Yarraman Lodge

02/12/2024

🌟Introducing Our School Holiday Programs!🌟

This holiday season, we're excited to be partnering with LadyBumble Bee Art and Red Aussie Co Photography to offer fun and engaging group programs. Give your child the gift of growth, learning, and emotional well-being with activities designed to build emotional intelligence, resilience, social skills and self-confidence. More information on each program will be provided in the coming days. Please email [email protected] to reserve your spot.

28/11/2024

🌟EVENTING CLINIC WITH HAZEL SHANNON🌟

We are so excited to announce that we have secured the three time winner of the CCI5*L at Adelaide International 3 Day Event - Hazel Shannon - for our January clinic!

Hazel needs no introduction. Her accolades include representing Australia at prestigious international events such as the Nations Cup in Haras du Pin, France and the World Equestrian Games in Pratoni 2022, alongside her trusted partner, WillingaPark Clifford.

Learn from the best and elevate your riding skills under Hazel's expert guidance. Don't miss this opportunity to train with a true champion!

Hazel will be offering group cross country lessons on Saturday 18 January 2025 and on Sunday 19 January 2025 she will be offering individual dressage lessons at a fabulous new facility within close proximity to us.

To book please go to https://yarramanlodge.com.au/events/ There are only limited spots so get in quick!

27/11/2024

We love being able to share our facilities and our herd with other providers. The more people who can access equine assisted therapy services the better! Congratulations on facilitating another very successful program today Growth Edges.🐴💚

27/11/2024

🌟 Meet Our New Team Member! 🌟

We are thrilled to introduce Rachel, who is joining us as an Equine Assisted Social Worker!

Rachel has over 25 years experience as a Social Worker, working within health and education services primarily with children, young people and families. She is also a qualified Kinesiologist which enhances her ability to assist clients in understanding the physiology of emotions within their bodies and supporting them to learn safe ways to process trauma and emotions.

Rachel shares our passion for horses having spent many years with them in her youth through equestrian and trail riding.

We are excited to have Rachel on board and look forward to the amazing contributions she will bring to the team. Please join us in welcoming Rachel to the Yarraman Lodge family!

27/11/2024

A little late, but the congratulations are just as sincere!
A couple of weeks ago Jessica Rae achieved something truly remarkable and we couldn’t let it go uncelebrated!🎉 She won the CCI4*S on Fifth Avenue (Brooklyn) at Equestriad (after also having won the 4* at Equestriad on Rascal back in May). Her hard work and dedication always inspires us and this latest achievement is just another testament to her incredible talent and passion.🏆👏
And then at Sydney 3DE on the weekend she and Brooklyn finished 3rd in the CCI4*L missing out on the rug by 1.1 penalties.
We’re so lucky to have Jess as a regular coach and we’re excited to see what next year brings!
Jess will be with us again on Saturday 7 December 2024. To book please go to https://yarramanlodge.com.au/events/
Here are a couple of photos of Jess on Brooklyn and Chloe at Equestriad (📸 Britt Grovenor Photography).

01/11/2024

CLINIC POSTPONED

Unfortunately we have to postpone today’s clinic as we’ve had a ridiculous amount of rain overnight that came out of nowhere.

We've spoken to Jess about her next availability and she said nothing until after Sydney 3DE which is 23/24 November. We'll come back to everyone with a definite date one Jess has had a chance to check her calendar.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this cancellation. The silver lining is now Casey doesn't have to worry about filling the water jump and can go back to bed!🙌😂

29/10/2024

✨Sydney 3DE✨

I’m so excited to be attending this year! 🤩With it being such a big event, I’ll be taking private bookings for photos and reels with a variety of social media bundles

I’ll be attending across the 4 days so you’ve got plenty of selection for what you’d like me to cover 😁

Those that register their interest for private bookings, will be first to get the booking times (which will be released closer to the event) and whatever is left over will be released to the rest of the public. So make sure you sign up so you don’t miss out

Please follow the link to the form below:

https://redaussieco.pixieset.com/contact-form/cf_66wBwnpr5j1AXc5RSwrYICr0M5m2

26/10/2024

At the Police and Emergency Services Equestrian Games promoting the charity we partner with, Hooves2Healing.

22/10/2024

“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health. Safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives.”
Bessel A VanDer Kolk MD

https://animaltherapies.org.au/membership-account/directory/

12/10/2024

We are looking for a Counsellor, Psychologist, Social Worker or OT to join our team at Wyong Creek delivering equine assisted and nature based services to children, adults and families affected by trauma and/or disability. Services will include individual and group therapy and psychosocial skill building programs.

This opportunity would really suit someone who has a love of the outdoors and is looking to deliver services outside of the clinical environment. Yarraman Lodge is a horse property that backs onto a state forest. It provides safe and soothing spaces for individuals that are also stimulating with varying sounds, smells and sensations. This enhances client engagement in the therapeutic process and provides support in ways that are interesting and meaningful.

Days and hours are negotiable and can be fulltime, part time, casual or contracting. Wages are also negotiable depending on experience.

Experience with horses is preferred. Please enquire at [email protected].

22/09/2024

These school holidays we’ll be facilitating a number of Equine Assisted Learning programs including the popular Pokemon themed program and the newly requested Wednesday and Fortnite themes (Fortnite will involve fort building and water activities with water guns and balloons… nothing violent).

The goal of our school holiday programs is psychosocial skills building. We utilise interest-based activities to deliver engaging psychoeducation content aimed at improving social competency. Details are as follows:

* Monday 30 September 2024 (Wednesday theme)
* Friday 4 October 2024 (Pokemon)
* Monday 7 October 2024 (public holiday) (no theme – open to suggestions)
* Friday 11 October 2024 (Fortnite)

Start time: 9am
Finish time: 4.30pm
Cost: $375/participant

Below is a video from our last Pokemon program.

We're also looking at doing a camp for teenagers/young adults at Chapman Valley Camping & Horse Rides on 9/10 October 2024.

If you would like to register your interest or request any information, please contact us via [email protected].

22/09/2024

Great to have you back Annabel!🥰

01/09/2024

Hello spring!🌱🌞🌺

The paddocks are dry and stick free (thank you Ashleigh Porter who helped me for a couple of hours today) so we're ready to resume cross country clinics. Our September clinic will be on 21/22nd or 28/29th. We'll confirm with coaches over the next couple of days and share details ASAP.

29/07/2024

"I went to equine-assisted counselling last week because I was struggling with a relationship that was starting to trigger my anxiety. I knew I needed to get help to put in place boundaries that supported my mental health in that relationship.

As soon as I started talking about my situation, I became very emotional. The counsellor helped me recognise the physical impact of my emotions and to process them.

As we sat on a rock in the paddock observing the horses, I noticed that when my anxiety was high, the horses didn't want to know me. When my energy calmed and I became more present the horses came over to me. "

When I left my session, I felt a greater sense of peace and I look forward to continuing my equine-assisted counseling sessions to build my resilience.

I definitely needed the counsellor to guide me and I definitely needed the horses to show me how to be more present."

27/07/2024

Dressage clinics coming soon!🤩 Sadly not our new arena but the owner is kindly going to give us access.👏👏 Fabulous job Equestrian Services Australia!

Still finishing touches to do! But it is looking spectacular!

05/07/2024

Bruiser, Ivy and Breeze thoroughly enjoyed their massages today thanks Michelle!

Through her expert touch and understanding of equine anatomy, Michelle helps alleviate muscle tension, improve circulation and enhance overall performance and comfort for these magnificent animals. Her work not only promotes physical health but also contributes to the emotional well-being of horses, fostering trust and relaxation.😎

This week has been a big week.
Lots of horses seen for their regular sessions.
New horses getting their first massages.
And it was all wrapped up with a rainbow.