Hooves For Hope Equine Assisted Therapy

12/02/2026

What a beautiful moment this captures 💛

From grounding with the horses to sitting peacefully by the water, today has been about connection, calm and embracing joy. 🐴🎣

She shared with us that there have been so many positive changes in her life recently — that she feels happier, lighter and like she has a whole new lease on life. And you can see it. The stillness. The presence. The quiet confidence.

Sometimes healing looks like this… sitting by the water, reconnecting with yourself, feeling proud of how far you’ve come.

We are so incredibly proud of her journey and the courage it takes to create change. Here’s to fresh starts, peaceful moments and a heart that feels hopeful again. 🌿✨

11/02/2026

What an incredibly meaningful and powerful gift 💛

Today we received one of the most beautiful artworks from one of our indigenous horse course participants, and we are truly blown away. Thank you so much, Martina. Your talent, heart and intention shine through every detail.

This piece is so very special to us. It represents our Yarramundi location and Megan — a place and a special person that holds deep meaning in our journey. We are so generously welcomed there, and we never take that privilege for granted. To see our Hooves for Hope story reflected through culture, land, river, and horse is something we will treasure always.

It now has pride of place in our therapy room at Kurrajong, where it will continue to inspire hope, connection and healing for everyone who walks through our doors.

We are beyond grateful 🤍🐴

10/02/2026

🐴🌿 Horses invite us to slow down, become present, notice how we're feeling and reflect on our responses.

A big part of our students' learning journey involves learning alongside horses.

They respond honestly, without judgement and gently guide students to deepen self-awareness, emotional regulation and relational skills.

It’s this quiet, yet powerful partnership with horses that supports such meaningful learning and helps turn theory into lived, embodied practice. 🌱

We’re grateful every day for what our horses teach us.

Pictured below, Sunny with EATA practitioner Chris Swan

09/02/2026

🌿 If you’re looking for someone to talk to, support is available. 🌿

Hope4U is offering counselling sessions at our community centre on a fortnightly basis, supporting individuals with counselling, grief and loss, and family and domestic violence.

February:
• Thursday 5 & 19 | 10am–2pm
• Thursday 12 & 26 | 5pm–7pm

20 West Market Street, Richmond
For more information, call 0457 467 348
hope4ufoundation

08/02/2026

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08/02/2026

Nathan the legend looking after the elderly Stewart for us 🫶🏻 thanks Nathan

Respite on the Sanctuary Farm 🐴
Supporting independence, building confidence, and creating meaningful weekends — for participants and families.

08/02/2026

🌟Team
Appreciation: Brad 🌟

Brad is an incredible part of the wider support network that surrounds Hooves for Hope. Working with our colleagues at Sanctuary Care Services, he assists our programs and consistently goes above and beyond in the way he supports our young people.

Brad brings something truly special to the table — a calm presence, genuine care, and an ability to connect in a way that helps people feel safe, respected, and valued. He notices the details, meets individuals where they are, and always shows up with compassion and professionalism.

We’re deeply grateful for the collaboration with Sanctuary Care Services and for the dedication Brad brings to our shared work. It’s people like him who make collaborative, client-centred care not just possible — but powerful 🌿🐴

07/02/2026

Way to go Nathan feeding old Stuart for us while you’re on respite 🫶🏻

There’s something special about starting the weekend on the farm 💚
Respite at Sanctuary means connection, confidence, and moments that matter.

07/02/2026

✨ Connection happens when we least expect it ✨

At one of our recent group workshops, these two beautiful souls met… and almost instantly, a friendship bloomed. No pressure. No expectations. Just shared space, open hearts, and the gentle magic that happens when people feel safe enough to be themselves.

This is what Hooves for Hope is all about 🤍
Creating environments where connection comes naturally — where laughter, trust, and belonging grow alongside the horses and the land. Sometimes the most powerful outcomes aren’t planned activities or structured moments… they’re friendships formed, confidence built, and the quiet reminder that you are not alone.

Watching bonds like this form is a privilege we never take for granted. Moments like these stay with us — and with them — long after the workshop ends 🐴🌿

07/02/2026

Thank you for the nomination. Coming up in a few weeks 🫶🏻

07/02/2026

Well done Rubi you are absolutely amazing 🫶🏻

06/02/2026

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