Discover our mentorship program designed for you.
Welcome to The EquiCan Academy
From Enthusiast to Equestrian—Because the Right Guidance Changes Everything
Our mission is to empower all riders through expert guidance on how to achieve their goals confidently.
Including amateur riders returning to horse ownership who want to avoid past mistakes and have a successful, positive future.
Meet The EquiCan Academy expert panel
Dr Emma-Louise Emerson
Dr Emma-Louise Emerson
Dr Emma-Louise Emerson
As a CEO, Business mentor, Doctor of Chiropractic, and BSc Hons Biochemistry and pharmacology graduate. Emma has also qualified as an equine lameness expert, Level 1 Coach, Child sports coach and Veterinary Biomechanics expert.
She has authored books on FALLS PREVENTION AND RECOVERY: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR EQUESTRIANS, and has written many articles for health magazines and publications in the UK.
As an amateur rider herself and a mother, boss and wife, She understands the difficulties' of juggling, and wearing lots of hats!
"My mission is to help as many riders around the world to feel empowered, confident and informed.
Knowledge and understanding of horses, and core riding skills makes all the difference to success with your horse. Be that hacking to grand prix Dressage. The principles are exactly the same".
David Harland
Dr Emma-Louise Emerson
Dr Emma-Louise Emerson
As a professional equestrian trainer, owner, and coach. David has also helped his own children succeed successfully in the professional show-jumping world.
Travelling all over Europe teaching and riding himself to 1.50m+, David is an excellent mentor for all different levels of horse rider.
Debby Lush
Dr Emma-Louise Emerson
Our Experts
A BSc (Hons) graduate in Animal Physiology, List 1 Dressage Judge and avid coach. Debby has dedicated her life to horses.
"I rode and trained all manner of horses, specialising in retraining horses with problems (definitely a young person’s job), and pursued my passion for dressage when I could, getting to GP level".
"I have competed successfully at all levels up to, and including, Grand Prix on a variety of horses, and represented UK abroad at Small Tour level. Over many years of judging I have risen to List 1 status and can now be found judging at all levels up to and including National Championships.
For 10 years I was Dressage Expert for HORSE magazine, answering readers questions and writing features".
"I am author of three books. THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF TRAINING, THE SUCCESSFUL DRESSAGE COMPETITOR, and 100+ SCHOOL EXERCISES FOR DRESSAGE".
Debby has also successfully competed in Show-Jumping, Eventing, Side Saddle Equitation, & Hunter classes.
Our Experts
Dr Emma-Louise Emerson
Our Experts
Our team of experts includes
- Certified Equine dentists
- Biting Specialists
- Equine coaching/instructors
- Veterinary surgeons
- Sports massage therapists
- Personal trainers
- Strength and conditioning coaches
- Sports psychology
- Registered dietitians
- Mental health professionals
We use our expertise to create useful content books, and digital downloads that are easy to understand and backed by science.
All resources have been created and designed to help you live your best life as an amateur rider. We give you all the tools to make better informed choices.