Adiva Murphy
AM“Canadian horsemanship coach specializing in Straightness Training, groundwork, and holistic horse development.”
Main Discipline
Dressage
The Philosophy
Adiva Murphy is a Canadian horsemanship coach, trainer, and clinician based in Kamloops. She specializes in blending classical training principles, natural horsemanship, and modern equine science to develop balanced, confident horses and riders. She has over 30 years of experience starting young horses, retraining problem horses, and coaching riders across multiple disciplines.
Specialties:
Straightness Training®
Classical Dressage
Groundwork and Liberty
Colt Starting and Young Horse Development
Problem Horse Rehabilitation
Horse Agility
Rider Education and Clinics
Western and English disciplines
Credentials & Highlights:
Certified Straightness Training Grade 1 Instructor
CHA Master Instructor Level 4 (English & Western)
Judge for dressage, trail, and horse agility
Named 2025 Certified Horsemanship Coach of the Year (North America)