Sue Spence – Horses Helping Humans™ Founder and Program Developer

Meet Sue, the heart and soul behind Horses Helping Humans Australia, a program that combines her deep love for horses and her passion for helping others. With over 20 years of experience in Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and a lifetime of Equestrian experience, Sue has dedicated her life to creating a safe and supportive environment where people of all ages and backgrounds can experience the life-changing benefits of EAL
Sue's journey with horses began decades ago, where she quickly discovered their remarkable ability to connect with people on a deeper level. Having been diagnosed with both autism level 2 and ADHD as an adult it made it very clear to Sue why horses were so important to her growing up to help her with the many challenges she faced. Recognising their potential to aid in emotional, social, and physical growth, she founded Horses Helping Humans Australia, aiming to offer a unique space for healing, learning, and personal development.
Through the program, Sue focuses on working closely with individuals from our most at-risk communities, providing tailored experiences that foster confidence, communication, and connection. Her vision is to make Equine Assisted Learning accessible to everyone, creating a positive impact on participants and their families.
Under Sue's guidance, Horses Helping Humans has grown into a trusted name in the field, known for its commitment to safety, compassion, and excellence. Whether you're seeking support, a new way to connect with horses, or simply a space to grow, Sue and her team are here to guide you every step of the way.
Sue was the first person to identify that different personality profiles exhibited differing body language when under pressure. Her business Horses Helping Humans™ has been featured in numerous reports, events, programs, newspapers, and magazines.
Sue specialises in personality profiling and body language analysis. Her four horses represent a modern adaption of The Four Temperaments theoretical framework, and her unique work demonstrates how choleric, melancholy, sanguine and phlegmatic personality types have their own conditioned responses when under pressure. ‘Horse whispering’ meets ‘people whispering’ within her innovative equine-assisted life coaching program that integrates interpersonal communication skills, body language, emotional intelligence and personality types. Sue says she is “simply making each personality conscious of the body language that is hindering their communication”.



When in the arena, Sue and her horses facilitate immediate change in those they help, hence her great demand from youth organisations, support workers and mental health specialists. Meanwhile, global opportunities as a keynote speaker and panel member have allowed her to bring this magic into boardrooms and more communities. Sue works with multi-national companies, psychologists, psychiatrists, small businesses, schools, event organisers, community groups and celebrities. She has unlocked effective communication skills for people ranging from CEOs – to actors – to disadvantaged youth.
Sue’s commitment to the program and the community has been recognised through the following awards:
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2022 McPherson Community Achiever Award
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2021 Gold Coast Women in Business – Finalist Business Adaptation & Ingenuity and a Merit Achievement in the overall Business Awards
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2018 Heart of Woman Awards - Youth & Children’s Services
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2016 Gold Coast Business Woman of the Year Award winner for ‘Creating Change’
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2014 Gold Coast Women in Business Community Dedication Award Winner 2014.


She has presented on Network Ten, featured on the cover of How to Present magazine, been interviewed for ABC Radio, and been written up in the Sydney Morning Herald, the Australian’s Women’s Weekly and international magazines. She has been patiently spreading her messages of self-acceptance, anti-bullying, effective body language skills and respect to the world.


Currently, Sue works with horses and clients on the Gold Coast, Australia, and her vision is to see people trained to deliver the program across Australia and New Zealand. Sue lives by her motto; “There should never be any intimidation or fear in communication; there should only be mutual respect and trust”. She has faced many personal challenges herself and is passionate about sharing with others how to overcome adversity. Sue is also dedicated to her horses, entrepreneurship, community, and about giving everyone access to the skills they need to thrive, no matter what their background or self-perceived limitations.