Practitioners

Lisa Coffey – Founder

Lisa Coffey is the founder of Racing Hearts, a program that brings together her two greatest passions — horses and mental health. Originally from Ireland, Lisa moved to Australia in 2009 after a career working with racehorses across both countries.

A riding injury led her to study counselling and psychotherapy, and it was here that she discovered the power of Equine Assisted Therapy. Combining her background in racing with her training in mental health, Lisa created Racing Hearts to support both horses and people in finding new purpose beyond the track or the therapy room.

With a strong affinity for thoroughbreds and a belief in the quiet wisdom of horses, Lisa’s approach centres on trust, connection, and mutual respect. Through therapy sessions, retraining programs, and community engagement, she continues to champion the potential of horse-human partnerships to create meaningful change.

Tracey Tewksbury – Coach

Tracey has been immersed in the world of horses since early childhood, building a lifetime of experience grounded in classical principles and shaped by years of training under respected European mentors. While dressage remains her core discipline, Tracey’s approach to horsemanship extends far beyond the arena.

With a deep commitment to ethical training and equine welfare, she brings a holistic understanding to her work — one that integrates rider biomechanics, equine clinical ethology, and psychology. Tracey believes that true progress comes through partnership, echoing the timeless wisdom of Xenophon: “Anything forced or misunderstood can never be beautiful.”

Her expertise spans dressage training, horsemanship, groundwork, liberty, foundation jumping, float training, retraining problem behaviours and off-the-track Thoroughbreds. Whether she’s helping solve behavioural challenges or guiding a young horse towards self-carriage, her focus is always on cultivating harmony, balance, and mutual trust.

Tracey is passionate about creating meaningful connections between horse and rider. Her training programs prioritise communication, softness, and understanding — with the ultimate goal of developing not just skilled equestrians, but thoughtful, empathetic horse people.

Sara Lejman – Coach

Sara grew up in Poland with a deep-rooted love for horses, particularly dressage — the discipline that has always captured her heart. While she also explored show jumping and enjoyed the thrill of competition, it was her curiosity and drive to understand riding on a deeper level that led her to become a certified riding instructor. What began as a side interest gradually evolved into a true calling.

Now based in Australia, Sara is passionate about introducing young riders to the equestrian world and helping them develop not just skills, but a lasting love for the sport. She believes riding is as much about mindset and personal growth as it is about technique, and she weaves these values into her daily training.

With a strong interest in biomechanics, Sara focuses on helping riders improve their strength, flexibility, and mobility — all essential foundations for effective, balanced riding. Outside of the arena, she enjoys dancing and pilates, both of which complement her approach to movement and body awareness in the saddle.

Andrea Dunsby – Coach

Andrea is a truly global equestrian, with a background as diverse as her riding experience. Born in Egypt to Dutch and British parents, she has lived in Egypt, the Netherlands, Qatar, the UAE, the UK, China, and now calls Australia home. No matter where life has taken her, one passion has remained constant: horses.

Her journey has taken her from working in large competition stables in Beijing to riding in the backyards of rural Australia, giving her a rich and varied perspective on horsemanship across cultures. These experiences have deepened her appreciation for the universal bond between horse and rider.

Currently, Andrea is retraining her off-the-track Thoroughbred, Henry, as a showjumper while also competing in endurance riding — two contrasting disciplines that continually challenge and inspire her. Beyond the saddle, Andrea has a love of language learning. She is fluent in Dutch and currently studying Mandarin Chinese, having earned an HSK Level 2 certification.

Andrea’s approach to horse training is rooted in the belief that “by going slow, we go fast.”

Mary Kedwell – Psychologist

Jenny Bedford – Occupational Therapist

Jenny’s bio coming soon