Equine Assisted Therapy

Horses have highly tuned senses that can detect the most subtle changes including those changes in our breathing and heart rate.

They have innate mirroring, and communication processes which they use for survival, and this means that they naturally sense our feelings and emotions.

Horses can mirror these changes, which helps us to understand how we feel about different situations and people, and how other’s see and experience us in different situations and contexts.

Equine Assisted Therapy offers a unique and safe space for personal discovery, where you can learn more about yourself and your life. At Peaceful Paddocks Wellness Services, we provide these sessions in the peaceful, natural environment of the paddocks all year round.

When we work together, it’s a partnership, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. To begin, we’ll have a 45-minute consultation where we’ll talk about your needs, your goals, and how our program can best support you. During your first session, you’ll get to meet MacGyver and learn how to interact safely with him. This will help you feel comfortable and confident, creating a positive space where you can start to focus on building the skills you need to reach your personal goals. The first sessions will be all about building trust and connection—both with MacGyver and with me—and making sure we set the right foundation for your journey.

Horses communicate in a way that’s entirely non-verbal, with no judgments or expectations. They’ll meet you where you’re at, which allows you to guide the direction of your sessions. MacGyver and I will be there to gently guide you, and through the sessions, you’ll observe MacGyver’s natural behaviours, learn to communicate with him, and along the way, discover more about yourself and others.

We always love hearing from those we’ve had the pleasure of working with, and it means so much when they share their journey with us. I’m excited to share this testimonial, which highlights the impact we strive to have. I hope it resonates with you as much as it did with us.

Suzie at Peaceful Paddocks is highly experienced and knowledgeable. My daughter has ASD/ADHD and equine therapy has improved my daughter’s ability to emotionally regulate as well as develop a deeper understanding of her own emotions and what she needs to self regulate. She is now better at being able to communicate these needs at home. Highly recommend.

To find out more, or to book a free 45 minute consultation, please head to our Contact Us page.