Equine Programs

Horse-centred support programs including equine therapy with Astro the pony.

Older person connecting with a horse outdoors
Equine Programs

Equine Therapy for Ageing Gracefully

⚠️ Program Relaunch Underway – Info May Be Outdated We’re in the process of relaunching our horse-based programs with updated names, structures, and NDIS alignment. This page refers to a previous version of the service and may not reflect current details. For an up-to-date overview, please read our latest blog post: ✨ Horses, Healing and […]

Horse and handler working together in cooperation
Equine Programs

Uncovering the Remarkable Learning Abilities of Horses

Horses aren’t just cute; they’re intelligent. Research shows they learn through social cues, trial and error, and a dash of curiosity. So we’re exploring how these thinking learning contributes to the magic of equine therapy horses. The Equine Learning Curve Horses are social butterflies. They pick up new tricks by watching their mates. Whether it’s […]

Miniature horse portrait in green grass
Equine Programs

Using Miniature Horses for Equine Therapy

⚠️ Program Relaunch Underway – Info May Be Outdated We’re in the process of relaunching our horse-based programs with updated names, structures, and NDIS alignment. This page refers to a previous version of the service and may not reflect current details. For an up-to-date overview, please read our latest blog post: ✨ Horses, Healing and […]

Astro the miniature therapy horse portrait
Equine Programs

Equine Therapy: An Historical Timeline

This is not our own work. We found a nifty app that makes historical timelines and fed Equine Therapy into it. This was the result, an Equine Therapy Timeline. And we think it’s quite good.  A History Timeline About Equine Therapy Equine therapy has been used for centuries as a form of healing and therapy. […]

Portrait of Astro the equine therapy pony wearing a halter
Equine Programs

Is Horse Riding Part of Equine Therapy?

⚠️ Program Relaunch Underway – Info May Be Outdated We’re in the process of relaunching our horse-based programs with updated names, structures, and NDIS alignment. This page refers to a previous version of the service and may not reflect current details. For an up-to-date overview, please read our latest blog post: ✨ Horses, Healing and […]

Close-up of Astro the therapy pony outdoors at sunset
Equine Programs

How Hanging with Horses Makes Us Feel Good Physically

How Horses Help Us Feel Good Physically If you’ve ever been around horses, you probably already know how amazing these creatures are. They’ve been our buddies for thousands of years, and today we’re still riding, working, and even healing with them. Scientists have started to notice that there’s something special going on when we’re with […]

Astro the miniature horse in an outdoor equine therapy setting
Equine Programs

How It Works: Equine Therapy for PTSD

⚠️ Program Relaunch Underway – Info May Be Outdated We’re in the process of relaunching our horse-based programs with updated names, structures, and NDIS alignment. This page refers to a previous version of the service and may not reflect current details. For an up-to-date overview, please read our latest blog post: ✨ Horses, Healing and […]

Equine Therapy: Your First Session
Equine Programs

Equine Therapy: Your First Session

You can’t help but feel excited and anticipate a great time as you arrive for your equine therapy session, even if it’s also a little nerve-wracking to think about.. You’ve heard great things about the programme and are eager to learn more. The session leader and safety officer greet you and introduce you to the […]

How do I access equine therapy under the NDIS?
Equine Programs

How Do I Access Equine Therapy Under the NDIS?

This article is general in nature and should not be read as personal professional advice. Always seek the opinion of your trusted advisors. This article is provided as general information by Heartfelt Support, a supplier of equine therapy and related horse activities in Adelaide, South Australia. Equine therapy, also known as horse therapy or hippotherapy, […]

Why Equine Therapy Is So Popular in Australia
Equine Programs

Why Equine Therapy Is So Popular in Australia

Horses have long been associated with Australia – think The Man From Snowy River. Hanging around with horses is a great way to relax and when you are relaxed, you are more receptive to interaction with those around you. Combining horses with trained therapists of various kinds can offer a pathway to overcoming emotional, mental […]

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