Brumby Equine-Assisted Therapy

05/02/2026

📣 A gentle reminder and a little nudge if you’ve been considering this…

I’m really excited to share this beautiful collaboration.

Myself, Parihan Wyatt, together with Sonja Keller and Camilla Mowbray, are offering a one day Intro to DBT for Equine Assisted Practice professional training, designed specifically for practitioners wanting practical, hands-on skills they can take straight back into their work.

✨ A few important notes
• Spaces are still available
• No prior DBT training is required
• Places are limited to keep the day experiential and relational

The three of us bring different but beautifully complementary strengths.

Sonja brings over twenty years of trauma informed experience and deep DBT knowledge, supporting children, young people and adults through evidence based practice.

Camilla is a clinical counsellor and psychotherapist who has been practising in the equine assisted therapy space for over a decade. She brings evidence based, horse centred therapeutic work, supporting regulation, sensory integration and relational attunement, alongside her professional training background.

And I bring my nature based and equine assisted mental health practice, integrating counselling with the presence and attunement of horses to support embodied awareness, emotional regulation and deeper self understanding.

Across the day we will explore the five core DBT modules through hands-on, experiential learning, supported by the wisdom of horses. Practitioners can expect mindful movement, grounding, herd observation, practical equine activities, and plenty of space for real-time skill development, reflection and questions.

📍Location
C Horses, Galston, NSW

🗓️Date and Time
Sunday 8th March 2026
9:00am to 4:00pm

Investment
$400 + GST

🎓Professional Development
This training is ACA approved for CPD points.

🔗 Full event details and training information
https://www.brumbyeat.com.au/event-details/introduction-to-dbt-for-equine-assisted-therapy

✅ Registrations are open
🎟 Limited places available
https://www.brumbyeat.com.au/eventworkshopregistration

📧 Enquiries: parihan@brumbyeat.com.au
📞 0413 781 727
🌐 www.brumbyeat.com.au

04/02/2026

New space. bigger paddocks. a different rhythm.

There’s more space within the herd now,
more room to move,
less of that familiar closeness.

But contact isn’t only about being near
it’s about being present
and noticing what’s here.

Watching the herd settle
and supporting our visitors to settle too
has been a reminder that connection is still here
just in a different shape
even when everything looks different.

02/02/2026

We’re officially back 🤍🌿

After a short break, I’m feeling refreshed, grounded, and ready to return to routine at Brumby Equine Assisted Therapy.

During my time away, I found myself reflecting on something I notice often, and it stayed with me.

Therapy is still widely misunderstood. Sometimes it isn’t loud, it’s subtle. It’s in the comments people make, the way they avoid the topic, or the way they dismiss it altogether.

For some, it comes from an experience that didn’t feel supportive. For others, it’s because therapy asks us to slow down and look inward, and that can feel uncomfortable….or it may be something els for you.

And I get it.

But sometimes hesitation isn’t because therapy is useless. Sometimes it’s because you simply haven’t found the right match. The kind of match where you feel safe enough for your walls to soften, safe enough to speak honestly, and safe enough to be seen without judgement.

Because therapy is not a magic wand. It’s a process of awareness and rewiring, noticing what no longer serves you, and gently learning another way. Patterns that have taken years to build do not disappear after a few sessions. Real change takes time, and it takes openness.

And change doesn’t happen because someone else has the perfect words. It happens when a person feels safe enough to become aware. From that awareness, clarity begins to grow. Clarity creates choice, and choice helps us move forward.

No one is broken. No one needs fixing.

My role is to support people to understand themselves more clearly, build emotional awareness, learn regulation skills, and feel safer in their body and with others.

Equine assisted therapy is counselling, with horses included in the space. The horses are not a tool, and they are not there to “perform”. Their wellbeing and dignity will always come first.

I’m grateful to be back. Ready to hold space again, and quietly committed to continuing the education that helps this work be understood.

📩 bookings and enquiries: parihan@brumbyeat.com.au
🌿 www.brumbyeat.com.au

24/01/2026

Thank you 💜🙏Discover the Blue Mountains

💙🐎 One of the most moving stories in our latest magazine shines a light on the powerful work of Brumby Equine-Assisted Therapy .

We explore how equine-assisted therapy is helping people slow down, reconnect and rebuild confidence through gentle, guided interactions with horses. There’s no riding, no pressure — just presence, trust and the remarkable ability of horses to reflect emotions and create space for healing.

Set against the calm rhythms of the Mountains, Brumby’s work supports people navigating trauma, anxiety, disability, neurodiversity and life transitions, offering a form of wellness that’s deeply human, grounded and quietly transformative.

It’s a beautiful reminder that healing doesn’t always come in words — sometimes it comes in breath, stillness and connection. 💫

📖 Read the full story on Pages 8–9: https://bit.ly/DiscoverBMsummer2025

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23/01/2026

We are taking a short break 🌿
a gentle pause 🤍
away from 24th jan to 2nd feb

I’ll be slower to respond during this time, but will get back to everyone once I return.

Thank you for your kindness and patience. 🤍

22/01/2026

Dr Edith Eger emphasises that change does not come from thinking our way out of pain, but from allowing ourselves to feel what lives in the body and becoming aware of our internal dialogue.

She speaks to the importance of staying present with emotion and noticing the way we speak to ourselves, especially in moments of fear, grief, or distress. Not to relive the past, but to stop abandoning ourselves in the present.

I don’t often or try to use the word healing.
To me, this work is not about fixing or erasing what has happened.

Our story will always be part of our story.

What lands for me is transformation. The way our experiences shape us, inform us, and live within us, without defining or limiting who we become. I appreciate how Edith speaks of healing as a transforming process, one that honours what has been endured while creating space for choice, dignity, and self compassion.

Her book The Choice offers an exploration of these ideas. It is both deeply human and grounded, inviting reflection rather than offering quick solutions.

Nothing is taken away.
Something new is allowed to emerge.

20/01/2026

This is my workspace.

A quiet, magical morning.
the herd present. the land steady.

My moment to ground and arrive,
before we invite anyone else to.

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20/01/2026

Denver and Chance will soon be returning, reconnecting with their herd, and gently stepping back into the therapy space from the 2nd of February.

I’m looking forward to welcoming them in, and to witnessing the way their presence will naturally shape the space we hold together.

19/01/2026

🍃 Practitioner Circle | Guest Presenter: Kylie Marjambi 🍃

I’m honoured to welcome Kylie Marjambi, Founder of Huntah Gathara, as our guest presenter for the upcoming Brumby Practitioner Circle.

Kylie’s work is grounded in deep cultural responsibility, lived experience, and a commitment to truth telling, integration, and care for future generations. Holding Githabul, Ngarakwal and Miningubul bloodlines, alongside South Sea Islander and European ancestry, her work sits thoughtfully between community and clinical spaces, honouring both personal and collective realities.

Kylie will be joining us to share space, story, and reflections from her work, inviting conversation rather than a prescribed framework. Her presence offers an opportunity for practitioners to listen, reflect, and sit with what emerges in relation to practice.

This practitioner circle has been created as a supportive space for reflection, connection, and shared learning. For these circles to continue and remain sustainable, we do need the support and participation of practitioners who value this kind of space.

If this feels aligned, your presence truly matters.

🗓️ Sunday 1 March 2026 | 10.00am–2.00pm
$50 | 📍 Online via Zoom

✅ ACA members can claim 3 OPD points
✅ PACFA members can record Category B CPD (Reflective Practice)

🌐 www.brumbyeat.com.au
📧 parihan@brumbyeat.com.au

16/01/2026

🌿 Spring Camp 2026 | Registrations Now Open 🌿

Last year’s Spring Camp was quite special.
A small group of teens slowing down, spending time with horses, sharing space in nature, and discovering new ways to feel steady, confident, and connected.

We’re now opening registrations for Spring Camp 2026.
A two day, one night camp created especially for teens aged 12 to 17.

📆 Thursday 1st to Friday 2nd October
📍 Location: Kanimbla, NSW 2790
💰 Investment: $550 plus GST

This camp offers a gentle pause from the busyness of everyday life. Time to breathe, move, notice, and be yourself. Through guided interaction with horses, nature based activities, and supportive conversations, teens are invited to build emotional awareness, confidence, and trust in themselves and others.

The experience is carefully held by a qualified counsellor and equine assisted facilitators, with a strong focus on safety, nervous system regulation, and authentic connection.

To keep the space calm and personal, places are limited to just 6 campers.

🌸 Learn more
https://www.brumbyeat.com.au/event-details/spring-camp-2026

🌸 Register here
https://www.brumbyeat.com.au/eventworkshopregistration

If you know a teen who would benefit from time outdoors, meaningful connection, and a slower, more grounded experience, this camp may be a beautiful fit.

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14/01/2026

📣 Only 5 spots remaining

I wanted to share a quick update for those who have been considering this training.

Together with Sonja Keller and Camilla Mowbray, we’ll be offering a one-day Intro to DBT for Equine Assisted Practice professional training. This day is designed for practitioners who want grounded, experiential DBT skills they can integrate directly into their work with clients and horses.

Each of us brings a different lens, and together it creates a rich and practical learning space.

Sonja brings over twenty years of trauma-informed experience and deep DBT knowledge, supporting children, young people, and adults through evidence-based practice.

Camilla is a clinical counsellor and psychotherapist with over a decade of experience in equine-assisted therapy. Her work centres on regulation, sensory integration, relational attunement, and horse-centred practice, alongside her extensive professional training background.

I bring my nature-based and equine-assisted mental health practice, integrating counselling with embodied awareness, nervous system regulation, and the presence and attunement of horses.

Across the day, we’ll explore the five core DBT modules through hands-on, experiential learning. Practitioners can expect mindful movement, grounding practices, herd observation, equine-based activities, and spacious time for reflection, questions, and real-world application.

✨Only 5 spots remaining
✨No prior DBT training is required

📍 Location
C Horses, Galston NSW

🗓 Date and time
Sunday 8 March 2026
9:00am to 4:00pm

💰 Investment
$400 + GST

🎓 Professional development
ACA approved for CPD points

🔔 For those already registered
As we begin finalising numbers, a gentle reminder that payments are required to secure your place. Payment reminders have been emailed, so please check your inbox (and spam folder, just in case).

We understand that questions sometimes come up. If you have any queries around invoices, payments, or anything else, please feel free to reach out. We’re very happy to support you.

🔗 Full training details
https://www.brumbyeat.com.au/event-details/introduction-to-dbt-for-equine-assisted-therapy

🎟 Registrations
https://www.brumbyeat.com.au/eventworkshopregistration

📧 parihan@brumbyeat.com.au
📞 0413 781 727
🌐 www.brumbyeat.com.au

13/01/2026

Hey you 👀
Yes you.
It’s summer here ☀️
And we’ve got some upcoming events and programs at Brumby Equine Assisted Therapy 🐴

Here’s what’s on:

🍃 Practitioner Circle
Sunday 1 March 2026 | 10.00am to 2.00pm
$50 | 📍 Online (virtual)
Guest presenter: Kylie Marjambi, founder of Huntah Gathara

A reflective, relational space for practitioners.
Learn more and full details via the link below.

🔗https://www.brumbyeat.com.au/event-details/brumby-practitioner-circle-2026

🌿 Introduction to DBT for Equine Assisted Practice
One day foundational training
Integrating DBT skills into equine assisted therapy

Facilitated by myself, Parihan Wyatt, alongside Sonja Keller and Camilla Mowbray.
No prior DBT training required.

Learn more via the link below.
🔗 https://www.brumbyeat.com.au/event-details/introduction-to-dbt-for-equine-assisted-therapy

🌸 Spring Camp 2026
Registrations now open

Spaces are limited to 6 campers to keep the experience personal and grounded.

🔗Learn more here:
https://www.brumbyeat.com.au/event-details/spring-camp-2026

🌼 End of Term School Holiday Workshops 2026
Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3 dates now available
Small groups, maximum of 6 children per workshop

Learn more here:
🔗 https://www.brumbyeat.com.au/event-details/end-of-term-school-workshops

🌸 To register:
Follow the registration link below
🔗 https://www.brumbyeat.com.au/eventworkshopregistration

Same pony. Same curious face.
Different ways to gather, learn and connect 🤍

If something here speaks to you, you’re warmly invited.