IN equine therapy

15/01/2026

Term one is fast approaching

I have two vacancies on a Saturday that have opened up. Both are afternoons.
Also two spots ( one on a Thursday one on a Fri)

Happy 2026☺️🐴

11/01/2026

At Animal Therapies Ltd, we often hear animal-assisted therapy described as an alternative therapy. It’s time to correct that misconception.

Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a clinical modality, not an alternative treatment.

When delivered appropriately, AAT is provided by registered health professionals — such as psychologists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, counsellors and other health practitioners — who integrate an animal into their therapeutic practice within their professional scope, regulatory standards, and ethical frameworks.

The animal is not the therapist.
The animal is not the treatment.

The animal is a therapeutic support, intentionally and carefully incorporated by a qualified clinician to support evidence-informed goals such as:
• emotional regulation
• trauma recovery
• engagement and motivation
• functional skill development
• therapeutic rapport and safety

Like other recognised modalities, animal-assisted therapy:
✔ is goal-directed
✔ is professionally accountable
✔ requires clinical reasoning and risk management
✔ must meet both human and animal welfare standards

When we understand animal-assisted therapy as a modality, we protect clients, practitioners, animals — and the integrity of the work itself.

01/11/2025

01/10/2025

Vale Jane Goodall: Today we mourn the loss of Jane Goodall, a remarkable scientist, compassionate advocate, and a force for hope in our troubled world.

At the age of 91, Jane left us, passing away of natural causes while on a speaking tour in California.

For more than six decades, her life was devoted to living in harmony with the animal kingdom and unveiling the profound connections between humans and animals.

In 1960, she began her work at Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania, where she shattered scientific dogma by observing chimps using tools and displaying distinct individual personalities—traits once considered uniquely human.

RIP Jane.

22/09/2025

A new Australian study reveals that equine-assisted therapy could help address the growing mental health crisis among children.

17/09/2025

"The Quieter Way"

04/08/2025

03/08/2025

Ain’t this true!

20/07/2025

“The three ponies of Polyvagal Theory:

🖤 Fight-or-Flight Pony – jumpy, twitchy, ready to bolt because someone looked at them funny. Will probably scream if you drop a spoon.
(Yes, this is why you couldn't reply to that text. Or got irrationally angry at the slow WiFi.)

🤍 Safe and Social Pony – this pony is vibing. Makes eye contact. Can handle a chat. Will help you carry your emotional bags AND make you a cuppa.
(This is the version of you that’s brushing your horse, laughing with a mate, and actually responding to emails.)

🤎 Shutdown Pony – she’s DONE. Over it. Can’t even. Has entered energy-saving mode like an old laptop.
(Not lazy. Not rude. Just nervous system: unplugged.)

💡Polyvagal Theory says:
You’re not broken.
You’re not overreacting.
Your body is just trying to protect you — sometimes in ways that feel ridiculous (but make total sense underneath).”



Post credit: Equimotional - Trauma-Informed Training & Resource Hub

18/07/2025

Research Alert! A pilot study examined the additive benefits of equine-assisted exposure for first responders suffering occupational incapacitation from operational-related trauma. Seven first responders participated in an 8-week, 90-minute, equine-assisted therapy program.

Primary outcome measures (i.e., anxiety, depression, trauma, inflexibility and avoidance) were administered pre- and post-intervention.

Additional measures examined feelings about the self and views towards aspects of the program.

Findings suggested initial support for symptom reduction, particularly for depressive and trauma-related symptoms.

You can read more here:

https://scholar.google.com.au/scholar?q=emdr+and+equine+therapy+research&hl=en&as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart =gs_qabs&t=1752441104261&u=%23p%3DjIgJ5gVbse4J emdr and equine therapy research - Google Scholar

01/07/2025

Two spots available for term 3
Ndis or private!

06/06/2025

Some movement hopefully