Working with horses to help you navigate what is causing disturbance in your life. We will
help you regain inner peace & foster a greater connection within yourself
WELCOME TO
HEART OF THE HORSE
What's on Calendar
Day Events / 3 -5 Day Retreats
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What happens in a session?
On arrival, you will be greeted by the adorable Kasey & Leela, our much-loved Border Collies, who are an integral part of our team. We share some tea and check in with each other and discuss what you'd like out of the experience before you spend time with the horses. Each session can be incredibly different, so from this point on what occurs can vary greatly.
I'll design an experience that best serves YOU. We'll work with whatever level of contact around the horses that you feel comfortable with. The specific type of contact with the horses really depends on you and why you're attracted to experiencing the healing power of horses in this way. If you come for multiple sessions, the experience may change according to what we are working on, what themes have arisen and of course, how the horses interact with you during each session.
Meet the Herd
During our session together you'll have the opportunity to meet the herd made up of Franklyn (Ex Mounted Police Horse), Lady (Ex racehorse), Octavia (loved pet all her life) and Clover the Clydesdale (loved pet all her life). I am very conscious not to describe each of the horses' personalities as I know them. They present themselves very differently to each person. They are all of a reasonable size and have beautiful temperaments that are ideally suited to this work. The herd and are deeply connected and Heart of the Horse is a flow on from the love that we share.
How Healing with Horses Can Help You
It's really difficult to confine the benefits of this form of healing to a concise list, as it can help many people in so many ways. Here are a few of the benefits, but realistically we can help you work through any challenge that you are currently navigating. Please feel free to touch base and we can discuss your personal requirements.
Ease stress
Reduce anxiety
Assist with overcoming depression
Improve relationship dynamics
Help you overcome boundary issues
Ease addictions (including alcohol & drug dependency)
Improve self-esteem and confidence
Assist in establishing trust
Help to overcome fears
Tools to help with anger management
Assist those with a love of horses and a desire to connect with them
Help overcome fear from a previous horse incident
Personal Development - helping you to identify and move through what is that is keeping you stuck
Assist those suffering from PTSD
Horse-based healing sessions are suitable for anyone. You don't need to have any previous experience with horses.
** These sessions are relevant for any age group. To date, my youngest client is 6 years old and the oldest is 84 years old, with every other age range in-between **
About Rachael
In case you hadn’t guessed, I adore horses. They’ve been part of my life since childhood — my greatest teachers, healers, and companions on this lifelong journey of connection and transformation. For over twenty years I’ve been exploring healing in its many forms, weaving together a diverse range of modalities to create deeply nurturing experiences for my clients. I’m certified in Equine Assisted Learning through the Victorian Equine Psychotherapy Institute, a highly regarded program that combines emotional awareness with the profound wisdom of horses. My background includes years of practice in Reiki, reflexology, energy balancing, meditation, and yoga, including a 300-hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training in India. Each modality complements the horses’ natural ability to bring us back to presence, calm, and clarity. I’ve also supported people through life’s deepest challenges — from my years working at a holistic rehabilitation centre in Daylesford, to my decade as a birth doula, and now as a certified Soul Purpose Life Coach. This work helps people rediscover their gifts, release old patterns, and align with their soul’s calling. Everything I offer is grounded in authenticity, compassion, and connection — a weaving of heart, horse, and human wisdom. In 2024, I began sharing Horse Wisdom Transmissions — channeled messages from the herd — which feature throughout my upcoming book, What the Horses Told me - Sharing the Healing Power of Horses. It’s my joy and honour to hold space for transformation — helping others reconnect with their true nature, one breath, one moment, one horse at a time.
