Services
Horse whispering youth program
Many young people who have experienced trauma struggle with negative self-thoughts, which can lead to communication difficulties, challenging behaviour, low self-esteem, and a feeling of hopelessness. Often, these youth are hesitant to engage with social systems such as school, work, and family.
Our program uses the gentle art of horse whispering to foster a respectful relationship between the young person and the horse, encouraging natural cooperation. These same principles are then applied to help the young person deal with complex life situations. These programs provide a safe and nurturing environment where participants can engage in the gentle art of horse whispering, building a respectful relationship with the horses, and developing crucial life skills.
Through our programs, we aim to foster trust and establish stronger emotional connections between vulnerable youth and their support systems. By utilising the immediate and non-threatening feedback provided by the horses, we teach emotional regulation and respectful communication skills. This approach empowers participants to build self-confidence, develop social awareness, and re-engage with their education, workforce, community, and family.
NB: this link will take you directly to HWYP charity to book.
Horses Helping Humans
"Which horse or pony are you?"
Hands on natural horsemanship program runs for 1.5 hours per week for 3 consecutive weeks.
It is an incredibly simple, yet profoundly effective program using horsemanship skills to show the importance and impact that body language and energy projection has when communicating with others. This program provides the tools to recognise and bring back the best version of you - your authentic self!
Comprehensive fun workbook included.
Book now through Herd Together
Group Workshop
Team building workshops focus on improving communication between colleagues and increasing productivity by learning how to identify different personality types through body language and how to successfully communicate with them. Non-verbal communication sends the strongest messages, in the equine world as well as with humans. Learning to stay calm and focused during high pressure circumstances is imperative to success. Emotional control techniques and body language awareness will give you this ability.
learning to effectively communicate with one another without being reactive changes the whole dynamic of teams. people start working together, not against one another. opinions can be given, not forced. people can be asked, not told. people can be heard without being shut down. respect and dignity is restored
Onsite workshops can include interaction with horses on the ground. There is no riding involved.
Empowering Women Workshop
3 hour workshop designed especially for women to help them develop boundaries in their lives and improve communication with family, friends and colleagues. One of the most emotionally challenging things people face is the ability to calm down when we are under pressure (fight or flight response).
Learn how to confidently say “No”
Learn practical and effective steps to re-gain control of your life.
Watch a Natural Horsemanship demonstration to see first-hand how your emotions affect those around you and how to remain calm and respond, while others may be reacting, to a challenging situation. Anything from getting your 2 year old into the bath, to an inappropriate comment from a work colleague can quickly raise negative emotions. Firstly, recognising these feelings and then using calm assertiveness to handle them can be liberating.
Horse powered reading
Horse Powered Reading was developed in 2012, by Dr. Michele Pickel. Since it's inception, Horse Powered Reading has helped thousands of clients become better readers by combining the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (Eagala) model of equine assisted learning, with the use of research-based reading strategies that engage the mind, body, and emotions in learning.
Learn how to challenge students to build connections while exploring basic reading skills which include phonemic awareness, decoding, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.
Venue Hire
Located in an idealic Rural setting, yet close to all amenties. Herd Together Inc headquarters, has excellent facilities to host your clinic. Plenty of, off street parking, use of horses as demonstration.
Venue Hire for all types of clinics.
Competitive rates, all monies go to helping further participants come through the Horses Helping Humans program.
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