The Holistic Equine

10/07/2023

Due to circumstances beyond our control The Holistic Equine has closed its farm gates.
Thank you to all the wonderful clients and schools who have worked with us and our horses.

Thank you to all of our horse friends and colleagues who have helped us rehome all of our horse beauties so that they can be loved always. 🥰

We hope you have enjoyed working with us. Don’t forget to breath 🐴❤️

18/11/2022

A huge thank you to Onyx Park Stables who support our small school programs!! We could not have completed our
Mobile preschool program in 2022 without your help!! Thank you 😊

28/09/2022

The Holistic Equine is currently closed during Term 3 holidays. We will notify when we are re-opening.

19/08/2022

UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO POSITIVE COVID TESTS FOR ALL OUR STAFF WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR 7 DAYS 🙁🙁

14/05/2022

09/05/2022

Allow the child to be seen through relationship and love ❤️

03/04/2022

SAFETY FIRST
The farm is closed due to the effects of the recent storms.
Thank You For Your Patience

02/04/2022

Flashback to our preschool visits. This is an amazing local community preschool that we just loved visiting with our miniature horses to teach children about emotional intelligence, empathy and self-awareness. Let us know if your preschool is interested in us visiting. You can get in contact with us via our page or through www.theholisticequine.com

17/03/2022

06/03/2022

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05/03/2022

Due to continuing rain we are again closed this week until paddocks are dry. Please stay safe.
The Holistic Equine Team

01/03/2022

Due to heavy rain all sessions are cancelled - The Holistic Equine Team

28/02/2022

I love this list from Growtherapy: Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing. It's okay if your child/teen is feeling overwhelmed due to past or current events. Take the time to support them with this gentle to-do list 🕊

I am struggling to post something that speaks to the enormity of what is going on in the world right now. There is a part of me that feels very small and desolated - I thought we were past this.

War, invasion, violence, boundary violation, aggression, vulnerability - these are body memories for so many of us. A trauma trigger on a global scale. The felt-sense of being not safe emanates from all my screens at once and I try to remember to just B R E A T H E.

I like this checklist for very bad days. Sometimes more than this is too much. When it feels like the world has fallen apart, we can do one small thing to hold ourselves together.

(This checklist was created by who makes amazing visual resources for mental health and wellbeing - you can follow her on instagram or become a patron to access all her latest and greatest creations)

22/02/2022

A beautiful testimonial from valued clients: (**Please note that names have been withheld due to privacy reasons**)

"A & B always looked forward to the sessions with Sharon and Steve. They loved the minis and with time loved graduating to the bigger horses.
They did weekly sessions over a period of about 18 months and it really helped to keep them grounded and to reflect on what was happening in their lives.
It gave them tools to support emotional regulation and allowed them to build a connection with the animals and relate this to their own lives/experiences. This gave them confidence and boosted their self-esteem.
They always left feeling calm, and a sense of achievement from being in the lovely surroundings with beautiful animals.
C&D"

Thank you so much!! We work so hard to provide a gentle space for children and teens. If you feel your child would benefit - please contact us at www.theholisticequine.com

19/02/2022

More support for children partnering with horses to boost emotional intelligence - The Holistic Equine has built it's program around supporting children's needs but if you are not sure if it is for your child have a read of this article.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/300520013/auckland-counsellors-horsefullness-class-aims-to-teach-emotional-intelligence?cid=app-iPhone&fbclid=IwAR1iqXnAYSF51nZ1ArXUoZaUs-rhsZVicEgd__nNqrC0PmSs--6GxGU9XJA

Auckland counsellor Rachelle Millar uses “equine therapy” to help people achieve emotional intelligence.

15/02/2022

Developmental Trauma affects everything in a child's life. We work with horses to help children deal with difficult feelings - there is hope ♥ www.theholisticequine.com

Graphic credit: Embodied Expressions

08/01/2022

Koko is the cutest ❤️❤️

03/01/2022

Providing children with the tools to build confidence and self worth is the most important thing we can do as carers.