Pindari Equine Assisted Therapy and Counseling

06/04/2026

Please contact if you or someone you know would benefit 🌈

25/02/2026

New research highlights the healing potential of equine-assisted services for children’s mental health

A recent peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Social Work Practice explores how equine-assisted services can support children experiencing trauma, anxiety and emotional challenges.

Key insights from the research:

Children often feel safer and more connected in natural, horse-inclusive environments than in traditional clinical settings.

Horses’ sensitivity to human emotion can support trust-building and emotional regulation.

Practitioners observed increased openness, communication and readiness for therapeutic engagement.

Children demonstrated improvements in confidence, resilience, and sense of self.

Importantly, the research also highlights the need for:

Strong ethical frameworks and professional standards such as the ATL Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct

Sustainable funding pathways are important which is why ATL works hard at raising funds for our Mental Health Outreach and Pathways Program

Continued high-quality research to strengthen the evidence base

At Animal Therapies Ltd, we advocate for evidence-informed, ethical, and accessible animal-assisted services across Australia.

When delivered by appropriately qualified and insured practitioners, equine-assisted services can form a meaningful part of holistic mental health support. You can read more here:

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02650533.2025.2495741?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQBoixleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeF9-wVnfVJor_w4tMiukYndHf0MnrRZoNoPXdIp3jxBhgeiCRNA_iUhWMutA_aem_YRA63jIFyhNt7DRBB79elw

04/02/2026

Trust 🌈♥️

19/01/2026

Support comes in all shapes and sizes 🌈

13/01/2026

If you know a parent that may need some support or just a little time to find their own connection, send us an email pindari.equine@outlook..com

12/01/2026

Come and meet the team with a free meet and greet. pindari.equine@outlook.com

12/01/2026

Scout just hanging out 🤩

20/12/2025

06/10/2025

Check out this month's special focus.
www.pindariequine.com.au

29/09/2025

Come, say hello and check out a great expo in Ipswich next week.