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Meet the herd — two-legged and four.

Our facilitators each hold extensive professional credentials and bring tailored approaches to coaching, healing, and experiential work. Boo co-facilitates with each member, bringing three equine certifications and 50+ years of equine experiential expertise to every session. Click any facilitator to watch their personal introduction — then come meet them in person. Every session is planned collaboratively between our Facilitators and our Horse Handlers, who bring expert knowledge of each horse to the work.

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Isabella (Boo) Martin
Founder & Lead Equine Specialist
Certified across all program areas — co-facilitates every session
50+ years in Equine Experiential Education and Hospitality. Master's in Organization & Management. Certified by the Equine Experiential Education Assoc. Intl., the Equine Assisted Growth & Learning Assoc. Intl. and Athena Foundation. Master Instructor with PATH, CHA, and ARIA.
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Isabella (Boo) Martin
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Shayna Appel
First Responders, Veterans, Teens & Religious Teams Facilitator
Ordained Minister · MA Divinity & Marriage & Family Counseling
An ordained minister and family counselor with master's degrees in Divinity and Marriage & Family Counseling. Brings 45 years of front-line emergency response, chaplaincy, and trauma work to every session — and a lifelong bond with horses. Chaplain for Townsend Fire & Rescue, Granite State Trauma Response Team, and Unitarian Universalist Trauma Response Team. Board Member with New Hampshire Council of Churches.
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Shayna Appel
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Jennifer Arbour
Trauma-Informed Care, Recovery & Children & Families Facilitator
LCMHC · EAGALA Certified Mental Health Professional
An EAGALA Certified mental health professional with 15+ years as Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), thought partner, and administrator. Known for a grounded, collaborative approach that meets people where they are, and for facilitating group wellness experiences that spark genuine insight and connection.
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Jennifer Arbour
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BettyAnn Cernese
Women & Leadership Facilitator
Specializes in women in leadership & 1–4 day wellness retreats
Author of Calm Human, Calm Horse and a certified sports massage therapist for both horses and humans. Blends strategic coaching, nervous system regulation, and equine-guided learning to help women leaders find the calm clarity that drives authentic growth.
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BettyAnn Cernese
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Janis Cooper
Corporate & Nonprofit Team Building and Emotional Intelligence Facilitator
Certified Clifton Strengths Finder & Level II E3A Facilitator
30+ years in leadership and organizational development, including Director of Leadership & Staff Development at Best Friends Animal Society. Certified Coaching with Horses and Level II E3A Facilitator, Certified Clifton Strength Finder Facilitator — blending behavioral science, experiential learning, and somatic awareness for leaders and teams.
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Janis Cooper
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Rev. Carol LaChance, M.Ed.
Wellness, Spirituality, Artistic Expression & Gifted Children Facilitator
Interfaith Minister · Certified Spiritual Mentor · M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction
Interfaith Minister, Certified Spiritual Mentor, and Certified in Gifted and Talented Education, with a Master's in Curriculum & Instruction. Former Director of Tree of Life Interfaith Seminary. Brings a deeply human, soul-centered presence to her work with people and horses.
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Rev. Carol LaChance, M.Ed.
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Dr. Coeni Van Beek
Corporate & Coaching Facilitator
Specializes in corporate groups, executive coaching & strategic planning
With over 25 years of global leadership experience, Coeni van Beek is a seasoned executive coach, leadership advisor, and transformation consultant who brings wisdom, presence, and deep insight into every session he facilitates. Having worked across more than 100 countries, his approach is strategic and grounded in the realities of business, yet shaped by culture and empathy. From boardrooms to barnyards, he knows that real growth doesn't come from PowerPoints — it comes from powerful experiences.
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Dr. Coeni Van Beek
How our co-facilitation works: Facilitators work in pairs. Boo, who brings 3 equine certifications and 50+ years of equine experiential learning knowledge, partners with a facilitator who has the right expertise for your specific session. Each co-facilitator brings specialized expertise in their group type. Together with the horses, they make a fully integrated team.
The Horses & The Farm
The Horses

Our equine partners — the real stars.

Meet our foundation herd — horses who live and work together year-round, joined each season by carefully selected teammates known for their intuition and presence with people.

Phoenix
I am the foundation horse of Wisdom Horse. I read people and I love every minute of teaching humans how to be part of a herd. Cool, calm, and connected is how I like things.
Dora
I am gaited, gentle, and sweet — and I have a special gift for people who are nervous around horses. I love showing them how soft and kind we really are. Confidence is my specialty.
Chili
I'm a Quarter Horse girl with red hair, so the name fits. I especially love working with humans who think they know it all — I enjoy showing them how to work with me and keep their cool.
Cinnabon
I am a miniature horse and I stand tall among my herd mates. Small is mighty in my book! You should see me do an obstacle course. Together, we will do great things.
Alfredo
I am the shy boy of our group. I had some rough handling when I was little, but the people at Wisdom Horse have shown me so much love. I walk slow and will help you slow down too.
The Farm

Your private retreat — 28 historic acres.

When your group arrives, the Wisdom Horse team is 100% committed to you. From the indoor arena to the lodge fireplace, every space is designed to support the work — and the rest that comes after it.

Indoor Arena

Climate-appropriate covered arena for year-round sessions, regardless of weather.

The Lodge

Historic lodge with a fireplace, catering kitchen, and comfortable gathering spaces.

Private & Exclusive

A safe, confidential, and private space for your group — no other groups, no distractions.

Catering Available

On-site catering for full-day and overnight retreats — farm-style meals included.

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