Pinecrest Farm Equine Assisted Therapy

16/09/2025

This October, I’m taking on a month-long fitness challenge to help raise as much as possible for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).

Mental health is important for everyone, and while people in rural Australia are often seen as naturally resilient, they can still face tough times like anyone else. However, accessing mental health services in these areas can be challenging, leaving people even more isolated when they need help the most.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service delivers exceptional mental health care across Australia. Their dedicated team of mental health professionals provide evidence-based therapies tailored to meet the diverse needs of local communities. Whether it be responding to a natural disaster or delivering regular programs, the support provided by clinicians in remote, rural and regional communities in which they work is invaluable.

Please support my fundraising efforts today to ensure the RFDS can continue to bridge the gap in access to mental health services for all Australians, no matter where they live.

Send a message to learn more

28/08/2025

𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫 – 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲!

The Island Rodeo Circuit extends its heartfelt appreciation to one of our very own, 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬, who has joined us as a 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫 for our 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧.

Meagan is a 𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐅𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫, offering 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 tailored to individual needs at her beautiful property, Pinecrest Farm Equine Assisted Therapy , located in 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐫, 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚.

Meagan, alongside her trusted rodeo partner 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐲, a 15-year-old Quarter horse x Stock Horse are regular performers in the professional rodeo arena, competing in 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 and 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 and offer Equine Assisted Therapy for your well-being!

If you're looking to enhance your mental health or personal growth in a 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐱𝐞𝐝, 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 with these incredible animals and Meagan’s compassionate guidance, reach out.

Learn more about Meagan, her team, and her services at 👉 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦.𝐜𝐨𝐦.𝐚𝐮 and follow them on Facebook.

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧? Find out at the Island Rodeo Circuit Presentation of Champions Dinner on 13 September at Quercus Park, Carrick

Everyone is welcome! RSVP and prior payment required. See our event for full details here:Island Rodeo Circuit Presentation Dinner of Champions 2025

09/08/2025

A great first day at the Oatlands bullock festival!
Digger stepped up as the demonstration horse for our farrier, Simon to display the work and skill that goes into shoeing horses and hoofcare.
Kip also came along for his first outing where there was lots of new things to see, hear and smell!
Both horses took everything in their stride and appeared to thoroughly enjoy all the pats, treats and love from the crowd 🥰
Huge shout out to Simon Laws farrier service for the care you provide to the herd here at Pinecrest Farm 🐴😀

01/08/2025

Happy official horse bday to the herd @ pinecrest farm 🎊 Im forever grateful and that Denny, Digger and Kip are here and let me be their human 😍

28/07/2025

New animal-assisted mental health funding round now open – support for the veterinarian health sector

Elanco Animal Health has again partnered with Animal Therapies Ltd to provide animal-assisted mental health services for veterinary workers to support the ongoing mental health challenges faced by the industry.

Did you know that veterinarians are up to four times more likely to take their own lives?

If you or someone you know in the veterinary health sector could benefit through this initiative, we encourage you to apply via the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C7JW86S

25/07/2025

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Member Spotlight: Meagan Chivers, Pinecrest Farm Equine Assisted Therapy, TAS, is an approved Animal-Assisted Services Australia Professional Member, which includes being eligible to participate in the ATL Mental Health Outreach Program.

“At Pinecrest Farm, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment that prioritizes mental health and personal growth. With compassion, empathy, and authenticity at our core, Pinecrest Farm's mission is to foster a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space where everyone feels understood and valued.”

Find them in our ATL National Directory: https://animaltherapies.org.au/membership-account/profile/?pu=meagan-chivers

26/06/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 I am super excited to announce the launch of the new website for Pinecrest Farm Equine Assisted Therapy! Discover the services and learn how Pinecrest Farm may help people thrive.
Check it out today, and feel free to share this post with anyone who might be interested! Your support means the world to us! 🐴💚

Based in Mount Seymour, Tas, Pinecrest Farm offers Equine Assisted Therapy, Traditional Counselling, Walk n Talk Counselling, Clinical Supervision and Telehealth Services.

15/01/2025

A wonderful write up in The Northern Courier with a little history of how Pinecrest Farm Equine Assisted Therapy came to be ❤️

You might recognise Meagan Chivers as a Northern Midlands mental health worker with Royal Flying Doctor Service TAS or maybe as a barrel racer on the Island Rodeo Circuit - Tasmania Australia.
Now her counselling and equestrian skills are combining in a new venture.
Read the full story here ➡️ https://shorturl.at/8LctX

28/10/2024

"When it feels disheartening to learn that trauma changes the brain, remember that healing changes the brain, too." - Unknown

16/10/2024

So we went out of the comfort zone this week to have a photoshoot for the upcoming website and I have to say I am blown away and so in love with these photos. Sharing a sneak peek, as there are to many wonderful shots to choose from 🥰

Thankyou so much to Jess @ The Branded Lens! For some reason it wont let me tag, but if anyone is after a wonderful photographer look up Jess Richards Photography on facebook 🤩

25/09/2024

It’s ok to need support. In fact, it’s essential. Your support network may be family, friends, mentors, colleagues, other social systems, animals, a paid professional or a combination of these. There is no shame in having a support network that looks different to that of others.

We don’t have a say in the systems we are born into but one of the privileges of adulthood is the ability to build a network that values and truly supports you to heal and grow. It might take time, it may take some trial and error but please know your need for support is not a weakness – it’s simply a sign that you are human.

19/09/2024

Things are starting to come together for the opening of Pinecrest Farm! the new business cards arrived today and look pretty special 🥰

Will hopefully be available to see clients starting from mid October early November!!

In the meantime if you or anyone you know would like more details or are interested in engaging in an alternative style of therapy, please don't hesitate to get into contact with me,
Cheers Meagan