EQ Wellness founder, Taylor Singmaster
Hi, I’m Taylor Singmaster, aka The California Cowgirl! I pull from my success as an AQHA, NSBA and NCAA equestrian competitor and passion for creativity to help others through my Equine Facilitated Wellness lesson program and The California Cowgirl Company. As a PATH Certified Therapeutic riding instructor, I’ve worked with clients of varying mental, physical and emotional abilities at prestigious centers such as BOK Ranch in Woodside, CA. With a profound respect for the healing power of horses, I’ve found a special focus in working with combat veterans (partnering with Heroes and Horses) and children experiencing difficult situations and life transitions. I reentered the college athletic sphere when I began coaching for the Stanford Equestrian Team, where I coached riders into post-season competition. During my time at Stanford I also founded the first AEL (Athletic Equestrian League) Western Team and was named the AEL Director of Western. Today, I’m most excited about bringing my teachings to young equestrians through my Unleash Your Cowgirl Workbook & Course!
Why I’m Different
✓ I place the highest value on relationships, communication and the bond created between horse and rider.
✓ I focus on your child's overall wellness and have tailored my program to the deepest needs and personal goals I see in the community.
✓ I avoid using forceful training with my horses and prioritising teaching your young riders in the same way.
✓ I believe that wellness, happiness and peace override standard measures of achievement within the equestrian community.
✓ I believe in supporting my clients and building trusting relationships where I am a valued member of the child and family's life… and vice versa.
✓ I care deeply about the lasting results of my work with your Cowgirls horsemanship and believe implicitly in its power to transform their life - my methods are tried, tested and proven extremely effective.
“While our 8 year old daughter has always been drawn to horses, the growth she has experienced under Taylor Singmaster’s instruction has been remarkable. Taylor is not only knowledgeable with respect to technical training, but she is an amazing role model… Taylor exudes confidence, sensitivity, and has taught our daughter that strong focus and hard work are important as you strive to achieve your goals.”
Meet Our Team
Wes
Equine teammate
Palomino AQHA Gelding - “West Coast Star”
NRHA Competitor
Stanford Equestrian Team IHSA & AEL
BOK Ranch Theraputic Riding Horse
Founding member of EQ Wellness
Bentley
retired Equine Teammate
2002 Bay AQHA Gelding - “Jack Drove a Bentley”
AQHA Top Ten in the Nation
AQHA Congress Champion
NSBA Year End High Point Champion
NSBA World Champion
Member of EQ Wellness
Now happily retired living in huge pastures with other horse friends!
Buckley
Equine Teammate
Buckskin AQHA Gelding - “Dun It Smart Chick”
NRHA Competitor
BOK Ranch Therapeutic Riding Horse
Leased by Lorelei Schwalbach
Founding member of EQ Wellness
Fairborn
Equine Teammate - Sweetbeau Horses
7 year old Warm Springs Gray Appaloosa Mustang Gelding
Adopted from Sweetbeau Horses
New member of EQ Wellness
As part of BOK Ranch we have access to these other amazing therapeutic riding horses! Learn more about the BOK Ranch horses here.
Equine Facilitated Wellness is hoping to add teammates soon, both human and horses!
If you are interested in working alongside Taylor, or have a horse who is fit for the job, please reach out.
We'd love to hear from you
Interested in learning more about our Unleash Your Cowgirl Course, EQ Wellness lessons, or collaborating? Please reach out!
