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Welcome to Wild Hooves - A space sacred to you. To connect, ground and rewire. We walk together 👣🌿

26/05/2026

National Sorry Day.

This beautifully heartbreaking painting was made for me by a young indigenous person I cared for. An image of mob, coming together - yet underneath carrying a darkness that has torn them apart.

My heart aches for the Mothers, wailing, fighting and watching as their children were forcibly taken from their safety. Families torn apart as children were snatched from mob with no choice, control or voice. Beaten, tortured or killed if anyone dare fight against such an action. Worthless. Powerless. Defeated. My heart aches for you.

Today is a personal reminder for me of the history that is shamefully etched into my blood as a white western woman, one I do not in any way identify with, but one that still needs to be acknowledged with honesty and humility.

I see first hand how trauma can move through generations when safety, culture, connection and community are shattered. Working in the out of home care field, the over-representation of Indigenous children is still rising at an astronomical rate and White Power still dominates decision making for a culture still fighting to be heard.

National Sorry Day doesn’t just end today, it is a consistent fight for systemic change so our Indigenous Mobs can have their voice heard, and the removal of children no longer outweighs keeping mob together.

I hold such a deep respect for the strength, resilience, and enduring connection to culture of First Nations Peoples - especially the younger generations who continue to carry both the weight of history and the hope for the future.

I am sorry for those before me. But I will never be sorry for supporting and standing beside mob today, for listening, advocating, learning and supporting cultural healing. I stand in solidarity with you and I will continue to care for mob in a system that is failing 🖤💛❤️

17/05/2026

This morning I had the privilege to stand alongside fellow q***r community members and allies to support the raising of the Progress Pride Flag for IDAHOBIT day in the Blue Mountains 🌈

The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia is a day to reflect on the resilience, courage and progress that has been made toward equality for the LGBTQIA+ community.

What an honour it is to be able to now celebrate May 17 1990, the day the World Health Organization officially removed homosexuality from its classification of diseases. A moment that marked a turning point for the rights, dignity and challenging stigma and discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ community.

Everyone deserves the freedom to be themselves and to live openly, safely and proudly without fear of discrimination, prejudice or hate. Whilst we have come a long way thanks to the q***r leaders before me breaking barriers and paving the way, there is still important work ahead to ensure every person feels seen, respected, included and valued for who they are.

Today is a reminder of the importance of visibility, allyship and standing in solidarity in support of equality and human rights for all human beings.

I am so proud to be a part of the LGBTQIA+ community and vow to continue to advocate for equality, inclusion and acceptance to build a world where every person feels safe, supported and empowered to live an authentic life. Starting with the young people in our communities who deserve to grow up knowing they are valued, respected and loved exactly as they are.

Here’s to standing proud. Standing in solidarity. And advocating for a brighter world of equality 🌈✨

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12/05/2026

Are you between the ages of 18-30 and looking for a safe, collaborative space to heal your nervous system that goes beyond just talking about it?

Whether you are struggling with past trauma experiences, experiencing relationship challenges, exploring your identity, or simply trying to survive in a world full of pressure leading to anxiety, burnout and stress - I currently have spaces available for online EMDR sessions.

Eye Movement and Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can offer a space to slow down, process what’s been difficult, and reconnect with yourself with greater clarity and self-compassion. EMDR supports healing in a way that goes beyond just talking about what’s happened - It helps your brain and nervous system actually process difficult experiences so they stop feeling so overwhelming in everyday life.

Online appointments available Australia-wide.

Walk with me and reach out for more information to begin a journey of healing together ✨👣

08/05/2026

✨ My first EMDRAA Conference ✨

Like a kid walking into a theme park for the first time, I was in complete awe and filled with so much excitement to be witnessing and be in the presence of some of the best EMDR practitioners we have here in Australia.

Talking all things EMDR, learning new insights into how we can support beautiful humans in this world and of course the best part, connecting with other like minded therapists out there doing the work that matters.

1 week since I was inspired, reminded of why I do what I do and absolutely humbled to be a part of such a beautifully supporting community. Yes I survived. In fact I did more than that and actually made so many new connections with people who I can’t wait to learn from, continue to be inspired by and connect with again.

Thank you EMDRAA for making my first conference so much fun! Here’s to new knowledge, new creativity and most importantly, new colleagues. What an honour 🙏🏻👀✨

03/05/2026

Hello my lovely herd! It’s been a while since I have been in the land of social media! Lots of grounding paddock time has been happening as well as more trainings and some special new things at Wild Hooves!

Looking forward to sharing some more soon! And hopefully this time stay a little longer in this world with much intended breaks between! Tell your friends, tell your family, tell your animals! 🐴💚👣

23/12/2024

Mate, Texas and I would like to wish everyone a safe and playful Christmas and New Year that is filled with love, gratitude and connection. To everyone who has supported us this year, taken the time to connect whether brief or long, liked a post, made a call or offered their support through words and recommendations, we truly thank you from the bottom of our hearts 💕

It has been a pleasure having the opportunity to connect and walk alongside so many young people in their healing journey this year and form relationships so deep that I have been beautifully reminded of why I love this work so much 🥰

This time of year can be a really tricky time for a lot of our young people so check in where you can, sit in silence if needed, hold space to be heard and held, show unconditional love and above all, remind these beautiful young souls their worth. Next year is a fresh start, a new chapter or as one of my young people put it, a year of “Calm”. We look forward to connecting with you all again in the New Year, when we return on the 8th of Feb.

Until then, it’s 6 weeks of work for us as we have the privilege to visit and spend time with many of our young people in out of home care 💕 If you need to get in contact, please email as I will not have my work phone during this time 🙏🏻

Again, thank you, to all of you, we are beyond grateful for your support and look forward to what is awaiting on next years adventures.

Our love Always ❤️🎄💚💫🐴🐾👩🏼‍🌾

15/11/2024

Hello lovely Herd Members,
Unfortunately there has been some miscommunication occur with the new NDIS legislation changes that came in to effect on October 3rd which has had some of my young people struggling to receive funding. I just wanted to clear this up here in case anyone is needing to express what occurs at Wild Hooves to their Plan Managers/Coordinators.

Firstly, Wild Hooves does NOT offer Equine Therapy, I offer Equine ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY meaning that the therapeutic work I offer is supported by the horses as a means of regulation and support of participation in the work not as a way of just having a positive experience with the horses. Wild Hooves also does not offer horse riding, all activities are based on the ground.

The new legislation states “In these interventions, the animal may be used by the therapist to help the client meet specific goals but the therapy is delivered to the participant by the allied health professional, with the animal used to support participation”. As I am a registered social worker I am considered as an “allied health professional”. I also work under an EMDR framework with the support of the horses who assist participants to regulate during processing traumatic memories in EMDR. It is not solely coming in to pat a horse, each session is guided by the principles of trauma informed practice to safely unpack trauma a young person has experienced.

I hope that gives a clear explanation for anyone confused or getting replies by plan managers and coordinators to say they are no longer funded for “equine therapy”. I understand why the new legislation has had to come into effect, however it deeply saddens me that NDIS participants are now being told they are unable to attend a support that has been so beneficial to them, sometimes the only thing that has helped. Please reach out if you have any troubles and I will advocate for your young persons needs with everything I have. 🌈🌟

04/11/2024

Some exciting news Herd Members! I’ve just spent the last week away in Melbourne finishing my Level 2 EMDR Training for children and adolescents with complex trauma with the extremely knowledgeable Sarah Schubert. This is something I’ve been working pretty hard to complete and can’t wait for what I can now offer the young people coming to Wild Hooves, here’s to the next chapter of the journey together ✨💚👀

18/10/2024

It is with a truly heavy heart that I announce the passing of our beautiful herd member, Whiskey 🤍

Whiskey had a few health problems he had been battling for a while which unfortunately became too much for him and although we are utterly devastated he is gone, we are also grateful he is now at peace and for the incredibly special memories he was able to offer so many people.

Whiskey was a beautiful young horse who offered so much gentleness, kindness and empathy to so many young people. He was curious, playful and always loved a good cuddle, especially whilst laying down asleep. I am so grateful the young people I see were able to share some magic memories with him that no other horse could offer.

Grief is a well respected emotion at Wild Hooves and one we know can be hard to cope with for our young people, however can also feel a bit easier with communal support. A grieving circle will be held for Whiskey down in his paddock for all young people who spent time with him to have the opportunity to say goodbye. We will be spending time remembering our favourite moments of Whiskey, sitting with a smoking ceremony, painting/drawing pictures and writing words to say our goodbyes.

Rest easy Whisk, your body may have left us, but your soul will forever have a living imprint on our hearts. Thank you for all that you offered, graze forever now bud ✨🤍🥺

Our love and thoughts are with Amalie, Whiskey’s owner 💕

19/09/2024

Last week I had a beautiful opportunity to attend a 3 day camp connecting and reconnecting to culture and country with some awesome young people in out of home care that I work alongside.

Time out on country is time I am always beyond grateful for. Often when I need it most, when I feel disconnected from myself, the opportunity presents for me to connect again with the land, with mob and the sacred culture of our First Nations people who so gently hold a space that allows me to re-align with myself again. I have the utmost respect for our land, our people and the generosity of our First Nation People who continue to enlighten us with their values and culture.

I am so grateful to work with an organization that values this culture so much and to have been a part of the journey in supporting young people to reconnect with country and their culture. Smoking ceremonies, clapstick and coolamon carving, fishing, bush tucker walks, painting, dancing and singing - My cup is so full.

Respect the land. Respect the people. And watch the magic happen. Huge thank you to Uncle Graham who passed down so much of his wisdom and insights. Grateful and appreciative with every piece of my heart ❤️💛🖤🍃👣

03/09/2024

Sometimes there are no words. Sometimes all that is needed is trust. Something that can only be felt and that can only form when there is safety ✨

It’s moments like these in sessions that make me tear up. The power of the energy in this moment was magic and what it fostered for this beautiful young person was indescribable 🤍

It makes explaining this work difficult, because this is something I don’t plan, the horses show up and hold a space that I just cannot hold as a human. Equine supported therapy is something words cannot describe, it is purely felt ✨

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Kanimbla, NSW
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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm

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