The Facts

In Western Europe (including the UK) and the USA, enlisting the assistance of horses for coaching and/or therapy has gained tremendous popularity. It has, in fact, been included in tertiary education as an elective subject in the Social Sciences.

Horses are prey animals in that they exist purely as a food source for predators. Therefore, their instincts are finely honed to detect any source of potential danger. Their main goal is to stay safe and to stay alive. No matter who you believe you are on the outside, a horse will always respond to what is inside you, in your core being.

Horses can therefore assist in the coaching process by breaking through your outer layers and responding, in their own unique ways, to what it is that you are struggling with. It is an energy process that can clearly be explained through science, but there is nothing like experiencing it for yourself.

Sanctuary Horses

For many years, my dream has been to run a program like this, combining my two passions in life: Being surrounded by horses and facilitating people to chase their dreams. Slowly but surely it has taken shape: a number of years ago I moved to a large property just outside of Brisbane; I have five beautiful elderly horses; I have the coaching experience and accreditations; the horses and I are ready to welcome you into our herd.

Sessions with the horses are varied: if a theme had to be named, it would be awareness. Horses teach about awareness of self and others. Horses also teach about boundaries, about being in the moment, and about letting go of things that no longer serve you.

All work is done on the ground, that is, there is no riding involved at all. The relationship between horse and human in this process is one of equality, which sometimes makes it a bit difficult for those with more traditional views about horses as being controlled by humans.

An individual session typically lasts for about 2 hours, and costs $145.00.

If you would like more information about how this all works, without committing to anything just yet, please feel free to contact me via email by selecting the "Contact Us" icon at the base of the left column.