Horses for Healing

19/08/2024

One of the activities we do with our younger clients in our EAL program is to read to the horses, it helps increase connections, the horses get to know the client’s voices, both client’s & horse’s really enjoy the experience.

11/08/2024

01/08/2024

Happy Birthday to the herd at “Horses for Healing” we love how you help our clients regulate & get grounded and teach us important life skills 💙

12/05/2024

H4H has taken a hammering over the last 2 weeks, the horses & other animals are all fine but it’s very soggy here, please check in via text or call before attending sessions to check they are on. Hopefully we have seen the worst of it, If sessions are going ahead please wear gum boots.

25/03/2024

Introducing Ed Sheeran & Pete Murray 💕 these two boys are a welcome addition to our EAL program.

21/03/2024

06/03/2024

Any teens that would like to go to a free camp that sounds amazing ?

02/02/2024

When we regulate & become present like the horses they make the choice to join us 💜

02/01/2024

Any last minute bookings for next weeks program ?

11/12/2023

Sometimes I have to pinch myself that I get to work with these amazing animals & so many special humans. Witnessing the deep joy & connection between clients & horses is such a privilege that I appreciate. Last week we had a special helper Sophia Leavesley who completed her work experience program with us. Thankyou Sophia for all your help.

07/10/2023

Thankyou to The Panoramic Project & for co-facilitating our nature based Equine assisted Learning program, “Horses for Healing” could not have done it without you & Siena Jackson, we all had our challenges but we all had fun, the kids were sad to see it come to an end. Permission granted for photo’s.

21/09/2023

Change takes courage – it can sometimes feel easier or safer to continue with our old patterns and beliefs, even if we know they are harmful or hurtful. Stepping into a new pattern of relating, to ourselves and others, is possible but it is risky and is one horses can support us to do.

09/09/2023

Brothers in art 💜 Pepper, Pippa & Oprah supported Saura & Hiru with their creativity today & what a beautiful job they did !

19/08/2023

Sometimes our EAL sessions involve our other furry friends, out in nature, walking & talking, & engaging all our senses. We are lucky to have access to an amazing area that helps ground us & connect us to nature.

29/07/2023

Being present with the support of animals helps us regulate our emotions and is a great way to soothe our soul. If you or your child struggle with anxiety or big emotions consider trying Equine Assisted Learning & Mentoring.

28/06/2023

Meet Oprah 🖤
Much like her idol she is a great host and a great listener. This beautiful 8yo Australian Stock Horse is the leader of our herd and a favourite of many. Come meet our team!

23/06/2023

Bubble blowing with the horses & some time out of the cold wind, Oprah still likes to be involved even when we do an indoor activity 💜

21/06/2023

A very happy little Ari Bella today.
Equine Assisted Learning is suitable for all people of all ages and all abilities. Horses for Healing offers one on one and family orientated sessions.
Contact [email protected] for more information.

19/06/2023

Horses For Healing ❤️‍🩹
This photo pretty much sums it all up...
Join us, spend some time with our equine friends. Breathe deep, slow down.
Studies have shown even a short amount of time with a horse increases the amount of endorphins that are released into the body and decreases the levels of the chemical cortisol aka stress.
Come see the benefits of Equine Assisted Learning for yourself.
Get in touch with our team [email protected]

14/06/2023

Pippa & Peppa!
These beautiful natured girls are a part of our Equine Assisted Learning herd. They love pats, cuddles and more than anything else… carrots! 😆
Come meet girls.

01/06/2023

Recent studies conducted by the Institute of Heart-Math provide a clue to explain the two-way ′′healing′′ that occurs when we're close to horses.
According to researchers, the heart has an electromagnetic field larger than the brain: a magnetometer can measure the energy field of the heart that radiates from 2.4 meters to 3 meters around the human body.
While this is certainly significant, perhaps more impressive than the electromagnetic field projected by the heart of a horse is five times larger than that of a human being (imagine an electromagnetic sphere around the horse) and it can influence straight into our own heart rate.
Horses are also likely to have what science has identified as a "coherent′′ heart rate (heart rate pattern) that explains why we can feel better when we're close to them. Studies have found a coherent heart pattern or HRV to be a solid measure of well-being and consistent with emotional states of calm and joy-that is, we exhibit such patterns when we feel positive emotions.
A coherent heart pattern is indicative of a system that can recover and adapt to stressful situations very efficiently. Many times, we just need to be in the presence of horses to feel a sense of well-being and peace.
In fact, research shows that people experience many physiological benefits by interacting with horses, including lower blood pressure and heart rate, higher beta-endorphins (neurotransmitters acting as pain suppressors), decreased stress levels, decreased feelings of anger, hostility, tension and anxiety, better social working; and greater feelings of empowerment, confidence, patience and self-efficacy.

By: Alejandro Pascual Puig
CEO en E&C CONSULTING CEO en E&C CONSULTING
The artist is Valerie Eric. The copyright holder is Sarah Barnes, HeartMath certified practitioner. The image was inspired following a riding lesson on heart connection.

11/05/2023

“What we need when healing from memories that have held us captive, is a safe person to sit with us in our pain. Someone who affirms our response and validates the bravery in sharing our truth.” – Nate Postlethwait

Sometimes this safe other is a trusted person, sometimes it is an animal. In our work, it can be both.