EQ Wellness founder, Taylor Singmaster
Hi, I’m Taylor Singmaster Shepard, 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. Today, I’m most excited about my lesson and leasing program in Petaluma, CA as well as my IEA team Bay Area Riders. I am passionate 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 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 prioritizing teaching my 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 your life… and vice versa.
✓ I care deeply about the lasting results of my horsemanship work and believe implicitly in its power to transform lives - 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 - BOK Ranch
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 Member
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!
Buck - Former Member
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 - BOK Ranch
Equine Teammate - Sweetbeau Horses
7 year old Warm Springs Gray Appaloosa Mustang Gelding
Adopted from Sweetbeau Horses
New member of EQ Wellness
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!
