermediaire II.

Alexandre Nevidonski is a gold medal gymnast from the Ukraine. He came to the United States in 1990 to perform as a featured soloist for The Big Apple Circus. Currently Sasha is a featured soloist with the St. Louis based Circus Flora.