Tasmanian Rural Women's Award recognises horse-learning entrepreneur Melissa Duniam

Melissa Duniam teaches people how to interact with horses, but her students are not there to ride them.

They are there to learn how to be better managers, leaders and communicators, all with the help of Ms Duniam's equine friends.

"They learn how to communicate with horses and therefore become better communicators with humans," she said.

Ms Duniam was today recognised for her work at Hobart's Parliament House as the 2023 Agrifutures Rural Women's Award winner for Tasmania.

"It's going to help me raise awareness and show teams and businesses this is available," she said.

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Article written by: Erin Cooper-Douglas