About Us

Hi, my name is Andy, and this is my story How I got to doing the w work I do with horses.

My relationship with horses began from a place of deep admiration and curiosity. For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by these incredible animals, the way they communicate, connect, and respond to the world around them. Fifteen years ago, I was introduced to the profound impact horses can have on human well being, and that experience began a journey of learning, discovery, and personal transformation that continues to this day.

Through my own experiences with horses, I discovered something powerful. Horses do not respond to the masks we create, the stories we tell, or the image we try to present to the world. They respond to what is happening within us. They notice our breathing, our emotions, our body language, and our state of being in the present moment.

During my own healing journey, I experienced how the presence of horses, combined with conscious breathing and deeper awareness of my body, helped me reconnect with myself in a way that words alone could not always achieve. This experience changed the way I understood personal growth and healing. I began to explore the relationship between breath, the nervous system, emotional awareness, and the unique ability horses have to reflect what is happening beneath the surface.

The idea for Breathing with Horses™ began while I was writing a book to honor the lessons I had learned from my father and from my many years with horses. As part of that journey, I began experimenting with conscious breathing exercises around horses, wanting to understand how they would respond. What I discovered was remarkable. Horses reacted not to my intentions or the words I spoke, but to my internal state, my breathing, my presence, and the changes taking place within me.

These experiences became the foundation for developing Breathing with Horses™, an innovative coaching and counseling method that combines conscious breathing, embodied awareness, and the unique sensitivity of horses. The work takes place without riding, allowing people to slow down, become more aware of themselves, and explore patterns, emotions, and relationships in a safe and supportive environment.

Breathing with Horses™ was created from my personal journey, my psychological background, my coaching training, and the many lessons I have learned alongside horses. It is built on the belief that meaningful change begins when we learn to reconnect with ourselves, listen deeply, and create a different relationship with our own thoughts, emotions, and body.

I hold Psychology Degree from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits University), South Africa, and completed my foundation coaching training with the ICCI (International Coaching & Counseling Institute), which is accredited by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). I am currently continuing my studies toward practitioner-level accreditation with the ICCI.

Those who have worked with Alex often describe his ability to read horses as something rare. His deep understanding of horse body language, emotions, and responses comes from decades of observation, experience, and genuine partnership with horses.

My name is Alex, and my journey with horses began as a child. From an early age, horses were not simply animals to me, but partners, teachers, and a lifelong passion. By the age of twelve, I already had my own stables and was gaining the hands-on experience that would shape my understanding of horses for decades to come.

I began my professional journey as a jockey before moving into horse training, where I developed a reputation as one of Israel's most respected horsemen. Over many years, I have trained a wide variety of horse breeds and developed an exceptional ability to understand horses, their behavior, and their individual needs.

I am the owner of Dekel Farm in Or Akiva, where I continues to work with horses and people. After studying Therapeutic Riding at Wingate, I became a highly sought-after therapeutic riding instructor, helping children and adults build confidence, communication skills, and meaningful connections through their relationship with horses.

I bring a lifetime of experience, knowledge, and connection with horses to Breathing with Horses™ Coaching and Counseling Method

Within Breathing with Horses™, I brings the horse's perspective into the process. My knowledge ensures that the horses are respected as active partners, allowing the connection between horse and human to develop naturally through trust, awareness, and mutual understanding.

Together with Breathing with Horses™, my lifelong relationship with horses helps create an environment where people can slow down, reconnect, and experience the powerful lessons horses offer.