MORE ABOUT DIANAHelping clients reflect and grow through horses and storytelling.
As someone who lives with both a visual and hearing impairment, Diana is deeply committed to accessibility and inclusion. She is dedicated to providing individualized adaptations that support success, ensuring that every client feels seen and empowered, both in the barn and beyond.
Diana Bezdedeanu is an Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) Foundation 2 certified practitioner through The HERD Institute® and a certified Horse Powered Reading® facilitator. In addition, Diana currently serves as Content Coordinator for Westwood Living, the largest publication in the Best Version Media network of more than 1,400 publications across North America. She is also a staff writer for Sidelines and Community Horse, and contributes frequently to Equine Business Magazine. Her storytelling expertise deeply informs her facilitation style, allowing her to help clients reflect on their experiences, find meaning in nonverbal moments, and articulate personal insights gained through working with horses.
Meet the HOPE Herd
aka. the daily motivation.
Coffee
2018 Bay Thoroughbred MareCoffee is a friendly Off-the-Track Thoroughbred (OTTB) mare with a personality that’s hard not to love. Her favorite activity is eating - Mint Julep Zero Proof Horse Treats, Dunkin’ coffee rolls, and alfalfa are just a few of her go-to snacks.
Due to Kissing Spine, Coffee is no longer rideable, but she is now enjoying retirement alongside her best friend, London.
London
2005 Bay Thoroughbred MareWhile little is known about London’s life prior to joining the herd in October 2021, her personality speaks for itself. She enjoys a good grooming session, most treats (with the exception of apples), playing “fetch” with sticks, rolling in the mud, and making the occasional silly face for the camera.
Like Coffee, London is no longer rideable due to sciatica. Even so, she is an incredibly resilient horse and is never shy about expressing her opinions.
Credentials & Professional Roles
✤ Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) Foundation 2 Certified Practitioner through The HERD Institute®
✤ Certified Horse Powered Reading® Facilitator
✤ Content Coordinator for Westwood Living, the largest publication in the Best Version Media network with more than 1,400 publications across North America
✤ Staff Writer for Sidelines Magazine and Community Horse
✤ Contributor to Equine Business Magazine
✤ Member of the PATH International DEI Committee since February 2024
With years of experience writing for leading equestrian publications and storytelling at the heart of her work, Diana helps individuals, brands, and organizations bring their stories to life through thoughtful, engaging writing.