“We have been fortunate to participate in two Horses for Causes programs in the past two years, with very different groups of students. Without exception, every student has benefited from their time with the amazing staff (humans and equine!) and come away from their experience with new skills, confidence and trust in themselves as to what can be achieved, both as individuals and as a team. The kindness, patience, and professionalism displayed by all staff, as well as the incredible grounds and facilities make this a program that we wholeheartedly recommend.”

— Amanda Wrangles, Crib Point Primary School

“The equine day was a really positive experience for a young person I am working with at headspace. The day taught him emotion regulation skills, trust and connection by bonding with the horse and learning to pick up on non verbal communication. This one day achieved more than what was possible over weeks in the therapy room! Thankyou”

— Lisa J from Headspace

“I remember one young person in particular who did not identify with feeling connection to many people in their life resulting in feelings of loneliness and isolation. Learning to connect with the horse taught them skills they could take into their everyday life – it was powerful to see the impact this had on their mental health recovery.”

— Clinician from Headspace

“A big THANK YOU for the event at your place! The feedback I’m receiving from staff is great. Nick said it was ‘magical’, Tess said it was ‘wonderful’, and Colin just told me he believes he can be a better person as a result of the ‘brilliant’ event.”

— Steven Hunt, Managing Director, Rezitech Services Pty Ltd

“At headspace, we work with young people 12-25 years old who are experiencing a range of mental health challenges. As part of our recovery group program, we have engaged with Horses For Causes on many occasions. It has been incredible to see the impact of this program on the young people we work with and their mental health.”

— Clinician from Headspace

“Horses for Causes has been a beneficial program for our clients who have attended, thank you!”

- Clinician from Headspace

“Over the past two years, several schools have participated in the Equine Assisted Learning program offered by Horses for Causes with the support of funding through School Focused Youth Service. I have attended some of these sessions and have been impressed with the professionalism and commitment of the staff and volunteers. Their encouragement and obvious delight at the achievements of the students indicates their passion. To see students who had too much anxiety to go near the horses develop a connection with them through strategies that they have then been able to translate into their relationships with their peers and teachers is truly amazing. This is a program for which schools are asking for more.”

— JUDI ADAMS | School Focused Youth Service Coordinator, Mornington Peninsula Shire

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