Our Team
AppleWood Stables is located just south of the peaceful village of Tyrone, only 15 minutes from Oshawa and within an hour of Toronto. We are situated on just under 20 acres of pasture and apple orchard.
Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced rider, our instructors can tailor a year-round program to suit your needs.
Come for a tour! At AppleWood Stables, we are fully committed to providing a complete equine education to our students. Please call or email us to set up an appointment to see the horses and meet our team.
Aubrey Mitchell
Aubrey's equine experience started here in Durham at the age of seven. Formally educated in
England, she graduated with a diploma in Equine Studies and Animal Sciences and holds her British
Horse Society Assistant Instructor Certifcate (BHSAI).
Aubrey feels she was privileged to have ridden in true horse country and her time spent
riding in Britain still shows in her riding, teaching and horsemanship today.
Aubrey is an Equine Canada Certified Instructor.
When it comes to teaching and molding young riders, she draws from her experiences
spent eventing and showing ponies on the hunter circuits. Aubrey’s love for the fundamentals
translates into a strong foundation which riders can then apply to their work over fences.
Asia Tomlinson
Asia has been with Applewood since it first opened its doors in 2014. An accomplished rider, Asia, achieved her Equine Canada Rider Level 5 by the age of 15. She hopes to pursue further levels when her busy schedule allows.
Asia has been riding since she was 6 years old. She demonstrates excellent “feel” and a strong foundation which allows her to showcase the very best from a variety of different mounts. An animal lover at heart, she has always had a natural understanding of equine behaviour.
Asia has a keen work ethic and is a stickler for the rules! These traits are leading her to pursue a career in law enforcement. In her little spare time she enjoys team sports and spending time with family.
Olivia Moffat
Olivia has been a valued member of the Applewood team since 2015. Since starting riding at the age of 6, Liv has always loved horses and feels very fortunate to have worked alongside them for several years. Liv feels there is always more to learn, and in her time at Applewood, has begun her steps to accreditation through the Equine Canada Rider Level Program.
Olivia enjoys getting to know everyone at the farm and will always greet them with a friendly smile! Her kind and supportive spirit makes her a great role model to younger students.
It is no surprise that Olivia spends many hours in the saddle! Her soft style and patient approach make her extremely beneficial for bringing out the best in the more sensitive riding horses. Olivia showcases beautiful equitation and a natural affinity for the hunter jumper disciplines.
Olivia also dedicates much of her own time to her other passions. She is both a natural photographer and artist. Liv is currently studying to become an Urban Planner and when the time is right, hopes to have a facility of her own someday!
Don Reid
We are very fortunate to have our blacksmith live on site! Don Reid of DR Farrier Services is responsible for all of our horse’s hoof care. Don uses traditional techniques to achieve optimal results with hopes to maintain or improve the horse’s health and performance. Don’s years of experience also enables him to deal with corrective shoeing for many conditions and injuries.
A farrier’s craft requires precision and Don Reid’s attention to detail shows in the quality of his work. Care is always taken to make the experience with the farrier a positive one.
Erin Hackney
Erin Hackney was certified as an Equine Massage Therapist in 2001, through Jodi Pendry (RMT, Equissage USA). While actively employed in the racing industry here in Ontario, she continued her education completing Equine Functional Anatomy through the University of Guelph's Online Studies, as well as Introduction to Acupressure, and Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy through Durham College. More recently Erin also underwent DIY Canine Massage taught by Shari Seymour.
Erin has been involved in many aspects of the horse world, from Pony Club, Dressage and Carriage Driving, to Standardbred racing and is always looking to learn and improve on her knowledge. Helping horses to achieve their best individual performance is very important to her. Through bodywork and proper conditioning techniques she hopes to help maintain and improve movement, coordination, and prevent injury in every equine athlete.
Dr. Katy Spiewak B.Sc., D.C.
Born and raised in Northumberland County, Dr. Katy Spiewak holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Guelph, and her Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Dr. Katy grew up with a variety of animals and started riding horses at the age of eight. Dr. Katy has been certified in animal chiropractic through the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) since 2008 and is also a member of the Ontario Chiropractic Association, the Canadian Chiropractic Association and the College of Chiropractors of Ontario.
Most commonly, Dr. Katy treats horses, dogs and cats for muscle and joint issues but has also treated ferrets, rabbits, donkeys and even a cockatoo. She believes animals are happiest when they are free to move and play and really enjoys improving mobility so that they can lead their best life. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, cycle-fit, hiking and spending time with her husband, two young sons, dog and cat.
