Equine-assisted Therapy & Equine-assisted Learning harnesses powerful opportunities for change that come from the HORSE-HUMAN relationship.

Horses naturally respond to the present moment, inviting greater awareness, reflection, and understanding.

Through their presence and interactions, horses can help illuminate patterns, relationships, and life challenges, fostering insight and growth.

Equine Assisted Learning

EAL offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow through meaningful experiences with horses. Through guided, ground-based activities and reflective discussion, participants can develop greater self-awareness, confidence, communication, emotional regulation, and relationship skills. Well suited to children and young people, families, schools, and community groups, EAL provides engaging, hands-on learning experiences that foster connection, resilience, and personal growth in a supportive outdoor environment.

Equine Assisted Therapy

Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is a unique therapeutic approach involving ground-based interactions with horses. Suitable for individuals, couples, families, and groups, it offers an alternative to traditional office-based therapy in a calm and supportive outdoor setting. Sessions are facilitated by Candesa, a qualified mental health professional, in partnership with the horses. Through carefully guided experiences, clients are encouraged to explore thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and relationship patterns while gaining new perspectives and insights.

Programs for Life & Growth

Life skill programs are designed to promote interpersonal and social competency. You will learn skills for life in a fun, safe and supportive environment. Guided ground-based activities with horses will help develop skills to better manage everyday challenges at home, work and school. This hands on innovative experiential approach leads to increased self awareness, self understanding, and personal growth. It also provides people with the opportunity to learn valuable social skills…

Corporate & Organisations

The horse-human interaction awakens individuals and teams to their full potential. Equine assisted team and leadership training programs provide fun, lively, action based teamwork in an out of the office setting. The ground based activities are specifically designed to promote group cohesion and effective management, self awareness, communication skills, and team building. Activities can have general themes or cater to specific areas such as problem solving, leadership, resiliency…

Candesa and Darryl, together with their herd of horses, are based on a peaceful two-acre property in Glenlogan, a semi-rural community near Jimboomba, south of Brisbane, Australia. With easy access off the Mount Lindsay Highway, the property offers a welcoming rural environment inviting you into the tranquility of nature. Read more about HorseAccord.

Testimonials: What Our Clients Say

100% customer satisfaction Is our First Priority. Below are some of the testimonials we have received from our clients.

Was a truly amazing day! Thank you Candesa for organising this for our young people. It was incredible to see several of my young people in this environment. I highly recommend any CMs to go along, if you get the opportunity. Stephanie

Case Manager, LWB

I was grateful for the opportunity for two of the young people that I case manage to attend the EAL Day Program held at your property. I had complications communicating with one of the young people during my fortnightly visits. During the introductory visit, the young person was prompted by her carer to say hello. Read More Aaron

Case Manager, LWB

Registered NDIS Provider

Therapeutic Supports and Innovative Community Participation

NDIS Provider Number 4050020509

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