Lead Facilitator - Director Manager - Founder
Hayley Chambers
Meet Hayley Chambers – Founder, Facilitator & Industry Leader
Hayley Chambers is the Founder, Managing Director, and Lead Facilitator of both Animal Instincts Australia and its sister business, Outback Equines. With a deep passion for ethical horsemanship, equine-assisted therapy, and animal-assisted programs, Hayley has dedicated her career to helping people and animals build stronger, more meaningful connections.
From her stunning 103-acre property 40 mins outside of Toowoomba City in Queensland, Hayley runs a diverse range of programs, including:
✔ Animal & Equine-Assisted Learning and Therapy – supporting personal development, mental health, and confidence-building through structured, science-backed programs
✔ Specialized Equine Clinics & Workshops – focusing on horse archery, relational horsemanship, young horse starting, and positive reinforcement training
✔ Professional Training for Coaches & Practitioners – equipping industry professionals in the care, disability, mental health, and first responder sectors with the skills to integrate animals into their therapeutic work
Beyond her hands-on work with animals and clients, Hayley is also an accomplished writer and speaker, sharing her expertise, experiences, and insights with a wider audience. With years of experience in public speaking and professional writing, 2025 marks an exciting milestone as she prepares to release her first published books and expand her impact through more keynote speaking engagements and industry events.
Whether working with horses, facilitating programs, or inspiring others through her writing and speaking, Hayley’s mission remains the same: to empower individuals, build ethical equine & animal-human relationships, and create lasting change through the powerful connection between people and animals.
BOOKS
Hayley launched her first published book in February 2025 as part of the Women Thrive Series - Women Thrive Volume IV - Overcoming Adversity and her chapter is called 'Intuition and Instincts.' She writes of the many adversities she faced throughout some pivotal moments in her life and what she learned from these events to rise up and overcome the challenges.
This book became a number #1 Best Seller on Amazon within days of it's release in numerous categories and can be purchased below on kindle or hardcopy.
Hayley Chambers is the Founder, Managing Director, and Lead Facilitator of both Animal Instincts Australia and its sister business, Outback Equines. With a deep passion for ethical horsemanship, equine-assisted therapy, and animal-assisted programs, Hayley has dedicated her career to helping people and animals build stronger, more meaningful connections.
From her stunning 103-acre property 40 mins outside of Toowoomba City in Queensland, Hayley runs a diverse range of programs, including:
✔ Animal & Equine-Assisted Learning and Therapy – supporting personal development, mental health, and confidence-building through structured, science-backed programs
✔ Specialized Equine Clinics & Workshops – focusing on horse archery, relational horsemanship, young horse starting, and positive reinforcement training
✔ Professional Training for Coaches & Practitioners – equipping industry professionals in the care, disability, mental health, and first responder sectors with the skills to integrate animals into their therapeutic work
Beyond her hands-on work with animals and clients, Hayley is also an accomplished writer and speaker, sharing her expertise, experiences, and insights with a wider audience. With years of experience in public speaking and professional writing, 2025 marks an exciting milestone as she prepares to release her first published books and expand her impact through more keynote speaking engagements and industry events.
Whether working with horses, facilitating programs, or inspiring others through her writing and speaking, Hayley’s mission remains the same: to empower individuals, build ethical equine & animal-human relationships, and create lasting change through the powerful connection between people and animals.
BOOKS
Hayley launched her first published book in February 2025 as part of the Women Thrive Series - Women Thrive Volume IV - Overcoming Adversity and her chapter is called 'Intuition and Instincts.' She writes of the many adversities she faced throughout some pivotal moments in her life and what she learned from these events to rise up and overcome the challenges.
This book became a number #1 Best Seller on Amazon within days of it's release in numerous categories and can be purchased below on kindle or hardcopy.
Hayley has also been a speaker at the She Rises Studios EmpowerHER International Online Summit in January 2025 speaking on the impact of horses and archery in empowering women (fenixtv.app/category/video)
Hayley has two more anthology book releases coming in April and September 2025 - "She Glows" and "Rise of the Phoenix" both through She Rises Studios , plus her own solo book being released later in 2025.
Hayley also has plans to write some children's books in 2026.
Watch this space for more details and information!
If you would like to book Hayley as a motivational speaker at your event please email [email protected]
Hayley Chambers
Director & Lead Facilitator
28 years experience in the pet, animal, equine, and people training/coaching industry.
For the past 20 years Hayley has successfully operated not only Animal Instincts Australia, but also Outback Equines & Outback Canines - Equine and Canine Training, Coaching, Education and Mentoring Lessons, Workshops, Clinics, Camps and Demonstrations.
Hayley has been working in the pet, animal and equine industries for the past 25 years and has extensive experience in a working, supervisory and management roles in a variety of workplaces such as...
Hayley has a passion for animal and human welfare, believing that everyone is capable of achieving their dreams with the right positive guidance and mentoring. She has mentored numerous students over the years in the power mindset and presence, energetic connections, relationship building, empowerment and confidence development, and skills training.
She regularly attends professional development courses and workshops, and is currently completing further studies to improve her own skills and abilities to better help her students succeed.
Hayley's Certifications, Qualifications & Memberships include....
Director & Lead Facilitator
28 years experience in the pet, animal, equine, and people training/coaching industry.
For the past 20 years Hayley has successfully operated not only Animal Instincts Australia, but also Outback Equines & Outback Canines - Equine and Canine Training, Coaching, Education and Mentoring Lessons, Workshops, Clinics, Camps and Demonstrations.
Hayley has been working in the pet, animal and equine industries for the past 25 years and has extensive experience in a working, supervisory and management roles in a variety of workplaces such as...
- Pet Shops - small animals & pocket pets, dogs/cats, aquariums, birds, farm animals
- Saddleries & Produce Stores
- Horse Riding & Equestrian Centres
- Equine Breeding Centres & Studs
- Pet and Animal Wholesale Industry
- Dog/Cat Boarding Facilities
- Veterinary Clinics - Vet Nursing Experience
- Pet, Animal and Equine Retail
- Puppy Pre-school & Canine Obedience Programs
- Board & Train Programs (Equine & Canine)
- Animal Assisted Activities - Disability and Mental Health
- Animal Rescue Shelter operations & enrichment programs, fostering for various rescue organisations, rehabilitation and recovery of rescue animals - dogs/horses/cats/farm animals.
Hayley has a passion for animal and human welfare, believing that everyone is capable of achieving their dreams with the right positive guidance and mentoring. She has mentored numerous students over the years in the power mindset and presence, energetic connections, relationship building, empowerment and confidence development, and skills training.
She regularly attends professional development courses and workshops, and is currently completing further studies to improve her own skills and abilities to better help her students succeed.
Hayley's Certifications, Qualifications & Memberships include....
- Diploma of Counseling
- Diploma App. Sci. Equine Studies
- Riding for the Disabled QLD Level One Coach (former)
- Equestrian Australia Introductory Level General Coach (current) and working towards Level One in 2025
- In progress: Diploma of Sports Coaching (Equestrian)
- Pony Club Association of QLD Preliminary Coach (current)
- Community Coaching General Principles Certified
- Certificate III Dog Behaviour & Training - National Dog Trainers Federation
- Certificate III Rural Operations - Horse Husbandry Professional (Equestrian Instructor)
- Qualified Level Two Horse Archery Coach (National Horse Archery Association)
- NLP Coach - Student Practitioner
- AUSLAN Course 1 & 2 (student ongoing)
- Domestic and Family Violence Response Training DV-alert (Completed Accreditation CHCDFV001 - Recognise and Respond)
- Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) MOOC - University of Tasmania
- Reiki Level One Attuned/Trained
- Locum Trainer & Approved Assessor - Therapy Dogs Australia
- Approved Subject Matter Expert/Practical Assessor for Animal Studies Nationally Recognised Courses - Central QLD University
- Approved Subject Matter Expert/Practical Assessor for Equine Studies courses - Australian Equine Institute
- Member PATH Itl. (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International)
- Member IICT - International Institute for Complementary Therapists
- Member Animal Therapies Ltd (ATL)
- Member CPCA - Certified Practicing Counsellors Australia
- Member - International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP)
- Member Equestrian QLD/Equestrian Australia - Registered Coach
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