Mission

True North means aligning with your calling, getting in touch with your inner-knowing, and discovering the right path. At True North Equine the mission is to do that with horses. Macey helps horses and people discover their fullest potential through training, lessons, and facilitation. For more information on Macey and True North Equine, read on below.

Macey McCallion: Head Trainer

Macey began riding at the age of 5 in 1989. She comes from a background in showing western and hunter pleasure horses. She started her professional career in 2002 and founded True North Equine in 2020. She has won multiple Regional and National championships in the Morgan horse show circuit, USEF region horse of the year awards, California show horse association, and ETI competitions. In addition to competing in the Morgan show circuit, Macey has ridden with and apprenticed for many top level riders across multiple disciplines.

Although Macey’s background is in competitive riding, her approach to horses and riders has been heavily influenced by her work in the equine assisted learning and therapy field. After graduating college with a BA in Sociology, Macey attended trainings at the Gestalt Equine Institute of the Rockies. This was where Macey began to realize what a profound impact horses can truly have on humans. She went on to obtain her certification in equine facilitated learning from The HERD institute and the Gestalt Equine Institute of the Rockies.

Macey’s approach in working with horses is a relational one. She believes horses want harmony and connection. Any issues that arise in your horse are opportunities for self reflection and personal growth. Macey acknowledges that horses call us to our greatness and they offer us opportunities to grow, heal and evolve as humans. She currently operates True North Equine at Sycamore Canyon Equestrian Center in San Dimas CA. Macey also works as the Western coach for Cal Poly Pomona’s equestrian team since 2019. She travels with the show team attending competitions through the academic year.

Macey's focus is on developing relational horsemanship skills in the human and instilling confidence and trust in horses. To achieve this her emphasis is on developing somatic awareness and mental clarity in the rider, and focusing on relationship building and connection with the horses. The goal is to truly enjoy the company of your horse and make your dreams, whatever they may from the show arena to the trail be a tangible reality. If you wish to deepen your understanding of yourself, improve your horsemanship, and become a competent, confident rider, contact Macey to take the next steps in your equine journey!

Cory Katzman: Assistant Trainer

Cory is a recent addition to the True North Equine staff. While he had an interest in horses from an early age, it wasn't until his college years at Cal Poly Pomona where he found the Arabian Horse Center that horses truly became a focal point in his life.

Becoming obsessed with constantly improving his groundwork and training, since 2019 he has worked with multiple trainers, attended clinics, and help put in solid foundational skills on multiple younger horses. His love for the vaquero style of riding lead him to start two younger mares of his own on their path to becoming finished bridle horses.

At True North Equine, Cory will be offering foundational ground work training, beginner lessons, colt starting and assisting with other horses in training. His goal is to aid in creating a solid foundation for both rider and horse through building trust and developing harmony. He believes instilling this foundation on young horses sets them up for success in the next stages of their lives with their current or future owners. Corey is truly a welcome asset to the True North Equine team.