Healing Through Horses
Health and Wellness, Healing, and Leadership with Horses
Imagine how lovely it feels to be completely accepted for who you are, loved unconditionally, and learn about yourself and others – all in peaceful picturesque rural surrounds only minutes from Caboolture. This serene environment is perfect for those seeking Caboolture youth services that focus on personal growth and healing.
Come and relax, learn, de-stress, and reconnect thanks to Katrina and her team's expert teaching, alongside her beautiful herd of horses. The horses play a vital role in our Equine Assisted Learning and Equine Assisted Therapy programs, offering a unique authentic relationship that helps humans become more aware and live in the moment. They don’t judge you or care about your past – they simply want to connect with you in the moment, making horse therapy an effective tool for personal development.
Whether you are on a healing or recovery journey, want to improve your mental wellbeing, experience special personal development, or learn leadership skills, Herd Together is here for you. Our horse whispering youth program allows clients or groups to learn skills or overcome problems through the invaluable resources taught by the horses.
Our guests feel so happy here they never want to leave!
Who can Benefit from Equine Assisted Therapy or Learning?
Anyone interested in Health and Wellness -
Improved well-being through programs like Caboolture youth services can enhance mindfulness and personal development. Engaging in equine assisted learning and equine assisted therapy allows for a profound reconnection with nature, promoting self-care and facilitating the process of reconnecting with self and others. Additionally, horse therapy and our horse whispering youth program offer unique opportunities for growth and healing.
Those on a Healing Journey from
Depression, trauma, addictions, grief and loss, separation, life transitions, and relationship breakdown are some of the challenges that youth may face. In Caboolture, youth services offer support for these issues, including sexual abuse, behavioral problems, and life stage adjustments. Stress and damaging relationships can lead to anxiety, low self-confidence, and self-esteem issues. Programs like equine-assisted learning and equine-assisted therapy, including horse therapy and horse whispering youth programs, provide unique approaches to healing. These methods can be especially beneficial for those dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder and eating disorders while fostering inclusiveness and social connections.
Those wanting to develop Leadership Skills including
Assertiveness, creative thinking, and understanding others are essential skills that can be developed through Caboolture youth services. Programs like equine assisted learning and equine assisted therapy, often referred to as horse therapy, foster teamwork and empathy among participants. These experiences enhance emotional intelligence and confidence, allowing youth to build relationships while learning to control their emotions, much like the principles of horse whispering in youth programs.
Herd Together for a Better Future
Who is Herd Together Inc?
We are a charitable organization dedicated to serving our community, particularly through Caboolture youth services. Our mission is to provide assistance to those in need and promote social welfare through a variety of programs and initiatives, including Equine Assisted Therapy and Equine assisted learning. With the help of our dedicated volunteers and generous donors, we are able to make a positive impact in the lives of many.
Herd Together Inc. is a Certified Facility set on 8 idyllic acres in Bellmere Qld, just north of Brisbane. We are a Registered Charity with DRG status committed to positively impacting the emotional, mental, behavioral, and social challenges faced by individuals of all ages in our community.
Our programs, including our horse therapy initiatives, are synonymous with professional training as they are results-based programs. These unique offerings provide a genuine alternative to more traditional methods of assisting young disadvantaged people into a functional and fruitful life through our horse whispering youth program.
We have been collaborating with Youth and Family Service organisations in the Moreton Bay region, the Department for Child Safety and Correctional Services, NDIS, and other organizations.
Our property is private, equipped with bathroom amenities, wheelchair access, and mostly flat land. Come and see kangaroos foraging and lounging in the paddocks, hear the songs of many species of birds, and find peace and calm in the presence of our intuitive horses and ponies.
Herd Together Inc for a Better Future
How Does Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy Work?
"HORSES ARE POWERFUL HEALERS, TEACHERS AND CO-THERAPISTS" Horses are naturally social animals with distinct personalities, attitudes, fears, and moods, making them highly sensitive to the energy around them. They respond positively to human interaction, allowing participants in our Caboolture youth services to experience a sense of connection and engagement without the negative feelings often associated with traditional counseling. Through our horse whispering youth program, which includes individual sessions or workshops, participants engage with horses and ponies while completing various on-the-ground activities (no riding involved). This equine assisted learning approach helps develop motivation, confidence, critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills while also addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, and educational challenges. Both horses and teenagers seek feelings of trust and connection; once a child recognizes this similarity, they can form a bond that is uplifting and inspiring. Horses can teach individuals about themselves and their interactions with others, making horse therapy a valuable tool for growth. Youth are often referred to our services by youth & family welfare services, ensuring that all participants in the equine assisted therapy program are in need of support due to factors like a family history of domestic violence, low socio-economic conditions, and mental health issues. Our program serves the Moreton Bay Region and North Brisbane areas. Katrina, our head facilitator, is available to speak to work teams or school groups about how the principles of natural horsemanship can help individuals learn to communicate with calm assertiveness, trust, and respect.
What happens at a Herd Together session or workshop?
Putting a Smile Back on Your Face
At Herd Together, our guests engage in a series of primarily one-on-one interactions with horses, guided by an experienced EAP/EAL practitioner/facilitator. As prey animals, horses are exceptionally attuned to human body language. "The horses act as mirrors, so whatever your energy or emotions are at that time, they're going to mirror that to you." This unique aspect of equine-assisted therapy helps develop essential life skills such as self-awareness and emotional regulation, promoting mindfulness and encouraging individuals to live in the moment.
One of the significant benefits of equine-assisted learning is the improvement of mood. A better mood signals that we are providing the brain and body with the opportunity to function healthily. Through participation in horse therapy, people acquire invaluable skills that go beyond just horsemanship.
At Herd Together, we immerse you in activities such as 'catching' the horse (they usually come to us), grooming, engaging in games, liberty play, horsemanship, horse safety, feeding, and more.
It’s scientifically proven that simply being around horses, as part of our horse whispering youth program, naturally slows our heartbeat and breath. Just stroking a horse and observing it closely helps individuals to stop overthinking and truly embrace the present.
Sponsorship
Your Tax Deductible Support can Change Lives!
Our organization is dedicated to improving the lives of those in need, particularly through our Caboolture youth services. With your support, we can create a positive impact on the world. Join us today!
As a corporate partner, you can invest in our Youth & Families program, which supports young people experiencing disadvantage or at risk of disengagement, by funding initiatives like our “Which Horse or Pony are you?” Program. This program provides access to our workshops for high school students in schools where many students face social disadvantage. Additionally, our workshops focus on equine assisted learning, delivering support to youth in the justice system, social workers, and domestic violence workshops, all aimed at fostering family growth through Equine Assisted Therapy and building stronger relationships.
Alternatively, we can collaborate to identify an area of need within our organization that aligns with your business objectives or philanthropic goals. Together, we can ensure that all young people, regardless of their circumstances, have every opportunity to thrive through programs like horse therapy and our horse whispering youth program.
To learn more about making a corporate donation to assist a group of youth, please contact the Herd Together Inc committee by emailing info@herdtogetherinc.org.
Youth learn about mindfullness, confidence and leadership in a relaxed, natural setting.
