Our Programs
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At Brumby Equine Assisted Therapy, we offer a range of programs that support emotional wellbeing, social connection, and self-awareness through respectful and meaningful interactions with horses.
Our current offerings include:
12-Week Horse-Guided Wellbeing Program – tailored emotional support through gentle, attuned horse interactions
6-Week Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) Program – building confidence, boundaries, and relationship skills through safe groundwork
13-Week Equine-Assisted Wellbeing Program – a structured, trauma-informed series based on the EATA model
Polyvagal Ponies (Coming Soon) – playful, body-based learning to support regulation and nervous system awareness
To learn more about each program, please scroll down and read the full descriptions below.
If any of these offerings feel like the right fit for you or someone you support, we’d love to hear from you. Simply get in touch using the contact options at the bottom of this page.
12 Week Horse-Guided Wellbeing
12-Week Horse-Guided Wellbeing Program
Grounded connection. Gentle awareness. Learning in partnership with horses.
We’re excited to open bookings for our 12-Week Horse-Guided Wellbeing Program at Brumby Equine Assisted Therapy — a nature-based, emotionally enriching experience that supports personal growth through groundwork and horse interaction.
This is a non-therapeutic program, facilitated by a qualified practitioner. It’s designed for people who are curious about deepening their relationship with horses and themselves — whether you're new to horses or simply seeking a more grounded, respectful way to connect.
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Over 12 gentle sessions, we’ll explore:
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How to safely and respectfully interact with horses on the ground
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Emotional regulation and self-awareness through body language and breath
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Relationship dynamics like boundaries, leadership, trust and choice
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How horses respond to subtle cues — and what they reflect back to us
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Communicating through presence rather than pressure
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Building a partnership where both horse and human feel seen
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Each week builds on the last, with a focus on observation, consent-based interaction, and quiet leadership. The learning unfolds slowly and in real-time — guided by the horse’s responses and the human’s growing awareness.
This is not about “training” the horse.
It’s about listening, adjusting, and growing together.
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Who is this for?
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Adults and young people seeking a grounded space to reconnect with themselves
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Anyone interested in a foundation for future horse work (riding or non-riding)
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Parents, teens or carers wanting to develop emotional regulation in a practical way
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Equine-curious individuals looking to build confidence and relational skills
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NDIS self-managed or plan-managed participants (ask us about suitability)
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Program Details
Duration: 12 weeks (12 sessions)
Format: 1:1 or small group (max 4)
No prior horse experience needed
Non-clinical, non-therapy-based
6 Week Equine Assisted Learning (EAL)
For children Age 5-10
6-Week Equine Assisted Learning Program - For Children Aged 5–10
Building confidence, respect, and connection — one hoofbeat at a time
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Program Overview
This 6-week Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) program is designed to support children aged 5 to 10 in developing foundational skills for safely and respectfully interacting with horses and with each other.
Over six weekly sessions, children explore emotional awareness, body boundaries, gentle leadership, and communication — all while building confidence through real-life, hands-on experiences with our herd.
This is not a riding program. Instead, it focuses on groundwork and relational learning in a calm, supportive environment where children can grow at their own pace.
Each session is facilitated by a qualified practitioner and blends safety, skill-building, and playful curiosity.
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Program Aims
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Introduce children to horse safety, body language, and respectful interaction
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Encourage emotional regulation, self-awareness, and gentle leadership
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Explore boundaries, consent, and safe touch — in both human and horse relationships
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Promote confidence, patience, and social-emotional learning
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Foster a sense of calm connection with animals and nature
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Who This Program Is For
This program is ideal for:
Children who love animals and want to learn more about horses
Building the Foundation for future horse work (riding or non-riding)
Young people needing support with emotional regulation, boundaries, or confidence
Families seeking a calm, supportive activity outside of mainstream sports
Anyone wanting to build skills that can support future horse riding or animal care
No prior horse experience is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to try.
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What Children Will Learn
Each week introduces a new theme, including:
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Understanding horse body language and space
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Approaching, haltering, and leading with care
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Learning where and how horses like to be touched
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Listening to cues from both the horse and their own body
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Practicing presence, patience, and working as a team
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Program Details
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Length: 6 weekly sessions (approx. 1.5 hours each)
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Group size: Small, supportive group to allow individual attention
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Location: Hartley, Blue Mountains
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Facilitator: Qualified EAL practitioner
Note: This is a non-therapeutic program but offers many emotional and social benefits
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13 Week Equine-Assisted Wellbeing Program
13-Week Equine-Assisted Wellbeing Program
This 13-week program formulated by Equine Assisted Therapy Australia (EATA) and draws on the EATA model, an experiential and somatic framework designed to support emotional regulation, personal growth, and relational wellbeing through the partnership of humans and horses.
The program provides a structured and trauma-informed approach to emotional and psychological support. While the original study focuses on adults, the program’s core themes can be adapted across ages and contexts.
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Program Overview
Participants attend one session per week over 13 weeks. Each session is facilitated by a qualified practitioner and supported by carefully selected horses. Sessions are experiential, held in natural outdoor environments, and involve a mix of observation, gentle interaction, reflective practices, and grounding tools. No previous horse experience is required, and all activities are unmounted (non-riding). The focus is on presence, awareness, and co-regulation — not performance.
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What Participants Will Explore
Each weekly session builds on the last, supporting participants to:
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Develop awareness of their nervous system and emotional states
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Build trust and safety in relational spaces
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Strengthen their capacity for connection and self-reflection
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Explore personal patterns and gain insight through experiential learning
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Connect with the natural world as a co-regulator
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Experience non-judgmental feedback from horses, guided by attuned facilitation
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Who This Program Is For
This program may be suitable for:
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Adults, teens, or children needing support with emotional regulation or relational difficulties
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Individuals experiencing stress, burnout, or nervous system overwhelm
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People who find talk-based therapy challenging or have not responded well to traditional approaches
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Neurodivergent individuals seeking sensory-informed and body-based support
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NDIS participants with goals around emotional wellbeing, social participation, or self-awareness
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Anyone seeking a slower, more grounded way to explore their internal world in connection with animals and nature
The program is grounded in trauma-informed principles of safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. Sessions are designed to be accessible, respectful, and responsive to each participant’s needs and pace. Horses are valued as co-facilitators, and their wellbeing is central to every interaction.
This series offers a gentle, yet powerful alternative to talk-based therapy and can also complement existing mental health supports.
COMING SOON
Polyvagal Ponies
This Program will be available soon.
