EQUINE & HUMAN CONNECTIONS
Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT)
The connection between horses and humans has existed for thousands of years. Equine Assisted Therapy taps into this unique relationship, using the horse’s herd instincts and sensitivity to our energy to gain insights into our emotions and behaviours.
At Equine and Human Connections, we work with a wide range of clients, either one on one or through facilitated workshops.
Clients range from people accessing one on one sessions through their NDIS packages or with their support workers, to small groups of people with common goals looking to benefit from the therapeutic energies of the horses via carefully curated workshops.
Under the guidance of Occupational Therapist Jacqui Self, Equine and Human Connections combines the best of the western scientific medical model with the more intuitive approach of EAT, to offer tailored therapy suited to the needs of every client.
Equine and Human Connections is located in the beautiful Perth Hills, just 35 minutes from Perth.
“Horses can help us to self reflect and become aware of our deeper inner self which can then help in our ongoing journey of self development and our desire to engage in life wholeheartedly without judgement or criticism.
They are always authentic and will always find a way to communicate with us.
They show us how to live with others by the way they live as a herd."
Jacqui Self, Owner, Equine and Human Connections
Workshops
Equine and Human Connections offers a range of professionally facilitated workshops that can be tailored to suit the objectives or interests of each group.
From women’ wellness to confidence building and resilience, from team work to mindfulness, the range of curated workshops is limited only by your imagination.
The workshops are small and intimate, with the number of participants limited to ensure everyone derives maximum benefit from the sessions.
Light refreshments are provided, and additional activities such as yoga can be added to the program on request.
All workshops take place in the beautiful Perth Hills.
Our Equine-inspired Wellness Day is one of our most popular workshops.
Aimed at women aged between 55 and 65, this workshop offers a day of reflection, exploration and connection, with the intuition and gentle energy of horses to guide participants as they contemplate this next stage of life.
“I had the pleasure of taking my elderly client to see Jacqui and her horses for Equine Therapy.
My client was able to reminisce about his time as a vet whilst spending time with these beautiful animals.
He really enjoyed the close interaction with them whilst also making observations about their form and movement.
It was really special.
Thanks Jacqui.”
Sarah (Perth Care & Companion Company - February 2025)
Thank you for a gentle, safe and welcoming day and for sharing your amazing horses with us.
I had only ever been on one horse as a small child for 5 minutes in 64 years and admit to being a little afraid of their 'knowing souls'. What if they didn't like me or could see right through me?
I came away feeling relaxed, re-focussed and relieved.
Relaxed because of the environment and pace of the day.
Re-focussed because I was reminded how to utilise this level of presence in my life and how this could make the future clearer.
And lastly, relieved because horses don't judge you, they magnetically pull you into a peaceful, accepting haze that for me, highlights how important connection is - to animals and people and purpose.
Also now I want to have a horse of my own. Or two.
Marie (Women's Wellness Workshop -
March 2025)
A beautiful day in Chidlow with a small group of women of similar age. Being around the horses and learning some of the wonderful qualities that these lovely animals can share with us made me feel very grateful. I felt safe and secure to share stories and experiences with like minded ladies.
I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for an interaction with horses and nature in a safe and secure environment.
Carole (Women's Wellness Workshop -
March 2025)
0424 032 355 | info@equineandhumanconnections.com.au
345 Leschenaultia Place, Childow, WA 6556