Whispers of Wisdom - Equine Assisted Psychotherapy & Development

20/10/2025

🌿 Exploring the Field of Gestalt 🌿

A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us for Exploring the Field of Gestalt.

Your openness, curiosity, and willingness to deepen your professional practice made this experience truly special.

A sincere thank you to Sue Lamond Northern Rivers Equine Assisted Psychotherapy for so beautifully facilitating the program and sharing her wisdom, and to Lisa Chilman ChilMan Equine for hosting us and welcoming us into the peaceful presence of her herd.

It was a privilege to share the day with practitioners committed to expanding their awareness within themselves, their work, and the field that connects us all.

Here’s to the ongoing journey of presence, curiosity, and connection.

07/10/2025

This event is just around the corner — and there are only a few spaces left!

The topic is especially relevant for anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of the relational field in Gestalt therapy and the subtle, co-created dynamics that emerge between horse, practitioner, client, and environment.

Join a small group led by Sue Lamond on 19 October for Exploring the Field in Gestalt — a half-day experiential workshop where theory comes alive through presence, curiosity, and connection.

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘁

Inviting and exploring the co-created space between horse, practitioner, client, and environment — what emerges in the spaces between?

𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒖𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒇-𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒆-𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒚 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒔, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒅𝒓𝒂𝒘𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝑮𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒕 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒔.
𝑵𝒐 𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒓𝒚.

As practitioners, we often hold space for others. But can we bring the same awareness and curiosity to the whole of the field we co-create — which includes the totality of that moment and what contributes to that moment. The co-created dance or dialogue we have in sessions and with our horses is a product of what is happening in the total field. We can change our equine assisted sessions and our relationship when working with our horses if we are willing to welcome and grow our field sensitivity.

Through guided activities with the horses, we’ll explore what arises in the relational field — the subtle and profound exchanges between horse, human, and therapist. You'll gain insight into how your presence shapes the space and how the horses respond to shifts in awareness, intention and contact.

Expect connection, curiosity, and a supportive space to deepen your own self-awareness as a practitioner and a horse guardian.

𝟗:𝟎𝟎 - 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐦, 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟗 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫
𝐘𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤
𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞 - 𝐬𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤!
𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝟑 𝐎𝐏𝐃 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐂𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬
$𝟏𝟔𝟓 (𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥. 𝐆𝐒𝐓) - 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐌 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐝

28/09/2025

There’s still space to join us in this unique workshop of presence, release, and connection with the herd 🌿🌿

𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲-𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽

𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 — 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨?

In this special 2.5-hour experience, you will:

🔹 Learn and practice the Bladder Meridian technique — a powerful way to release tension and restore flow in the horse

🔹 Put your learning straight into practice with 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆

🔹 Discover how presence, touch, and awareness create a deeper connection between horse and human

🔹 Experience the calming effects of simply being in nature

🔹 Share in morning tea together (self-provided), creating space for connection and reflection

This isn’t meditation. It’s something more grounded, more embodied — a chance to notice what happens when you pause, breathe, and connect in a shared field of awareness.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿?

Whether you’re wanting to:

• learn an effective tension release technique to give back to your horse; or

• spend time with the horses in nature nourishing yourself;

this program has something for you.

𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿
𝟵:𝟬𝟬 – 𝟭𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗮𝗺
𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗲
$𝟰𝟵 (𝗚𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹)
𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗻@𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲.𝗰𝗼𝗺.𝗮𝘂

Spaces are limited — step into presence, release, connection.

15/09/2025

𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲-𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽

𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 — 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨?

In this special 2.5-hour experience, you will:

🔹 Learn and practice the Bladder Meridian technique — a powerful way to release tension and restore flow in the horse

🔹 Put your learning straight into practice with 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆

🔹 Discover how presence, touch, and awareness create a deeper connection between horse and human

🔹 Experience the calming effects of simply being in nature

🔹 Share in morning tea together (self-provided), creating space for connection and reflection

This isn’t meditation. It’s something more grounded, more embodied — a chance to notice what happens when you pause, breathe, and connect in a shared field of awareness.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿?

Whether you’re wanting to:

• learn an effective tension release technique to give back to your horse; or

• spend time with the horses in nature nourishing yourself;

this program has something for you.

𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿
𝟵:𝟬𝟬 – 𝟭𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗮𝗺
𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗲
$𝟰𝟵 (𝗚𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹)
𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗻@𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲.𝗰𝗼𝗺.𝗮𝘂

Spaces are limited — step into presence, release, connection.

10/09/2025

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘁

Inviting and exploring the co-created space between horse, practitioner, client, and environment — what emerges in the spaces between?

𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒖𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒇-𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒆-𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒚 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒔, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒅𝒓𝒂𝒘𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝑮𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒕 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒔.
𝑵𝒐 𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒓𝒚.

As practitioners, we often hold space for others. But can we bring the same awareness and curiosity to the whole of the field we co-create — which includes the totality of that moment and what contributes to that moment. The co-created dance or dialogue we have in sessions and with our horses is a product of what is happening in the total field. We can change our equine assisted sessions and our relationship when working with our horses if we are willing to welcome and grow our field sensitivity.

Through guided activities with the horses, we’ll explore what arises in the relational field — the subtle and profound exchanges between horse, human, and therapist. You'll gain insight into how your presence shapes the space and how the horses respond to shifts in awareness, intention and contact.

Expect connection, curiosity, and a supportive space to deepen your own self-awareness as a practitioner and a horse guardian.

𝟗:𝟎𝟎 - 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐦, 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟗 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫
𝐘𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤
𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞 - 𝐬𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤!
𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝟑 𝐎𝐏𝐃 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐂𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬
$𝟏𝟔𝟓 (𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥. 𝐆𝐒𝐓) - 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐌 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐝

25/08/2025

To all who joined us for The Art of Self-Care — thank you. 💛

You gifted yourselves a day to slow down, to connect with the horses, and to explore what it truly means to care for yourself. Through shared stories, quiet reflections, and powerful moments alongside the herd, you created something very special. 🐎🌿

Your openness, presence, and willingness to lean into the experience was inspiring. We are so grateful to walk alongside you on this journey of self-discovery and renewal.

May the insights you gained continue to ripple into your everyday life — reminding you that self-care is the foundation for all that you give to others. 🌸

09/08/2025

Join Us - The Art of Self Care

The Art of Self-Care A Unique Professional Development Opportunity As practitioners, therapists, support workers, family and friends, we often give so much to others, but how often do we take the time to hold space for ourselves? The Art of Self-Care offers a chance to do just that — a rare opport...

28/07/2025

As a practitioner, you hold space for others - but can you hold space for you?

Join us for The Art of Self-Care, a unique professional development opportunity (supported by horses) specifically for practitioners who give so much to others. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the power of the presence of horses — whether you are experienced with horses or meeting them for the first time (no horse experience necessary).

We will explore ourselves and self-care strategies through theoretical concepts and experiential activities. Step into a space with like-minded friends/colleagues where you can pause, reflect and recharge - guided by the wisdom of horses.

Leave with fresh insights, practical self-care strategies, and a renewed sense of balance.

Numbers are limited to a small group. To book please contact Amanda - whispersofwisdom-sc@outlook.com - confirmation will be provided once payment is received.

𝟵:𝟬𝟬 - 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺 | 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟰 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 | 𝗘𝘂𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶
$𝟭𝟭𝟵 𝗔𝗖𝗔 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 / $𝟭𝟯𝟵 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗔𝗖𝗔 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀
𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝟯 𝗢𝗣𝗗 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀*
(*𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗖𝗔 - 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝟱 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗖𝗔 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀)

𝑇𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑣𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑜 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦𝑒𝑡 𝑠𝑜 𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑙𝑦 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑒𝑑.

25/06/2025

𝐃𝐎𝐍'𝐓 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 - 𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐍

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘁

Inviting and exploring the co-created space between horse, practitioner, client, and environment — what emerges in the spaces between?

As practitioners, we often hold space for others. But can we bring the same awareness and curiosity to the whole of the field we co-create — which includes the totality of that moment and what contributes to that moment. The co-created dance or dialogue we have in sessions and with our horses is a product of what is happening in the total field. We can change our equine assisted sessions and our relationship when working with our horses if we are willing to welcome and grow our field sensitivity.

Join us for a half-day experiential gathering designed for equine-assisted therapy practitioners, counsellors, therapists and horse lovers drawn to Gestalt principles.

Through guided activities with the horses, we’ll explore what arises in the relational field — the subtle and profound exchanges between horse, human, and therapist. You'll gain insight into how your presence shapes the space and how the horses respond to shifts in awareness, intention, and contact.

Expect connection, curiosity, and a supportive space to deepen your own self-awareness as a practitioner and a horse guardian.

𝟵:𝟬𝟬 – 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺, 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟳 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆, 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱
𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝟯 𝗢𝗣𝗗 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗖𝗔 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀
𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲
$𝟭𝟲𝟱 - 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗠 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁. 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱

This event will be followed by a networking lunch (BYO). All welcome!!

21/06/2025

It’s not too late! 🌿🐴

We still have space for fence sitters at tomorrow’s Connection Through Presence clinic.

If you’ve been curious, now’s your chance to join us for a full day of learning, insight, and connection — no horse required.

Whether you’re a horse owner, rider, or simply passionate about deepening your awareness around how we show up for our horses, there will be takeaways for everyone.

• Watch real-time transformations
• Learn practical strategies to enhance your relationship with horses
• Discover the power of subtle shifts in presence, body, and intention

Come spend the day soaking it all in from the fence line — we’d love to have you with us.

𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 is a unique one-day clinic designed to help you deepen the relationship with your horse through subtle shifts in your body, energy, intention, and awareness.

Through live demonstrations, guided groundwork, and hands-on practice of a proven tension release technique, you'll learn to create clarity without pressure and invite softness without force.

Whether you're working with a reactive horse, building responsiveness, or wanting to strengthen an already solid partnership, this day will give you practical tools and real-time support to move forward — quietly and confidently.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁
• Hands-on experience with your own horse — expect to be working together for most of the day
• Live demo's exploring communication through body language, energy, intention and awareness
• Practical teaching and application of a tension release technique to support connection
• Guided support to help you fine-tune your techniques and work towards your individual training goals
• A calm, supportive environment focused on connection — not perfection
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𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟮 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 | 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 – 𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
$𝟭𝟵𝟱 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲/𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿
$𝟰𝟬 𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦: 𝘀𝗳𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽@𝗴𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

• Provide your own refreshments, hay net and water for horse
• Horses must be safe to handle on the ground
• This clinic is ideal for those interested in deepening their relationship with their horse and improving their training results through softness and connection
• See comments for Program
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𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀

𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿
A respected horseman known for his calm, intuitive style, Simon brings a philosophy of softness, clarity, and respect to every interaction. He helps horses release brace and respond with confidence, while supporting handlers to lead with feel and awareness.

𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗚𝘂𝗻𝗻
A certified Equine Assisted Psychotherapist and Masterson Method® Certified Practitioner, Amanda blends trauma-informed practice with gentle equine bodywork. Her work supports trust, connection, and emotional well-being — for both horse and human.

23/05/2025

Beautifully written and understood 🙌🏼

Just another thought-

One of the most fascinating things I find working with horses is their ability to read us, not through what we say, but through what we feel.
Horses are prey animals, and their survival has always depended on being able to detect the slightest shift in their environment including changes in the energy and emotions of those around them.
This is why calmness matters.
A confident calmness. Externally and internally.

When we approach horses with quiet confidence, they sense it. A steady breath, soft eyes, relaxed posture, these things can mean more to a horse than any command or cue. On the other hand, if we’re anxious, frustrated or tense, even if we try to hide it, they’ll pick up on it immediately.
They mirror us. This is mentioned a lot when reading about horses. The more I work with horses the more I realise this is true.
They teach us to slow down and to become more present. It’s no surprise that horses are used in therapy programs around the world, not because they talk, but because they listen with their whole being.

The Masterson Method emphasises this connection profoundly, recognising that releasing tension in a horse requires us to first release tension in ourselves. It's a reciprocal relationship. If we're rushed or distracted our touch can become mechanical and the horse will resist or shut down. But when we're grounded, calm and present, the horse feels safe enough to let go.

So I like to remember when I work with horses, my energy walks into the paddock before I do.
Calm isn’t just a state of mind it’s a form of communication.

05/04/2025

Sometimes it’s hard for kids to see just how amazing they really are.

In our equine-assisted sessions, we love helping children pause and think about a moment they felt really proud of themselves — maybe when they were brave, kind, or tried something new!

We had a great time today creating a representation of a proud moment.
I just love the detail and creativity that Miss A always brings. Proud of herself for making new friends - we are so proud of her too!!

These small reflections help build confidence, self-belief, and remind kids that their proud moments matter — and so do they.