Heartwood Horses

31/08/2026

It was a sad day yesterday here at Heartwood Horses. We had to say goodbye to Leah's beautiful dog Macy. She has been a fun, furry and friendly companion for 11 years and will be deeply missed.

19/06/2026

Did you know? Not everyone working with animals is qualified to provide Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT).

While animals can have a naturally calming, comforting, and therapeutic presence, they are not the therapists.

Animal-Assisted Therapy is a goal-directed clinical intervention that must be delivered by a suitably qualified and registered health professional working within their scope of practice.

This may include psychologists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, social workers, and other registered health professionals who are providing treatment and working alongside an animal as part of the therapeutic process.

The animal plays an important role in supporting engagement, motivation, and therapeutic outcomes, but the assessment, treatment planning, clinical reasoning, and delivery of therapy are the responsibility of the qualified professional.

Simply spending time with an animal can be beneficial—but that alone does not make it therapy.

Understanding the difference helps protect clients, maintain professional standards, and ensure that people receive safe, ethical, and evidence-informed care.

19/06/2026

Playing with my horse yesterday when a double rainbow appeared.

06/03/2026

Heartwood Horses has lots of availability for you kids, teens or yourself to have some fun playing with our gorgeous ponies, horses and other farm animals. We can provide private sessions for funded or private clients, as well as groups. Its a great time to see what equine therapy is and why is it becoming so popular and as alternative, experiential therapy. Give Kim and call and she can answer all your questions.

21/04/2024

Anyone having a drink tonight please share with me a toast to my beautiful Rosie who was put to rest under a magnificent gum tree tonight. Im having a Rose to celebrate the over 11 years Rosie was my constant companion. We have been through a lot together and she will always be in my heart.

08/07/2023

Love this. Totally me and the work l do.

One of the most beautiful moments when your horse gives you that gentle nuzzle then stays right there with his muzzle softly resting against you - it fills my heart 💕

23/02/2023