Founder, Co-Owner EFL Level 1 Certified Coach HERD Institute
Masterson Method certification
Equine Professional
Sarah Mahatzke
Certified Teacher
Early Childhood General
Special Education
Reading Instruction
Leah Astrup
Brain/Body Coach & Z-Health
Neuro Coach
Awareness Through Movement Feldenkrais practitioner
Adam Diehl
Co-owner
MA in Genetics from Cornell University Equine Management certificate from MSU
Huda Davillier
Certified Yoga Instructor & SEL Educator
EFL Lvl 1 Certified Coach HERD Institute
Horse Powered Reading Facilitator
Elizabeth Krieger
Certified Special Education Teacher
MA in Special Education
Frequently asked questions
Happy Hooves is led by a team of six coaches and instructors, including founder Crystal Birchmeier-Diehl, with backgrounds spanning equine-facilitated learning, special education, movement therapy, and yoga instruction.
Each coach brings different certifications and training suited to their program — including EFL Level 1 certification through the HERD Institute, Z-Health Neuro Coaching, Feldenkrais practice, and special education credentials. See each coach's profile below for their specific background.
Yes. Coaches specialize by program — for example, Brain-Body Lessons are led by Leah Astrup, while camp programs for children with learning differences are led by certified special education teachers like Sarah Mahatzke and Elizabeth Krieger.
Yes. Happy Hooves is co-owned by founder Crystal Birchmeier-Diehl and Adam Diehl.
Reach out directly to discuss your goals — Happy Hooves will help match you with the right coach and program for your needs. info@hhooves.com, (734) 546-6039
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