Wisdom of the Brumby

27/04/2026

Numerous memorable moments unfolded this week as brumbies formed bonds with their participants.

A clear theme has emerged, focusing on the significance of safety in establishing trust.

Four of the five brumbies demonstrated their trust by laying down with clients, an unprecedented development that speaks to the regulated environment provided by my clients. A first for them and me!!

12/04/2026

This week in the paddock…
A woman in menopause and a teen with anxiety.

Different stories, same truth,
when we slow down and feel met without expectation, something shifts.

The brumbies don’t fix people…
they create space for people to find themselves again.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, you’re welcome here 🤍

03/04/2026

🌿 You don’t need to own a horse to feel this…
What would it feel like to have your own brumby to connect with…
Not to own.
Not to manage.
But to build a relationship with, over time.

🐎 A quiet presence to meet you where you are
🌿 A space to slow down and just be
💫 A chance for real, often unexpected, personal insight
🧠 A natural reset for your nervous system

This is for those who feel drawn to the brumbies…
but don’t have the time, space, or desire to own one.
Maybe life feels full.

Maybe you’re craving something more grounded, more real.
Maybe you just know there’s something here for you.

I’m opening up a small number of places to explore this in a deeper way, through an ongoing connection with the herd.

✨ As you look through their faces… notice which one you feel drawn to.
👇 Comment BRUMBY (and the one you feel drawn to) or send me a message
Danielle x

03/04/2026

I’ve been sitting with an idea…

What if you could build a relationship with a wild brumby, not just visit once, but over time?

🐎 Your brumby
🌿 Your space to slow down
💫 A place to reconnect with yourself

I’m exploring something new… a Brumby Connection Membership
It’s still in the early stages,
but if you feel even a little pull towards this…

👇 Comment BRUMBY or message me to join the expression of interest list.
No commitment, just curiosity.
Danielle x

01/04/2026

This really resonated with me, so felt it necessary to share 🥰

Not the loudest voices.
Not the ones with the strongest opinions.
Not the ones who make everything feel like a competition.

But the ones who feel like home.

The ones who:

• believe in you when you’re wobbling
• don’t need you to explain yourself
• sit with you in the messy bits, not just the highlight reel
• remind you who you are… without trying to change you

Because there will be days…

Days where you doubt yourself.
Days where everything feels heavier than it should.
Days where you quietly wonder if you’re good enough.

And in those moments…

You don’t need fixing.
You don’t need judging.
You don’t need ten different opinions.

You need someone who looks at you and says,

“I know you don’t feel it right now…
but you can.”

The right people don’t push you harder…

They hold space for you
until you find your feet again.

In a world that can feel noisy, fast, and full of comparison…

Your tribe is your calm.

Your reset.

Your reminder that you don’t have to do this alone.

So choose people who feel like that.

And be that person for someone else too.

Because that kind of support?

It changes everything. 💛

31/03/2026

Sunday funday… but make it soulful 🌿

While the world rushes, he chooses stillness…
Standing quietly, immersed in the cool water, no agenda, no pressure, just being.

It’s a gentle reminder…
We don’t always need to do more to feel full.
Sometimes, we just need to pause, breathe, and let ourselves soften into the moment.

✨ So I’m curious…
What are you doing today to fill your cup?

31/03/2026

🌿 NDIS Support – Now Accepting New Participants (North Brisbane) 🌿
I currently have limited availability for NDIS participants seeking support to build emotional regulation, confidence, and social connection.
At Wisdom of the Brumby, I offer a unique, nature-based and experiential approach to psychosocial skill development, supporting participants to learn through real-time engagement rather than traditional office-based models.
This approach can be especially helpful for individuals who:
• Feel overwhelmed or anxious
• Struggle with confidence or social interaction
• Have disengaged from more conventional supports
✨ Sessions focus on developing practical skills in:
• Emotional regulation
• Communication and social skills
• Self-awareness and confidence
• Decision-making and problem-solving
📍 North Brisbane
📅 Availability: Wednesdays, Fridays & weekends
✔️ NDIS Capacity Building Supports
✔️ Non-clinical, participant-focused approach
Now accepting new referrals and participants
If you are a support coordinator, plan manager, or participant looking for a more engaging and personalised approach, I would love to connect.
📩 Send me a message or email to discuss suitability
— Danielle
Wisdom of the Brumby 🌿

26/03/2026

There’s something incredibly special about witnessing a moment that truly lands in someone’s body… not just as an experience, but as something that stays with them.
This recent Brumby Birthday Immersion was exactly that.
A space to slow down.
To connect.

To be held, by the land, the herd, and the present moment.
When I received this reflection afterwards, I had to pause… because this is why I do this work 🤍
—
“Danni, you are such a deeply connected and sensitive human being. I can feel in your words how carefully they are crafted, they truly feel like a hug. I am so grateful to you for holding such a safe space, and for creating an environment that preserves and honours this wild, sacred wisdom.
This experience touched my soul in a very deep way. I feel like I received so much more than I was expecting, more than I could have ever imagined.

Thank you for transforming this into such a beautiful and meaningful moment. I never thought of something like this as a birthday experience, but it felt exactly like that, a safe, fertile space for connection and presence.
Everything was prepared with so much care and intention that I felt truly honoured to be part of it.

Now Disco is part of our lives, reminding us to be silly, open, and playful. Fern’s gentle, protective, and present approach is imprinted in our bodies, and Warrego’s presence brought such a deep sense of safety. It was a unique experience — one I didn’t even know I needed.
It connected me to something very deep within myself and brought me into a profound state of presence.
Thank you, truly 🤍”
—
These experiences are more than just a “birthday”…
They are an invitation back to yourself.
If you’ve been feeling the pull to step away from the noise and reconnect — this might be your sign ✨
📩 Reach out if you’d like to learn more about Brumby Birthday Immersions

17/03/2026

Hi everyone 🌿

I’m currently in my third year of my Master’s in Gestalt Therapy and am seeking a participant (not a friend or acquaintance) to engage in 4–6 therapy sessions as part of my course requirements 🌱

As part of the assessment process, two of the sessions will need to be video recorded for supervision and evaluation purposes 🌼
These sessions are offered free of charge, with the understanding that you are able to commit to a minimum of four sessions 🌾

Please note that there are specific criteria required for participation, and I will discuss this with you prior to commencing. It’s also important to acknowledge that I am a student practitioner and not yet fully qualified, and these sessions will be conducted within a learning framework 🌸
Sessions will be held in North Brisbane, likely in a private space within a local library 🌿

If this feels aligned for you, or you’d like to learn more, please feel free to reach out.
Kindly,
Danielle ✨

Send a message to learn more

08/03/2026

This is Disco enjoying the sunshine with me at Wisdom of the Brumby. 🐴

🐴 NDIS Capacity Available – Support Worker (Moorina / Moreton Bay Region)

I currently have capacity to support one new NDIS participant through my practice Wisdom of the Brumby.

Participants can choose between two support options depending on their needs and goals:

🌿 Option 1 – Nature-Based Support at Wisdom of the Brumby
Sessions take place in a peaceful rural setting in Moorina, where participants can spend time with my gentle herd of rescued Australian Brumbies. Many participants find that time with horses supports emotional regulation, confidence, and connection. Activities may include grooming, observation, nature walks, and creative expression.

🚗 Option 2 – Community-Based Support (Off-Site)
I also offer community-based support, assisting participants with activities such as community access, attending appointments, building social confidence, and developing independence.

📅 Current availability:
• Thursdays
• Alternate Wednesdays
• Alternate Mondays

About me:
✔ 4 years’ experience as a support worker
✔ Bachelor of Nutrition Science
✔ Graduate Certificate in Gestalt Therapy
✔ Currently studying a Master’s in Gestalt Therapy
✔ Certified Equine-Assisted Learning Practitioner

📍 Moorina – supporting the Moreton Bay region

Support coordinators and plan managers are welcome to reach out if you have a participant who may benefit from nature-based or community support.

If you would like to learn more or discuss suitability, please feel free to send me a message.

Danielle
Wisdom of the Brumby
“Keep Your Spirits Wild” 🐴

28/01/2026

The women who achieve their goals don’t do it because everything in life went their way.

They don’t do it because they had constant luck, endless support, or a smooth path in front of them.

They do it because they refuse to give up on themselves — no matter how difficult things become.

They wake up exhausted,
yet they still show up.

They feel fear and uncertainty,
yet they take the next step anyway.

They fail — sometimes quietly, sometimes visibly —
but they keep moving forward.

While others wait for motivation to arrive,
they choose to act without it.
Not because it’s easy.
But because believing in themselves matters more than comfort.

And that choice — made again and again —
is what carries them through. 🖤