Founder of The Academy for Coaching with Horses, Kathy Pike is a speaker, coach, facilitator, and internationally published author of Hope from the Heart of Horses: How Horses Teach Us About Presence, Strength, and Awareness. Kathy created the vision and was a founding partner of the Horse as Teacher anthology book series, featuring two books that each highlighted ten authors. Her first book, Pathways to a Radiant Self: A Journey of Growth and Discovery with the Chakras, offers a complete guide for healing and expanding one's energy field. Kathy has over 27 years of experience in the areas of personal development, intuitive reading, healing, life coaching, equine-based learning, and leadership development.Kathy brought her extensive experience in healing knowledge and her love of horses to the world of Equine Facilitated Learning to become a pioneer in Equine Facilitated Learning and Coaching (EFLC). She has taught EFLC Certification Programs around the world, having trained others to employ Horse as a guide and mentor for the human heart and spirit in more than 18 countries. Kathy's compassionate, intuitive, and cutting-edge approach draws out her clients' deepest levels of truth, power, and ability to live with purpose and passion. Her diverse approach to accessing human potential has grown from her experience as a coach trainer for CoachU, a corporate trainer, a teacher at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy, and ten years working in the healing arts as a massage and polarity therapist.
Kathy has spent extensive time in the wilderness, developing a deep respect for Mother Earth, the four elements, and all creatures. Her experiences in the areas of life coaching, outdoor adventure, and healing modalities create a perfect foundation for her journey and work with horses.Kathy's new book, Horse Spirits Speak: On Love, Presence, and Harmony in a Chaotic World, is a collection of channeled messages from Horse Spirits. With her experiences in nature, her knowledge of healing, and her deep connection with horses, Kathy is a perfect vessel for the Horse Spirits to bring their messages to the world.