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16/04/2026

Learning that lasts – straight from the farm

Did you know a 2024 study found that children learning in a farm-based setting with animal interaction showed stronger long-term memory retention compared to classroom-only learning?

Interestingly:
👉 Test scores didn’t change immediately
👉 But learning stuck better over time (even after a month!)

This suggests that hands-on, real-world experiences with animals don’t just engage students — they help deepen and sustain learning.

When learning is meaningful, sensory, and emotionally engaging… it lasts.

10/04/2026

Pretty Pony appreciation post-

I love how the sun glistens on their coats.
What lights up your day?

30/03/2026

Today was pedicure day.
Part of having healthy happy horses is looking after their feet.
A big thank you to our wonderful farrier who visits every 4 weeks to keep our herd of therapy horses feet in good shape.

24/03/2026

Free Empowerment Self Defence for Teens.

Parents of teenagers 12 to 17, book your spot for this upcoming FREE 2-hour class on the 13th April, 1 pm to 3 pm at Crestmead

Empowerment Self Defence is a holistic approach to personal safety, teaching you how to use your mind, voice, and body, and to trust your gut.

This will be the last KRANK class for a while, so don't miss out.

Limited spots only. Book via the link.

https://logan-events.bookable.net.au/ #!/event-detail/ev_4cd3442558b7469f81982c048dc154f7

22/03/2026

A day in the life of

20/03/2026

I so love Rainbows and Unicorns
🌈 🦄 💖

20/03/2026

Smiling is contagious.

😁😁🐴❤️

🌿🐴 Happy International Day of.... Happiness! 🐴🌿

Today The International Day of Happiness is observed (March 20) to recognise the relevance of happiness and wellbeing as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings around the world.

🌐Established by the United Nations in 2012, this day aims to promote mental health, building positive relationships and performing acts of kindness to foster global joy.

It also originally invited national governments to 'give more importance to happiness and well-being in determining how to achieve and measure social and economic development'.

🫂This year’s theme, 'Caring and Sharing' encourages acts of kindness, compassion and community connection - simple but powerful ways to support both individual and collective wellbeing.

🧘Happiness isn’t always about constant positivity.
Often, it’s found in small, everyday moments where we feel connected, supported and present. (Horses have a great way of helping with this)

💫FUN FACTS: Significance of 20 March: The date coincides with the equinox, marking a moment where day and night are almost equal length, symbolising a shared global experience.

✨️The resolution was initiated by Bhutan, a country which has recognised the value of national happiness over national income since the early 1970s and famously adopted the goal of Gross National Happiness over Gross National Product. ❤️

19/03/2026

Reach out to Equine Assisted Therapy Australia RTO no:41482 if you or someone you know would like to participate in this free program.

🌿🐴 Equine Assisted Mental Health Program 🐴🌿
For women who have survived domestic violence

Six women who have experienced domestic and family violence are invited to participate in a FREE Equine Assisted Mental Health program, delivered over 3 x 90-minute sessions, in the Gold Coast's beautiful Currumbin Valley.

Equine-assisted therapy can be highly beneficial for domestic violence survivors, offering a safe, non-judgmental environment to rebuild trust, set boundaries and process trauma.

It can assist in reducing anxiety and hypervigilance, while fostering confidence, choice and a renewed sense of control through interaction with horses.

This program will be adapted to the needs of participants, be trauma informed and sensitively delivered in a safe environment.

✨ It will be facilitated by EATA-trained practitioners.
Please get in touch with them (details on flyer below) if you know of anyone who could benefit from this great initiative.

📍 Location: Currumbin Valley
🗓 Proposed Dates & Times (flexible):
• Friday, 10 April 2026 | 10:00am – 11:30am
• Friday, 8 May 2026 | 10:00am – 11:30am
• Friday, 5 June 2026 | 10:00am – 11:30am

*Please note these dates and times may be adjusted to best support participant availability.

13/03/2026

On Wednesday I was excited and intrigued to be invited to attend the Wonderful Woman of Waterford awards event presented by Shannon Fentiman MP . I felt very honoured to be in the room with such beautiful and inspiring women. Thank you Ali Raven for nominating me to receive an award.

13/03/2026

Congratulations to all the Wonderful Women of Waterford award recipients.
I felt very honoured to be invited to attend this event.
Thank you Ali Raven for nominating me to receive an award.