Horses provide a tool for physical therapy, emotional growth, and cognitive improvement, in a unique format that is fun, exhilarating, and sometimes has the power to change a person's perspective on life!

The contact with the animal is a powerful experience, and the strong bond that is sometimes experienced has a profound, uplifting effect on people. Communication with horses is all about us developing and refining our ability to communicate through intention, body language, energy and feel. 

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Equine Assisted Services - now at two locations:

 

Therapeutic horse riding (Rocklea) - for diagnosed ASD, mild Intellectual Impairment or mild Developmental delays only

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Therapeutic Horse Riding focuses on building balance, coordination, confidence, and emotional wellbeing through mounted activities. Riders learn at their own pace, starting with simple skills such as correct posture, steering, stopping, and maintaining rhythm with the horse’s movement. The horse’s natural gait helps improve core strength, body awareness, and focus, while the riding environment encourages calmness, trust, and positive connection.

Sessions are structured, supportive, and tailored to each rider’s abilities. The aim is not just to learn riding skills, but to develop independence, resilience, and a sense of achievement. Many riders discover that working with a horse helps them feel more grounded, capable, and confident in everyday life.

Our centre is proudly involved in the Special Olympics Equestrian Program, offering a clear pathway for riders who wish to participate in structured training and competition. The focus is on inclusion, personal growth, and celebrating each rider’s strengths.

Please note: 80kg weight limit.

Duration: 30 mins                                                                     Duration: 45 min

Cost: Junior (for ages 7-12yo) coach - $80                             n/a

          Intermediate (for ages 12yo – 90yo) coach - $85       $125

          Senior (for ages 15yo – 90yo) coach - $95                   $125

 

Equine Assisted Personal Development (Rocklea) - for mental health challenges

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Our Equine Assisted Personal Development program is a fully ground‑based learning experience designed to build confidence, communication skills, and emotional awareness through safe, guided interaction with horses. Because horses respond to our body language, energy, and behaviour in real time, they offer honest feedback that helps participants understand themselves and others more clearly.

Sessions involve practical activities such as grooming, safe horse‑handling techniques, and walking or leading horses in enclosed, controlled environments. These tasks support the development of teamwork, problem‑solving, boundary‑setting, and self‑regulation. Horses don’t judge or rush — their calm, consistent responses help learners recognise their own reactions and practise new skills in a supportive space.

The program is strengths‑based, hands‑on, and designed to help individuals build trust, awareness, and confidence. Over time, participants see how their choices and communication influence a horse’s behaviour — and how those lessons can be applied in everyday life.

Duration: 60 mins     Cost: $125

 

Natural Horsemanship (Adapted) (Rocklea) - for mental health challenges

Natural Horsemanship is about working with the horse in a way that respects his nature, instincts, and way of thinking. All activities are ground‑based, focusing on understanding how horses communicate, how they learn, and what helps them feel safe. Through calm, consistent interaction, we build the horse’s trust and respect while developing a willing partnership based on attentiveness and responsiveness.

In this approach, we learn to read the horse’s body language, notice small changes in behaviour, and respond in ways that make sense to the horse. The goal is to create eagerness and curiosity — using communication, timing, and feel rather than fear, force, or mechanical pressure. When the horse understands what we’re asking and feels confident in our leadership, he becomes more relaxed, cooperative, and willing to try.

Natural Horsemanship teaches us as much about ourselves as it does about horses. It encourages patience, presence, and emotional regulation. As we work with the horse, we learn to stay calm, clear, and consistent — discovering that the partnership improves most when we are working from our highest, most centred self.

 

Duration: 60 mins     Cost: $120

 

Equine Assisted Therapy – Counselling (Moggill)

​Equine Assisted Counselling is an unmounted therapeutic program that combines evidence‑based approaches — including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Person‑Centred Therapy — with interactive, ground‑based activities alongside a therapy horse. Each session is tailored to the client’s individual needs, goals, and pace, creating a safe and supportive environment for emotional exploration and personal growth.

Clients engage in activities such as observing horse behaviour, practising calm interaction, leading, grooming, and completing simple problem‑solving tasks with the horse. These experiences help build awareness of thoughts, feelings, and patterns, while the horse’s honest, moment‑to‑moment feedback supports insight, regulation, and confidence. The process encourages clients to develop healthier coping strategies, strengthen communication skills, and build a deeper sense of self‑understanding.

This service is suitable for individuals experiencing: ASD, ADD/ADHD, Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Stress Management, Carer Burnout, Relationship Issues, Life Changes, Self‑Esteem and Confidence Issues.

 

Nature-Based Counselling (Moggill)

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One on one counselling set in the natural calm environment of the hobby farm. Nature Based Counselling uses Cognitive Behavioral and Person Centred therapies individualised to meet your needs and goals. NB these sessions are not equine assisted.

Cost: $150/hr (discounts apply for pre-paid individualised programs)

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Combined Services

Natural Horsemanship (Adapted) and Therapeutic Horse Riding

Duration: 45 mins     Cost: $125

Duration: 60 mins     Cost: $150​

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FOR BOOKING YOUR INDIVIDUAL SESSION PLEASE CONTACT US.