Equine Assisted COunselling

A collaborative team facilitating a better understanding of self and growth towards a fulfilled life.

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Equine Assisted COunselling

A collaborative team facilitating a better understanding of self and growth towards a fulfilled life.

Book an Online Information Session

🍃 Wellness Workshops at the Shanti Festival 🍃

1 Hour Group Equine Therapy Wellness Workshop

This workshop is OFFSITE at Riverside Terraces.

Join us for an equine-assisted wellness workshop, where you will discover how spending time with horses, the masters of mindfulness, can change your perceptions and help you on your personal growth journey. Equine assisted activities can increase mindfulness, communication, self-esteem, trust, patience and even offer depression-relief. There is no horse riding - all activities take place on the ground. We harness the unique abilities of horses to inspire growth, build trust and foster healing. Areas of focus include mindfulness, communication, self-esteem, trust, relief from anxiety, depression and stress.

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🍃 R400.00 pp

🍃 Riverdance stables, Hout Bay

🍃 25 + 26 October 2025

🍃 Saturday Sessions @ 9:30, 12:30, 15:30

🍃 Sunday Session @ 10:30

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A place to find your peace, bring your family, connect with like minded people, make new friends and try new things and get inspired!!

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Our Vision, with the help of our horses, is to enhance clients mental well being and quality of life

Our Purpose

We practice Equine Assisted Counselling (EAC) which promotes self discovery, healing and development through interaction and activities with horses. Taking individuals and groups out of the traditional setting and introducing them into an environment where all senses are used to learn and process through any challenges being faced.

This process is facilitated by a team of professionals to ensure a safe environment.

Our Procedure

Our Equine Assisted Counselling sessions are structured therapeutic interactions between an individual or group, and horses.

These sessions incorporate carefully selected activities which invite the horses into the therapeutic process, allowing for congruent, non judgemental interaction. The natural settings and interactions encourage individuals to process their challenges in their own unique way, ensuring specific progress and healing according to each individuals needs.

Our Venues

We offer our Equine Assisted Counselling sessions from equestrian centres in Stellenbosch, Hout Bay and Tokai.

These equestrian centres offer a peaceful and safe environment for individuals and groups to connect with the horses and nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact us at equineenergysa@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

How does EAC work?

A session is facilitated by a Mental Health Specialist and an Equine Behaviourist. Together they design interactions and activities for individuals, couples or groups to participate with a horse or group of horses. The horse's behaviour provides insight into the individual's own behaviour and emotions. This process focuses on the clients experience and allows for functional growth and development to occur.

What is the purpose of EAC?

EAC provides an unique space for individuals or groups to work towards a goal in an experiential setting. The natural environment and hands on interaction with the horses allows for a client focused session where any challenge can be addressed at a pace each individual is comfortable with. This unique therapeutic process provides a foundation for a growth and strengthening towards a fulfilled life.

Who can benefit from EAC?

EAC is beneficial for people of all ages and backgrounds, including children, teens, and adults. Individuals, couples, families and groups benefit from the behavioural insights the horses offer as a result of the interaction and activities. Corporate teams can benefit from Skills Development workshops and enjoy a day outside of the office. Sessions can be structured to accommodate a wide variety of clients needs such as mental health conditions, developmental disorders and behavioural issues. The goal is to improve communication, problem-solving, and social skills, and to increase self-esteem and self-awareness.

Can anyone participate in EAC?

Yes, anyone can participate and you do not need any prior experience with horses. However, those with pre-exisiting medical conditions can discuss this with the team in order to ensure the safety of all involved. EAC is a client focused therapy approach facilitated by professionals. Each session can be uniquely structured to accommodate each individuals needs.

Do you ride the horses?

No, you do not ride the horses. EAC encourages you to become part of the herd which is best done from the ground.

What do you need to bring with you?

You will need a completed indemnity before starting any session. Comfortable clothing along with closed shoes are important. A sun hat and sunscreen is advised as most sessions take place outside.

How long does an EAP session last?

The Counselling sessions are an hour long. Group or Corporate Skill Development sessions are longer as they are designed according to the groups need .

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