Meet the Herd
Casper
Casper is a quarter-horse gelding born in 2011. He is my cherished companion and inspiration. His remarkable ability to connect with those around him is truly special. With a profound soul, he radiates love, connection, and warmth. Casper is not currently available for therapy, but all my equine knowledge, I have learnt through him.
Mac
Mac is a 24-year-old Tennessee Walker. He is a beautiful old soul full of kindness and love to give. Mac has a lot of wisdom to share with everyone who comes across him. Mac is available for therapy.
Bella
Bella is an 18-year-old quarter horse with a heart full of affection. She's usually the first to greet me at the gate, always curious and eager to make new friends. Bella is available for therapy.
Tinker
Tinker is a beautiful 6-year-old half Gypsy Vanner. These horses are known to have a full mane, feathered feet, and are beautiful to look at. She is very curious and willing to learn. Tinker is available for therapy.
“By watching the behaviour of horses, we can better understand our own behaviour”2.
Standing in a field with horses can be so simple, yet very powerful. We can learn so much by just being with, watching, and observing. Since we often learn in various ways, equine interventions provide a hands-on learning experience for processing challenging emotions. Working with horses enables us to form connections and relationships much more quickly than we typically might with other humans. This can be incredibly helpful in the journey toward healing.
2. Polyvagal Institute. (2023, November). Introduction to horse behaviour and their meanings [video]. Introduction to Equine Assisted Therapy Using Polyvagal Principles. https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/items/introduction-to-equine-assisted-therapy-using-polyvagal-principles