Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?
~ Mary Oliver

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We combine strategic expertise with the wisdom of equine learning, to grow your business sustainably, lead authentically, and create lasting impact.
The Equivana Experience

Meet Stash

Hi, I’m Stash McCollough, the heart behind Equivana. With two decades of experienceas a successful business executive in Travel & Tourism and a leader in the non-profit sector, I offer you my support. I am the founder of Bridle Up Hope-San Diego, a mental-health focused equestrian program for girls and women. I’m also an Executive Coach, an ICF certified Master Facilitator Equus Coach, and a Teaching Horse Certified Facilitator. I’ve dedicated my career to empowering individuals and teams to grow through connection, authenticity, and transformation.

I hold an MBA from San Diego State University, which has equipped me with the strategic insight to help businesses thrive. Business development and systems optimization are what I excel at professionally. But, it’s my work with horses—and what they teach us about shared leadership, presence, and trust—that fuels my passion for helping others.

Through Equivana, I bring together my business expertise, whole-person coaching skills, and love for equine-facilitated learning to help people and businesses reach their full potential. Whether you’re seeking to grow your leadership skills, enhance your team’s performance, or take your business to the next level, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

Let’s create something extraordinary together!

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Stash McCollough

At Equivana Farm, my home in San Diego County, I offer a beautifully curated venue designed for equine assisted learning programs and retreats. My resident equine co-facilitators are gentle horses and sweet mini-donkeys – they are extraordinary teachers, offering us the opportunity to develop as our best selves by embracing self-awareness, improving communication, and building meaningful connections. Together, we create a unique space for learning and growth. Join us at the farm!

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Equivana Resources

There are many ways to experience the extraordinary power of the human-horse connection! Explore our resource partners' who are inspiring healing, sparking growth, and elevating lives.

Bridle Up Hope - San Diego
Bridle Up Hope blends the healing power of horses with the proven principles of The 7 Habits® to create life-changing experiences for girls and women.

Bridle Up Hope’s mission is to inspire hope, confidence, and resilience in girls and women through horses and habits.
TeachingHorse, LLC
TeachingHorse is a leadership development company. Our vision is to prepare generations of
leaders capable of guiding healthy and sustainable organizations. We
specialize in experiential learning that includes working with horses.
The Center for Equus Coaching
The Center for Equus Coaching is a world-class training institute and international community of Equus Coaches dedicated to personal transformation, authentic leadership and empowered living.

The Center for Equus Coaching is comprised of a group of the industry’s most experienced and most trusted coaches.
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