Ellen Marie Sundland Bauer

Ellen Marie Sundland Bauer is a Norwegian horsemanship coach, clinician, and Certified Advanced Happy Horse Happy Life (HHHL) Instructor, specializing in horse psychology, natural horsemanship, groundwork, liberty, young horse development, and relationship-based training for horses and riders of all disciplines. She is the only Advanced HHHL instructor in Scandinavia.

Disciplines

Natural horsemanship

Groundwork

Liberty

Dressage

Show jumping

Trail riding

Young horse development

Problem horse rehabilitation

Coaching Specialties

Horse psychology

Natural horsemanship

Groundwork and liberty

Young horse starting

Problem-solving

Trailer loading

Confidence building

Rider leadership

Horse-human communication

Online coaching

Clinics and workshops

Training Philosophy

Ellen's approach centers on understanding how horses think and learn, using clear communication, trust, and leadership rather than force. Following Linda Parelli's How to Talk Horse curriculum, she teaches riders to build confident, willing partnerships by addressing the horse's emotional and mental needs first.

Professional Background

With more than 30 years of equine experience, Ellen has worked with horses across a wide range of disciplines, including starting young horses, resolving behavioral challenges, dressage, show jumping, liberty, and trail riding. She operates from her farm in Vang i Valdres, Norway, where she hosts lessons, clinics, retreats, and horse training programs. She is the only Certified Advanced Happy Horse Happy Life Instructor in Scandinavia.

Areas of Expertise

Horse psychology

Natural horsemanship

Liberty work

Groundwork

Young horse education

Problem horse rehabilitation

Rider confidence

Leadership development

Relationship-based training

Trail riding

Services

Private lessons

Online coaching

Zoom lessons

Video evaluations

Clinics

Multi-day workshops

Horse training

Colt starting

Problem horse training

Trail riding experiences

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Advanced Happy Horse Happy Life (HHHL) Instructor

Licensed instructor of the How to Talk Horse curriculum by Linda Parelli

Notable Highlights

Only Certified Advanced Happy Horse Happy Life Instructor in Scandinavia.

More than 30 years of experience across multiple equestrian disciplines.

Offers in-person and online coaching, clinics, and horse training.

Specializes in relationship-based horsemanship and horse psychology using the Happy Horse Happy Life curriculum.