Frequently Asked Questions

I’m wondering…

What if I’m scared of horses?—

• No problem! It is very normal to have anxiety around horses. We can use this reaction to your benefit by practising self-regulation and a variety of other insightful tools. Sessions do not need to involve interacting with, or even being near, the horses. We can happily do all of your sessions outside of the horse paddock!

• Is it safe?—

• Yes. We are EXTREMELY safety-oriented! You will undergo extensive safety training in preparation for any interaction with the horses. You will never be asked to do anything that makes you uncomfortable, or puts you at risk. Facilitators and volunteers are exceptionally trained in safety measures. We can never control or predict a horses’ behaviour by 100%, but we do everything we can to monitor the variables which we can control.

• Am I too old? Or too young?—

We happily support clients from age 4 to 84!

• What do I bring?—

• We ask that you wear close-toed shoes and recommend that you use sun protection.

• Will you cancel due to weather?—

• Never! We are lucky to have multiple undercover spaces. This means you will be protected from the sun and in the shade. We never cancel due to weather. The roads to our farm do not flood.

• Do you have a toilet?—

• We have the world’s most beautiful dunny (: as well as a small kitchen with tea and coffee available.

• Are sessions wheelchair accessible?—

• Yes. You can park your vehicle a few metres from our undercover arena and easily access the arena in a wheelchair. We have two toilets, one has steps, and one does not. Please discuss your needs with our admin team before booking.

• Do sessions involve a lot of walking?—

• No. Some clients like to spend their session hiking through the hills, others will have an entire session seated. It’s up to you!

• What’s the difference between Equine-assisted Learning (EAL) and Equine-assisted Therapy (EAT)?—

• EAL offers fun, experiential learning activities with horses. EAT is facilitated by a mental health clinician who offers therapy, alongside interactive horse activities. Both sessions focus on topics like emotional literacy, regulation, boundaries, and self-awareness. EAL is more affordable and suitable if the client is already seeing a mental health practitioner. EAT is slightly more expensive, and suitable if the client needs direct support around a mental health or disability concern. EAL is our only service available on weekends. Our admin team can help you with this decision.

• How should I choose between Equine-assisted Learning (EAL) and Equine-assisted Therapy (EAT)?—

• EAL is more affordable and suitable if the client is already seeing a mental health practitioner. EAT is slightly more expensive, and suitable if the client needs direct support around a mental health or disability concern. EAL is out only service available on weekends. Our admin team can help you with this decision.

• Will I ride a horse?—

• Probably not. All of our work is done on the ground. Our EAL sessions offer short (5-10 minute) mounted exercises on a lead, at a walk, for experienced clients under 70 kg.

• What if I don’t have meditation experience?—

• That’s fine! We’ll teach you handy tools which will help you to access inner states of peace, focus, and insight.

• What else do I need to know?—

• Our property can be tricky to find on the first visit, please read the directions sent to you by our admin team. (: