Balance Equine Therapies

08/10/2025

26/09/2025

✨ Now offering FREE Counselling Sessions ✨
As part of her final placement, Helen is providing person-centred talk therapy sessions in a safe and supportive space.

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🌿 Meet Helen – Counselling Student (Final Placement, University of Canberra) 🌿 - Nowra area for face to face - Australia wide for online or phone sessions.

We’re excited to welcome Helen to Balance Equine Assisted Therapies!
🎓 Bachelor of Social Science (Health Promotion & Social Policy)
🎓 Final stage of her Master of Counselling (University of Canberra)

Helen is passionate about supporting people through life’s challenges 💚, with a special interest in working alongside parents & carers, and those with lived experience of ADHD & ASD.

✨ Now offering FREE Counselling Sessions ✨
As part of her final placement, Helen is providing person-centred talk therapy sessions in a safe and supportive space.

📍 Walk & talk on the farm
🌳 Sitting sessions overlooking the farm
💻 Online or phone sessions

This is a unique opportunity to access free counselling while supporting a dedicated student completing her professional training.

📩 Limited places available – complete the intake for at this link to start the free process - https://forms.gle/7BGZE5ZYMBLWK3w87

15/04/2025

So exciting!!. Our new shirts are in. Staff are going to be looking snazzy. 😊🐴🥰😍🦄

06/04/2025

🐴 Holiday ‘Horse Wisdom’ Sessions 🐴
✨ A unique, ground-based horse experience for kids & teens ✨

Looking for a meaningful holiday activity that builds confidence and emotional awareness?

Our Horse Wisdom sessions offer hands-on interaction with horses to support emotional regulation, communication, and self-awareness. Through journaling, guided reflection, and practical activities, participants connect with horses and themselves in a calm, supportive environment.
Run by: Experienced Social Workers, Counsellors and Teachers.

🧠 For children and teens who benefit from therapeutic-style experiences
🎯 Designed for all abilities – tailored to age groups
📓 Includes reflective discussion, journaling, and experiential learning
🌿 No riding involved – all activities are ground-based

🕘 Morning Sessions (Ages 8–11)
🕐 Afternoon Sessions (Ages 13–16)

📍 Balance Equestrian, NSW
🎟️ Book now: https://www.trybooking.com/DATRC
📞 For NDIS access or support info, contact Kristy Hall: 0416 038 724

This session is a great intro to our full 10-week Horse Wisdom therapeutic program, facilitated by our registered Counsellor through Balance Equine Therapies. NDIS funding may be available under therapeutic supports. Run by: Experienced Social Workers and Counsellors.

23/03/2025

The amazing staff at Balance Equine Therapies - visit our website to learn more!
or fill out our intake form if you are interested in working with us. Intake form: https://forms.gle/HBZc9gai6tUWupKm8

our website:http://www.balanceequinetherapies.com.au/our-staff/

22/03/2025

Horse Agistment AVAILABLE – LIMITED SPOTS! 🌟

Looking for a supportive, friendly place to agist your horse or take riding lessons? Balance Equestrian offers the perfect environment for both horses and riders, with extra facilities and coaching.

22/03/2025

What a day at Balance! Between riding lessons and equine therapy sessions, the place was full of energy, laughter, learning, and connection from morning to evening.

We held two hours of Mighty Minis with six amazing little riders aged 4 to 7 – so much confidence and joy packed into those tiny boots!
Across the day, 12 Equine Therapy sessions and 8 riding lessons were delivered with care, enthusiasm, and heart. In total, 7 staff were on site supporting riders, participants, horses, and each other – a huge effort!

A big thank you to today’s hardworking crew – Nikki, Alinta, Kira, Renee, Beth, Paige, Kohia, and our fantastic helper Tilly. Your dedication, calmness and teamwork made everything run smoothly and made a real impact on so many young people.

And of course, a special shoutout to Noa, Emily, and Brax – who are part of our amazing weekly team and contribute so much to keeping things running behind the scenes.

How do we fit it all in? Well… we start early, and we finish late.
We do it because we believe in the power of horses. Whether it’s building confidence in the saddle, creating a space for emotional healing, or just giving someone a moment to breathe and connect – horse riding and equine therapy truly change lives. And that’s why we show up, every day, with passion, patience, and purpose.

To all our equine legends who gave their all today – we know you’ll be enjoying a well-earned rest tonight.

As the owner of Balance, I couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible team I’ve built over the past eight years. Watching this community grow, and seeing the impact we make together, fills me with pride every single day. Thank you all for being part of this journey.
x Kristy ❤️😊🐴

Complete the form to join our Equine Therpaies sessions: https://forms.gle/gxCZekq91sR2vbQs8

21/03/2025

It’s looking like a perfect day for Equine Therapy at Balance Equine Therapies ☁️ With a cool 24° on the way and fresh green paddocks after the rain, our ponies are ready to go and so are we! 🐴🌿

Sessions with our social workers and counsellors will be running throughout the day, offering calm, connection, and support in our safe, horse-filled environment 🧠❤️

Whether it’s building confidence, setting boundaries, or just being present with the ponies – we’re here for it.

Interested in sessions with us?
Fill out an intake form: https://forms.gle/iQjV9R1ayxXwFgH2A

Looking forward to another meaningful day with our amazing clients and therapy herd!

01/03/2025

🌿🐴 We’re Hiring – Allied Health Professional (Equine-Assisted Therapy) 🐴🌿

Are you a Psychologist, Counsellor, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist with a passion for helping young people? Are you looking for an opportunity to grow a role into your own, working in a unique, equine-assisted therapy environment?

Balance Equine Therapies is looking for a dedicated Allied Health Professional to join our team! Our long-standing social worker is moving on to new adventures, and we are searching for the right person to take over an existing caseload of 10 participants with the potential to expand the role in line with our business framework and goals.

🛑 This role is for you if you want to:
✅ Use both groundwork and ridden activities with horses to support emotional regulation, social skills, and mental well-being.
✅ Work primarily with children and adolescents in a therapy-focused, not riding-focused environment.
✅ Step into an established client base and have the flexibility to grow your caseload.
✅ Take advantage of a structured transition period, working alongside our current social worker to ensure a smooth handover.
✅ Work independently while being part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

📍 Position Details:
• Approx. 10 hours per week (majority of sessions are Saturday mornings 9 AM – 1 PM, with additional weekday sessions).
• Casual or Independent Contractor (ABN holder).
• Opportunities for growth – expand the client list and shape the role in alignment with Balance Equine Therapies’ mission.
• Safe, professional setting with trained therapy horses.

🛑 What You Need:
✔️ Qualifications as a Psychologist, Counsellor, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist.
✔️ Experience working with children & adolescents in a therapeutic setting.
✔️ Strong interest in equine-assisted therapy (formal training is a bonus but not essential).
✔️ Trauma-informed practice and ability to create a safe, inclusive space.
✔️ Organisational skills to maintain session notes & reports (e.g., NDIS documentation).
✔️ WWCC & Professional Indemnity Insurance.

🚀 This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to make this role your own, grow your client base, and be part of something truly meaningful!

📩 Interested? PM us or Contact Kristy Hall at [email protected] or send a message to 0416 038 724 to learn more!

🔄 Tag someone who would be perfect for this role! 👇

17/02/2025

Hi, just a heads up that the husky triathlon is on this Saturday, 22 February. Unfortunately, this means that any sessions between 11 AM to 3:30 PM may incur some delays on arrival so please leave 20 to 30 minutes extra time so that you are on time for your session. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
I have attached an image for your reference that I received in the mail.
Thanks Kristy - Balnce Equine Therapies 😊🐴🦄

25/01/2025

Subject: Thank You for Your Interest in Our Homeschool Programs!
Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and interest in our upcoming homeschool programs! We’ve had a fantastic response, which clearly shows there’s a strong need for more engaging and flexible learning opportunities in the Shoalhaven area.
To help us tailor the programs to best suit your family’s needs, we’d love for you to take a moment to complete this short feedback form:
👉 https://forms.gle/ePkBXneqt1VqpCXY6
Your input will be invaluable in shaping activities, schedules, and offerings that are meaningful, fun, and beneficial for the homeschooling community.
Thank you again for being part of this exciting journey! I look forward to creating something truly special together.
Warm regards,
Kristy Hall
Passionate Educator | Creative Thinker | Nature-Based Learning Advocate
Balance Equestrian Riding School & Balance Equine Therapies

24/02/2024

They grow up too qu**ky! ❤️🐮