My Story
Evolutionary Psychologist | Natural Leadership Coach |
Neurodivergent System Thinker | Wild Horse Advocate
Hi, I’m Britta
Like you, I’ve always dreamed of a peaceful and natural connection with my horse—built on trust, not control. That dream took me on a long journey through psychology, leadership, and wild horse behavior. Today, I teach a calm and intuitive approach to horse-human relationships based on mutual respect and real presence.
I’m a registered counselor in Canada, certified in Equine Facilitated Wellness, and deeply inspired by the social dynamics of wild horses. My approach blends science, emotion, body language—and a whole lot of empathy.
Through Being Herd, I help horse lovers and gentle leaders step into their true power—without dominance, pressure, or pretending to be someone they’re not. Whether you’re guiding your horse, your family, or your team—your leadership matters.
Let’s make it feel good, honest, and deeply natural.
About Me
I’ve always loved horses, but as a teenager, I stopped riding because I couldn’t stand how they were treated. Years later, I returned to the horse world and definitely saw some progress, but I was still told to be the boss and more dominant. But that’s just not who I am, so I turned to gentler methods like R+, which led to a great relationship with my mare, Cinder. But I still struggled with setting clear boundaries and leading confidently, leaving us both feeling unsafe with each other.
Today
But now I wasn’t a teenager anymore, just wanting a horse to love. My background in evolutionary psychology and attachment theory helped me see how societal norms shaped humans – and of course horses too. This curiosity led me to study wild horse behavior – in the wild and after they’ve been captured. Observing their natural interactions opened my eyes to what my horses were communicating -and what it all had to do with me. Now, I’d love to share that world with you.
Background
Self-employed since 2008 as a counsellor & leadership coach. German dialect coach for international film and TV projects since 2014. Junior lawyer (Justice Institute in Germany and in London, UK). Human Resources Consultant (Telekom, Germany). Project Manager (IIR International, Germany). Book (published in German): Evolution & Selflove – The Normativity Hypothesis of the Attachment Theory under Critical Consideration of Cultural and Evolutionary Perspectives.
Degrees
Registered Counsellor with ACCT, Canada. Certified Equine Facilitated Wellness Professional with Pro-EFW (2-year training with Healing Hooves, AB, Canada). B.Sc. Psychology, University of Hagen, Germany. LLM eq, University of Frankfurt, Germany. 2-year Mediation & Conflict Resolution advanced training program, Justice Institute, BC, Canada. Certified Reiki Practitioner for People & Horses (Whispering Equine, AB, Canada), Trained Pro-Active Coach, CTI.
With Horses
Masterclass Wild Horses (3-y program; Marc Lubetzki). Chi Horsing (Sandra König). Trust Technique (James French). Clicker Training (Various Trainers). Dancing with Horses (K.F. Hempfling). Horsefulness (Karine Vandenborre). Academic Art of Riding (Bent Branderup). Ribbleton Attunement (Paulette Clark).
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A Magic dwells in each Beginning
I’ve moved 21 times, including across continents. Favorite movie: Four Weddings and a Funeral. Favorite author: Elizabeth George. I’ve now set foot on every continent, and my adventures are far from over. After spending quite some time observing wild horses, I’m excited to continue this journey in Arizona and Nevada this year. I follow a plant-based diet and constantly explore the depths of consciousness, spirituality, and duality – absorbing everything I can along the way.
Your Message for Me
I’d love to hear your story, please send me a message to the email below and I’ll get back to you usually within 24h.
britta.zeimer(at)gmail.com