The EARTH Centre

22/04/2026

🙌🎉Our website finally has a new lick of paint and we joyfully invite you to explore our new digital home at https://earthcentre.org.za/!

Click on the link to to find out more about our work and how best to work with us; explore our volunteer opportunities, or make a secure donation (any amount, however small, is a meaningful contribution!) so that we can expand our LSEN school partnership programme to transform the lives of more children.

A heart-felt ❤️💚🩵thanks goes out to our Chairman and Netwise Multimedia, for bringing our new site to life. 🐴🐎🦄

Through our Equine Facilitated Therapy and Learning programmes, we empower and educate people with disabilities and disadvantages, assist with minimising barriers to opportunities in mainstream society, and improve quality of life across all spheres that we work in.

10/04/2026

A sincere thank you to the HHCU team for an invitation to view and consider two of their horses for adoption.
We have been looking for suitable horses to join our therapy team and the invitation was perfectly timed!

Except, as we drove through their gate, one pretty mare immediately caught my eye.
As Inspector Ashley greeted us, she said there is one more that may be suitable... It was exactly the horse that stood out to me on arrival!

Watch this space...

09/04/2026

Thank you to the volunteers, new and (dare I call them) old, who attended volunteer training, last Thursday and today.

There is a lot of information that is shared during training, and the items covered in training are likely to become much clearer when assisting in actual riding therapy lessons.

Always be open to learning more, in every sphere of your life.
There is a "take-away" message in each learning: a piece of information that sticks with you and adds to your understanding.

Photo is one of our loyal volunteers having a cuddle with young Pixie

28/03/2026

There are so many possibilities ahead for the youngsters we assist.

Here's hoping that those who got some of their mobility foundation at The Earth Centre achieve these sorts of goals!

27/03/2026

Volunteer Training coming up!
2nd or 9th April.

Please confirm attendance to info@earthcentre.org.za

25/03/2026

Therapy riding instructors are special people.
Sad to lose such a valuable lady with a lifetime of experience.

For instructors with Eqasa Module 4, The Earth Centre offers mentoring in Gauteng to log practical teaching hours towards your SARDA therapy riding instructor course.

24/03/2026

We have reached the end of Term 1 for 2026 and would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You to our volunteers this year!
You know we can't offer the young riders the therapy that we do, without your help!

A message received from one of our Term 1 Schools:

"Thank you for informing us and for the support and care you have given our learners during the riding program in Term 1. We truly appreciate the time and effort your team has invested in helping our learners develop and enjoy the riding therapy sessions.
Although we are saddened that the learners will not be able to continue with the riding lessons in Term 2, we completely understand the challenges regarding the shortage of instructors and horses.
Please keep us informed when the program becomes available for our school again, as our learners have greatly benefited from and enjoyed the experience.
Thank you once again to you and your team for your dedication and support."

20/03/2026

The Earth Centre assists many learners with Down Syndrome.

Those with Down Syndrome can experience instability between the skull and the first two vertabrae of the neck.

We insist upon a normal neck x-ray to ensure the riders are safe.

20/02/2026

New arrivals -- Pre loved office furnishings for sale! Contact our office for details.

01/02/2026

Marno was one of our riders in 2025. For those coming to or driving past The Earth Centre, please drop off items listed below to support his effort.
I will deliver to the sanctuary on Earth's behalf

31/01/2026

A mention in the local newspaper is great for creating awareness of what we do and highlighting just how much our volunteers mean to us!

At the centre, horses are more than just companions, and the volunteers ensure that children can ride safely while gaining both physical and emotional benefits.