IN equine therapy

04/08/2025

03/08/2025

Ain’t this true!

20/07/2025

“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).”



Post credit: Equimotional - Trauma-Informed Training & Resource Hub

18/07/2025

Research Alert! A pilot study examined the additive benefits of equine-assisted exposure for first responders suffering occupational incapacitation from operational-related trauma. Seven first responders participated in an 8-week, 90-minute, equine-assisted therapy program.

Primary outcome measures (i.e., anxiety, depression, trauma, inflexibility and avoidance) were administered pre- and post-intervention.

Additional measures examined feelings about the self and views towards aspects of the program.

Findings suggested initial support for symptom reduction, particularly for depressive and trauma-related symptoms.

You can read more here:

https://scholar.google.com.au/scholar?q=emdr+and+equine+therapy+research&hl=en&as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart =gs_qabs&t=1752441104261&u=%23p%3DjIgJ5gVbse4J emdr and equine therapy research - Google Scholar

01/07/2025

Two spots available for term 3
Ndis or private!

06/06/2025

Some movement hopefully

30/05/2025

Research Alert - Healing in relationships, the power of equine-assisted mental health.

Children’s mental health in Australia is a prominent social issue requiring new and innovative approaches to treatment. The limitations in effectiveness and accessibility of common interventions leave room for alternatives to gain popularity.

Equine-assisted intervention (EAI) is one alternative addressing the barriers to child mental health support.

EAI is considered experiential, enabling a child-centred and trauma-informed approach with greater levels of flexibility and adaptability that supports personal growth in areas like self-regulation, confidence, self-esteem and empathy.

Through a qualitative research method, this study explores the experiences of practitioners providing EAI to children in Australia through semi-structured interviews. Practitioner perspectives help shape this emerging profession and offer a deeper insight into EAI as an effective intervention.

You can read more here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02650533.2025.2495741?src=exp-la

25/03/2025

Term two is approaching- I have some vacancy for therapy- approved and accepted in ndis!

Sessions are fortnightly- one hour sessions.
💥Friday at midday and 1 pm
💥Thursday at 3.

10/10/2024

To all my participants

Ndis isn’t funding animal therapy however if supported by OT or psych or Dr, equine therapy with a suitably qualified person, is going ahead.
Most of you already have backing of these professionals to attend equine.
I contacted Ndia today 10/10 and had this verified after the legislation changes on 3/10/24.
Many plan managers are informing people that equine is part of animal therapy. This isn’t the case.
Please refer to

https://ministers.dss.gov.au/transcripts/16276
To see Bill Shortens advice on equine.

As more info emerges I shall inform you as best I can.
Narelle.

3 October 2024 Program: ABC Radio Melbourne Interviewer: Ali Moore E&OE TRANSCRIPTSUBJECTS: October 7 anniversary; protest laws; NDIS Section 10 listsALI MOORE, HOST: Right now, though, if you rely on support under the NDIS, how big a difference will recent changes make to what the Scheme funds for....

12/09/2024

Term 4
Thursday vacancies -billed as Assessment recommendations therapy / training (inc AT) other therapy
Times are 1pm, 2 pm, 3pm

Please feel free to come meet us to see if may suit 🐴