WELCOME TO
EQUINE HEALING CENTRE BENDIGO
Horses Helping People
WHAT IS EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING ??
Horses live in awareness at all times.
They experience the four feeling domains of anger, sadness, grief and joy.
They experience all of these emotions, even when in a natural herd environment, then - they go back to grazing.
Horses don't hold onto thoughts and feelings the way humans do.
They self regulate their nervous system.
They do not judge.
Their communication is authentic.
They are intuitive.
They are responsive to the inner world of a human - for example:
If a human is nervous around a horse, the horse will sense this.
When one bonds with a horse, they teach us to open our communication and relate with trust and love.
If we have experienced emotionally/physically abusive situations we can shut down and close off to life and live in a limited state of being.
Horses can help us heal.
HORSES AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Humans learn effectively by doing. Neuro scientific research has proven change occurs through being in the here and now in a present state of awareness - this is learning via doing.
Changing old habits of thinking and feeling involves learning how to build new supports, living in the present, sometimes with emotional or somatic discomfort that many of our old habits are designed to help us avoid and escape.
Experiential Learning with horses is designed to:-
Try something in the here and now in order to heighten awareness and explore patterns of self perception/inner conflict.
Explore and support new ways of thinking, being and behaviours.
Explore contacts and relationship as client with practitioner/horse.
To express what is un expressed.
EAL Sessions can support clients in relationship, to build awareness, experiment with choice, new experiences, new ways of thinking and feeling, being embodied, self regulating and making better choices to lead to living a more fulfilling life.
HORSES AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Many people are and feel disconnected from nature.
Horses in the EAL session can assist with the reconnection of our natural environment and contribute to a sense of grounding and somatic (being in touch with sensations in the body) experience.
OTHER WAYS HORSES CONTRIBUTE TO CHANGE IN THE EAL ENVIRONMENT
HORSES PROVIDE co regulation and resourcing.
Being in the presence of calm, regulated horses can offer a safe, rhythmic, sensory and somatic experience that can soothe the brainstem and limbic regions of the brain supporting regulation of the brain and body.
HORSES PROVIDE unique feedback due to their heightened sensitivity
and natural instincts to the field/environments, they respond to each person uniquely.
HORSES PROVIDE emotional safety and trust. The presence of calm, healthy horses can contribute to clients feeling calm, confident and developing trust in others.
HORSES PROVIDE humans with the reality that we are unique and by engaging with them, we experience various characteristics of our inherent nature and learn to experience a better understanding of ourselves.
HORSES PROVIDE Confirmation. Some horses offer a confirming presence and some people can feel or receive unconditional holding
or “love” from the horse. This could be a totally new experience for some people. Horses can evoke feelings in clients that may have been unconscious, unaware and bring their feelings and needs to the surface.
HORSES PROVIDE a rich opportunity for people to engage with.
Touch is an essential developmental need that supports healthy brain and biological development.
ABOUT THE HERD
All EAL horses live in an I.Thou capacity way of life.
They communicate with love and respect. Natural Horsemanship techniques are embodied in their groundwork training.
Their health and happiness is a major priority and contribution to this work.
MEET THE HERD
ROK STAR
Abby
Cookie Bear
Ellesse
Bodhi
Alpacas
WHY EAL ???
EAL is also suitable for personal development. It provides skills in interpersonal development /communication and effective team leadership skills relating to others in the workplace, at school and home life.
EAL provides clients with breath work and awareness skills enabling them to have a clearer understanding of who they are as people, the choices they make and the difficulty of navigating complex decisions, family and societal pressure.
EAL provides existential learning in the farm environment in sensory and rhythmic application for those children and adults on the autism spectrum. This is relatable by experiencing the horses in their environment with obviously close supervision.
NB: THIS IS NOT A RIDING FOR THE DISABLED SERVICE/
TRAIL RIDING FACILITY.
ALL WORK IS ON THE GROUND.
**THERE IS NO HORSE RIDING IN THE SESSIONS.
It gives clients the opportunity to communicate with the horses in a way that feels safe and right for them.
EAL Is also suitable for those in challenging situations wanting to find clarity. It also assists those in the community experiencing isolation and loneliness and serves as a way to begin moving forward and seeing their life situation through a different lens.
EAL is also a wonderful opportunity for clients to learn mindfulness and find a better connection within their self to experience a sense of inner calm and to have the knowledge and skill set to apply
the learned teachings from the paddock
to the everyday application of their lives
for the better.
All clients' needs are strictly confidential and a questionnaire pertaining to the individual needs to be completed prior to first session.
THE FACILITATOR
Tracey Kenny-Dive
TRACEY KENNY-DIVE is an accredited EAL PRACTITIONER.
Tracey trained at the Equine Psychotherapy Institute in the Equine Psychotherapy model. Training is based on the overview of core principals and theory of GESTALT THERAPY and the
WAY OF THE HORSE PSYCHO EDUCATION.
*Trauma Informed Practice*
Complimentary therapy accreditations includes: Diploma of Holistic Healing, Certificate of Holistic Counselling.
International Institute of Complimentary Therapies I.I.C.T Membership.
Tracey was a Champion Equestrian Rider when competing up until the age of twenty one years.
Tracey advocates for the prevention of animal cruelty.
Has also worked in Education support services for students with special needs.
RAYMOND DIVE: Manager of Equine Healing Centre Bendigo.
Ray has worked in the fields of caring in the disability, drug and alcohol and aged care sectors. Cert IV.
DAKOTA DIVE: Training and maintenance of the herd.
Dakota assists in the practices of feeding, grooming and assists with Vet care. Dakota also manages Equine Healing Centre Bendigo's social media sites and is the photographer for this website.
Vale Banjo
Banjo part of the Equine Healing Centre Bendigo family and healing herd. Sadly, he passed away in May 2022.
It was an honour for us to share our life with the little guy who was a unique, playful and quite the entertainer with his curious behaviour.
His spirit lives on forever here at the property.
SESSIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Sessions are $130 per hour.
A block of 7 sessions are recommended as classes are structured consecutively to optimise development.
Payment is available by credit/debit card using "Square" payment facility or bank transfer.
*Plus 10% GST where applicable.
Self/Care/ Plan managed.
NDIS Clients are most welcome
*GOVT Rebates Apply.
Payment of all other sessions is required on the day. There is also a 24hr cancellation fee as sessions
with horses require some preparation.
*Please Note - This program is only suited to Children over 7 years old. Being with horses requires spatial development, therefore it is suitable to children over 7yrs.
CONTACT AND ENQUIRIES
Tracey Kenny-Dive
EQUINE HEALING CENTRE BENDIGO
*For client testimonials please head to: https://www.facebook.com/equinehealingcentrebendigo
Phone: 0476 127 294