Our name says it all. Equines in Tune -> EquiTune. Horse and Humans tuning in to each other for each other’s higher and greater good.

Tuning in to an Equine partner. Horses become the most popular animal to use in animal therapy because they give immediate feedback to the handler or rider's actions. Horses also have the ability to mirror the feelings of the handler or rider. Horses' large and intimidating appearance forces individuals to gain trust around them. This can be a huge benefit when working with those suffering from mental health issues, as being around and working with horses can help the patient to build confidence, communication skills, trust, social skills, impulse control, and also learn boundaries as every time they respond to the horse, they are provided with immediate feedback.

Evidence shows that trauma and mental health is stored in the somatic memory. Negative emotions in particular have a long-lasting effect on the body. We support you through playing with our horses to become more aware of your body and how it wants to be supported. This happens organically whilst learning horse husbandry, horsemanship and so much more. We support you to have your lightbulb moments. We work with you and your needs. One day you may need to sit, groom and be mindful with your equine partner, another day you may want to run, another you may need to giggle, another you may need a tantrum, another you may want to throw hay bales with us - we support you as you need and accept you for who you are.

Our horses only work with 1 client per day therefore we don’t have lots of people on the property at any time (except for show days). Therefore we hold space for you as an individual with privacy, respect and supports tailored to meet your individual needs. We have a lot of different areas around the property so each session is the same but different as we go with the flow of what the horse and you need that day.

We do our sessions in the outdoors. This can come with sensory challenges but we have found that the love of the horses supports this. We will work with what you need on the day depending on where your stress levels are sitting at.

Our wet weather alternative is the stables - which is always fun.

Our herd of horses are rays of sunshine in our daily lives and we love that we get to share them with you and support you to build a unique bond with them. We pride ourselves on offering our horses a home that meets their natural needs - we ensure their unique diets and likes/dislikes are honoured. Our horse's welfare and including horses in this work ethically is at the core of our values. Horses have their yes and their no listened to as well as yours every step of the way. At EquiTune, you will meet horses who have the freedom to be their true and authentic selves. Horses have the choice to participate in sessions and this ensures those moments of connection are a true reflection of true connection. If your horse is having an off day and doesn’t feel like playing (this has happened), we will listen and often another horse will ask if you would like to play with them OR sometimes your horse wants to play with you in their paddock instead of heading in. We honour their requests as much as yours.

Equine assisted therapy is a holistic, experiential and highly specialised form of therapy that involves working in collaboration with a horse, your therapist and an expert horse handler. During sessions, you don't actually ride the horse. Instead, you carry out tasks such as feeding, grooming and leading the horse. At EquiTune we involve horsemanship skill building as well as liberty play whilst building a strong bond with the horse that chooses to play with you.

Our horses are sensitive and intelligent animals that sense our emotional state even when we are not aware of it. Our unique Healing with Horses or Equine Facilitated Therapy is a complementary alternative therapy and is not about horse riding but about being in-tune with yourself. We use a range of techniques to build a connection with our horses. Become aware of your inner turmoil and feel the empathy from our herd whilst taking the time to heal. Perfect for healing and growth for clients wanting self development. Discover connection and unity. Respect yours and the horse’s “yes” and “no”. Honour your truth. We never blame the horse as they will reciprocate the level at which their client approaches them - this is the client’s time to reflect, honour and work towards being present with no agenda. Join our herd, set your goals and de-stress.

Would you like to connect on a deeper level with the sentient beings around you? Use reward focused techniques whilst honoring your horse’s subtle calming signals.

There are so many types of horsemanship around and you need to find the one that resonates with you. At EquiTune, we strive towards building real connections and honour every being involved. Boundaries are our yes and our no. Do you know what your yes or your no is? How does it feel? Do you honour it? Do you know what a horse’s is? Do you honour it? Do you know how to compromise when necessary? Horses express their boundaries within their herd. Just like us, they all have different tolerance levels. Horses are majestic and intelligent - we strive for a community of like minded beings that truely love interacting with our herd. The relationship between the Horse and Humans grows through patience, trust and a sense of shared presence. Horses at Liberty perceive humans as members of their herd in a role that resembles the Lead Mare, one who is the heart and mind of the herd. Experience being seen, being heard, feeling felt and getting gotten. Experience attunement with horsemanship: a kinaesthetic and sensing of others knowing their rhythm and going beyond empathy to create a two person experience of unbroken connected feeling.

Are you a healer who needs a cleanse or support for yourself? You have been drawn to us for an unexplained reason. There is a saying: “You can’t pour from an empty cup…” If you are a healer or helper and you constantly GIVE – now it is your time to TAKE and refill your cup.

This experience is bespoke to your needs and will be completely private for you. We will take as long as you need with the herd but allow for 2 hours at least for the cost of $500. This works on a high energetic /spiritual level and adapts to the energies that you are fluent in - the herd and Nathalie will need a day or two afterwards to self care so only available on certain Sunday afternoons to correspond with their weekend.

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At your assessment, you will meet the horses and one will choose to play with you. Do not worry, we have never had not a single horse come forwards though often there are a few volunteers. Sometimes, a horse will also call out as they decide straight away that they are ready to play with YOU.

This completely depends on the person and horse. We are here to support YOU. We are totally flexible to work within your boundaries and what you need. We have a wide variety of fun horsey activities that we can tailor to support you each session from catching, grooming, feeding, horsemanship games, liberty play, agility courses, tricks, mindfulness, breathwork, farm chores - to name just a few. We tend to work towards consistency and support yours and your horsey partner’s needs.

We find that often your journey will start with the same horse and then it may develop to other members of the herd. This will happen organically and with your and the horse’s consent.

Slow down. Listen. Notice. Connect. Without expectations.

We value our herd of horses as the master teachers that they are. Horses innately will reciprocate the level you approach them from. You are not “in charge”, it is a partnership. Yes horses love to follow but only a leader who shows qualities that will keep them safe and who will be their emotional anchor. Learn to look at experiences for what they give you not what they took from you and your world will change. Accepting what the horses reflect back to you is following connection as a journey and accepting as well as learning from experience allows you to alter your perception. Nothing is a problem when you are not in “wishing for something else” mode.

Warwick Schiller quote: “people try to ignore basic life principles when dealing with horses. I told this story at a clinic recently…. A man sees a pretty girl walking down the street. He says hello, she ignores him. He starts to follow her, she walks faster away from him. He calls out to her, she starts running. He starts running after her, she runs faster. He tries to kiss her, she kicks him. He emails me asking how to get her to stop kicking him. It’s the same with horses, ignoring the subtle cues and you will ask me how to fix the escalation.”

We aim to be our horses’ safe place, to have fun with them but also to support and empower them to be successful at every turn. Join us on a journey of self discovery and this ability to be accurate, be self aware, an emotional anchor, have humility, accept the journey, be compassionate and so much more will translate to your human experience.

Horses will ask for your boundaries and will ask you to listen to theirs. This is a healthy mutual relationship. Listening to your horse… the process IS the point. LISTENING TO WHEN A HORSE SAYS “YES” AND WHEN THEY SAY “NO” Why listen and hear them whisper? Because it is far more interesting to do so. It may go against your agenda or inconvenience you… it’s often not easier, or necessarily enjoyable but it takes you to the core of your beliefs, your triggers, your blind spots, your saboteurs… it empowers you to be your best version.

Natural horsemanship is a collective term for a variety of horse training techniques which have seen rapid growth in popularity since the 1980s. The techniques vary in their precise tenets but generally share principles of "a kinder and gentler cowboy" to develop a rapport with horses, using methods said to be derived from observation of the natural behaviour of free-roaming horses and rejecting abusive training methods.

As the name suggests, liberty horse training involves considerable freedom for the horse–he’s free of any tack (true liberty work doesn’t even incorporate a lunge line), and you can’t use your leg, the bit, or a whip to control him. Liberty horse training simply can’t be successful without a bond between you and the horse–he has to respect and trust you enough to listen to your commands when he could simply trot away or stop to graze. Learn how to play with a horse with subtle body language and read theirs as well. Liberty training makes it so you and your horse have to work as a team. Imagine turning your shoulder and walking faster and having the horse pick up a trot right next to you without a whip, without a halter and without a rope.