Programs for Life and Growth

In addition to individual sessions, HorseAccord offers a range of Equine Assisted group programs that are not just ‘horsin around’! HorseAccord programs are facilitated by an EAGALA certified licensed mental health professional and equine specialist. The programs are unlike other horsemanship and riding programs referred to as ‘equine therapy’ that focus on learning about horses, their care, and/or horse riding. HorseAccord programs are ethically driven, theoretically comprehensive and deeply integrated experiential learning sessions using the EAGALA Model, where horses truly inspire, facilitate, assist and connect with participants through the HORSE-HUMAN relationship for personal growth and development. There is no riding involved and no experience with horses is needed. The EAGALA Model involves engaging with socially and emotionally healthy horses in strategically designed ground-based activities that are linked to therapy or educational goals, then exploring insights into feelings, behaviours, and patterns to enable the participant/s to learn about themselves and others. The EAGALA Model is tested and subject to ongoing study and development, with a growing body of research supporting its quality of practice, outcomes, and efficacy.

At HorseAccord we work with groups of children (8-12 years), adolescents (13-17 years) and adults (18+ years). Programs can be tailored to meet your specific needs or choose from the range of programs below that we run regularly.

 

HorseLeads

HorseLeads is a leadership and skills development program open to all ages for those who are looking for something to do outdoors that is unique and fun, while also educational. Fancy a game of HorseSoccer? Or HorseBilliards? Participants have an opportunity to engage... read more

HorseZone for Youth

HorseZone for Youth is a program where participants (13-17 yrs) are given the opportunity through fun, interesting, ground-based activities with horses, to experientially discover core mental health constructs vital to emotional health and practice developmental life... read more

HorseSpace for Foster Carers

A FREE support group once a month for a couple of hours to provide foster carers some well-deserved relaxation, fun, and support. HorseAccord has received funding from a family who wished to remain anonymous to facilitate a monthly carers group focusing on self-care,... read more

School Programs

For schools we offer some of our regular after-school and weekend programs during school hours to school groups. Alternatively, a General Wellbeing Program or a program for students who are assessed to be ‘At Risk’ can be custom tailored to meet specific curriculum or... read more

HorseTime for Women

This program is designed to meet the needs of women of all ages who are facing the challenges of change. This program addresses themes of transition, values, boundaries, challenges, distractions, body image, healthy relationships, anxiety, depression, co-dependency,... read more

Trauma Focused (Phase 1) HorsePACE Group EAP for Children

Traumatised children need to have experiences that directly contradict the emotional helplessness and physical paralysis that accompany traumatic experiences (van der Kolk, 2003) and horses are a great way to achieve this. Studies now show that the effective treatment... read more

HorsePower for Men

HorsePower is a group for guys seeking to solve life challenging issues and to meet some like-minded mates. Practice meeting real world challenges with the horses serving as powerful metaphors and stand-ins. The answer to “why horses” is simple. They are totally... read more

Trauma Focused (Phase 1) HorsePACE Group EAP for Youth

Traumatised youth need to have experiences that directly contradict the emotional helplessness and physical paralysis that accompany traumatic experiences (van der Kolk, 2003) and horses are a great way to achieve this. Studies now show that the effective treatment of... read more

HorseSynergy for Families

A parenting course with a difference! Communication break down within the family can be difficult and HorseSynergy can provide the key to unlocking the door of understanding between family members. Horses are highly social animals that all have a place in their herd... read more

FillyBusiness for Girls

This program for adolescent girls (13-17yrs) aims to foster greater awareness of identity and enhancement of resiliency, self-esteem, confidence and healthy peer interactions. The activities with horses explore themes such as assertiveness, self-care, seeking help,... read more

HorseHarmony Couples Counselling

Do you want to be able to work together and understand and communicate on a different level? Are you seeking insight as to how your partner really ticks? Are you working through specific areas before you make a commitment to each other, or have made a commitment and... read more

At HORSEACCORD we use the EAGALA Model of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Personal Development

Australian Counselling Association (ACA)

“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.”
Winston Churchill