Brie Simpson

Brie Simpson brings over 22 years of equestrian experience, beginning with a successful career within the traditional training world as a Hunter/Jumper coach and trainer. In 2020, she consciously shifted her practice with the founding of PATH Equestrian. That year marked a deliberate change, as she stepped away from conventional methods to become a vocal advocate for force-free, welfare-first, and Positive Reinforcement practices. Today, she is recognized as a leader in welfare-based training, trusted by veterinarians, equine professionals and horse owners alike.

Her contributions extend beyond the track facility she played a role in designing and now manages. Brie mentors students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, including veterinary and graduate students, co-op placements, and horse owners seeking applied experience in welfare-based training and management. She has authored peer-reviewed articles with MadBarn on enrichment and stereotypic behaviour, and has been featured in the Canadian Horse Annual. She is invited to deliver clinics on the equine pain ethogram, supporting staff and facilities in applying research-based tools to daily horse care.

Brie’s brand is built on meaningful engagement, discussion, and approachability. Through her social media platforms, she fosters open dialogue that connects welfare science with everyday horse owners and professionals, creating a community that values evidence-based and compassionate practices.

Being recognized as a WBA Endorsed Trainer is both an honour and a responsibility. For Brie, it means continuing to hold herself to the highest standards of welfare, education, and transparency while ensuring horses’ needs remain at the heart of every decision. Her mission is to ensure that welfare-first practices become the standard, not the exception.”