Wisdom of the Brumby

29/10/2025

🐴💙 Join us

✨ Saturday 1 November at 6.00pm at The Burrow

🛑 Tuesday 4 November at Eagle Farm Racecourse from 10.00am

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29/10/2025

These two have such a special bond, pretty certain they are siblings. They were trapped together in Coffs Harbour and have been with me for 2 years now. I am full of gratitude, it’s such a privilege to learn from these sentient beings 🥰

27/10/2025

This sounds very promising for the brumbies.!

On 22 October 2025, the Bill to repeal the Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Act 2018.I had the privilege of speaking against the Bill on behalf of the NSW Nat...

21/10/2025

A young rider who completed her first cross-country round without a bridle said she is proud of the journey she and her pony have made – and has dreams of eventing bridleless in future. Read more below

16/09/2025

This resonates. Horses are so congruent, and that’s why I value and appreciate them so much. They are constantly challenging my EVERYTHING. To build, connect and trust we have to be honest otherwise the relationship doesn’t work.

🐴✨ “I’m Fine.”
Your horse: Are you though? 👀

Here’s the thing. You can rock up to the yard smiling, holding your coffee, pretending life’s totally under control — but your horse already clocked your cortisol before you got your boots on.

Why?

Because horses don’t just read the vibe —
They sniff it.

🔬 Thanks to their superpowered noses and a fancy bit of kit called the vomeronasal organ, horses are wired to detect hormonal changes like stress, adrenaline, and the distinct scent of emotional chaos wafting off you like perfume.

That whole “2000% more sensitive” stat?
It’s a metaphor, not a GCSE maths answer.
But what we can say is:
👉 Horses = Sensory ninjas.
👉 Humans = Emotional squirrels pretending we’re chill.

They don’t care about your “I’m fine” voice.
They respond to what your body’s actually saying — even if you haven’t caught up with it yet.

And they do it without judgement.
No awkward questions. No “have you tried yoga?”
Just honest, grounded presence.

Which is why trauma-informed work with horses isn’t some woo-woo miracle —
It’s literally a biological recalibration with a four-legged truth detector.

They don’t buy your act.
They love you anyway.
And that, my friends, is why they’re the real co-regulators of this emotional rodeo.

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28/08/2025

"I caught this little sucker in my basement this morning. At first, I was sure I’d just get rid of him. But when I looked at his tiny, helpless face, something changed. Who was I to decide if he should live or not, just for being in my space... So, I took a long look… then carried him to the park and let him go. We’re all sharing this air today, breathe it in."

29/07/2025

13/07/2025

What lies beyond the "Horse is Our Mirror"

In EAL/EFL, the "horse is our mirror" trope can be limiting, especially for those already self-reflective not to mention the idea is quite self absorbed - that your own self and your world can reflected back at you by these beautiful creatures - this needs to be used with balance and perspective. Although I understand the notion behind this statement , we need to be careful not to over use it.

Remember....

Your body can sense your horse's feelings too , creating a two-way street - as much your emotions are sensed by them , how they are feeling can be taken on by you.

Have you ever thought of transference(of energies) from animal to human ?

Our relationship and interactions with our horses is a connection that involves quieting the mind, feeling your horse, and building the empathy.

It's not just about reflection; By teaching and practicing emotional awareness, we strengthen our ability to understand our horses and ourselves on a deeper level.

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11/07/2025

This is beautifully illustrated, and one I’m going to keep sharing!

🧠💥 POLYVAGAL THEORY (aka “Why you snapped at your partner, cried in Tesco, and then needed a nap… all in the same hour.”)

Let’s make it simple. Like, ponies-in-a-field simple. 🐴

Because your nervous system? She’s dramatic. She has moods. And she doesn’t always let your brain know what she’s doing.

So let’s meet 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).

09/07/2025

Danielle Davy

09/07/2025

What a weekend…….

Our Brumbies and Being clinic was a soul-stirring, heart-opening experience. Together, we slowed down, breathed deeply, and remembered what it feels like to just be.

In the quiet presence of our wild-born brumbies, we softened. We listened, not just with our ears, but with our whole bodies. We discovered that presence isn’t something to strive for, but something to return to.

There was laughter, stillness, tears, and truth. Threads of connection were woven between people, horses, and land,and something ancient and wise moved gently through it all.

Grateful beyond words to everyone who showed up with open hearts. And to the brumbies, thank you for leading us home to ourselves. 🐎🤍