Equine Assisted Therapy

Jay works with clients in a natural and calming environment helping them to feel comfortable with a horse and to trust that they are safe. Clients focus on goals that are based on their individual therapeutic needs (for example NDIS goals).

Our qualified horse riding instructor ensures that clients use all the necessary safety equipment including helmets and safety boots . Clients begin by brushing and patting the horse to support them to feel comfortable with their new friend.

We then learn to sit safely on the horse and begin to enjoy the fun of horseback riding. Riding is done first in the safety of the all weather equine shed where the environment is predictable. There is a lot to learn about self regulation and building confidence by interacting with and learning horse riding.

Once clients are more comfortable riding they are able to take a trail ride in the natural surroundings while practicing the skills they have learned.

During each session Jay will be helping clients to reflect on and learn valuable skills including, teaching perspective taking and theory of mind concepts, emotion regulation and self advocacy skills. At the end of each session Jay will sit with clients and reflect on the session and what they have learned.