Hooves & Paws Healing

Hooves & Paws Healing Equine-assisted learning programs, workshops, camps for youth & womans retreats. Based near Gympie. HEALING HEARTS & MINDS ONE HOOF BEAT AT A TIME. X

We nurture emotional wellbeing, growth, calm & confidence through connection with horses & animals.

πŸŒ™πŸ΄ Just 2 spots left!!!!πŸ΄πŸŒ™Teen Girls Camp – Connection, Confidence & Horses Hooves & Paws Healing | WidgeeA relaxed, out...
01/01/2026

πŸŒ™πŸ΄ Just 2 spots left!!!!πŸ΄πŸŒ™

Teen Girls Camp – Connection, Confidence & Horses
Hooves & Paws Healing | Widgee

A relaxed, outdoor overnight camp designed especially for teen girls who love horses, friendship, and time away from screens.

This camp supports girls to build confidence and connection through:
✨ Friendships & teamwork in a supportive group
✨ Communication & leadership with horses
✨ Outdoor adventures and swimming
✨ Gentle horsemanship & groundwork
✨ Creative downtime including optional journalling and art
✨ Camping in yurts/bell tents under the stars

Journalling and art are offered as choice-based activities β€” some girls love them, others just enjoy the space to relax, talk, or be themselves.

πŸ“ Widgee
πŸ•˜ Drop-off 9am | Pick-up 3pm next day
πŸ’² $260
⚠️ Limited spots available

Message me for more details or to secure a place πŸ’›

NO-BAIT CHEAT SHEET (for overwhelmed parents)Core reminder:I don’t have to respond to everything I hear.🎣 If it sounds l...
29/12/2025

NO-BAIT CHEAT SHEET (for overwhelmed parents)
Core reminder:
I don’t have to respond to everything I hear.
🎣 If it sounds like:
eye-rolling
muttering
name-calling
last-word comments
provoking siblings
β€œyou always / never”
dramatic statements meant to hook you
πŸ‘‰ It’s bait, not a problem to solve.
πŸ›‘ What to do instead
Pause
Take one breath.
Ask yourself
Is this unsafe?
Yes β†’ step in
No β†’ disengage
Choose ONE response (max):
Silence
β€œI’m not engaging.”
β€œConversation over.”
β€œNot today.”
Then walk away.
🚫 What makes it worse
Explaining
Arguing facts
Defending yourself
Repeating instructions
Adding consequences in the moment
Reaction = fuel.
⏰ Consequences
Handled later, calmly, once.
No debates. No stacking.
❀️ Final truth
Silence isn’t weakness.
It’s choosing where your energy goes.
If you want, I can also:
make an even shorter Instagram caption
turn this into a Canva square
write a β€œyou’re not alone” post to go with it
You really aren’t the only one going through this 🀍

29/12/2025
🌿🐴 SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMPS ARE FILLING FAST 🐴🌿If you’re still looking for something meaningful for your child these holiday...
21/12/2025

🌿🐴 SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMPS ARE FILLING FAST 🐴🌿
If you’re still looking for something meaningful for your child these holidays, we have limited places remaining in our upcoming camps at Hooves & Paws Healing (Widgee).
✨ Kids Day Camp (6–10 yrs)
β€’ 2 full days | 9am–3pm
β€’ Confidence, horsemanship, creativity & friendship
β€’ Calm, supportive, hands-on learning
πŸ’² $160
πŸŒ™ Teen Overnight Camp (11–16 yrs)
β€’ 2 days + overnight experience
β€’ Leadership, horsemanship, emotional awareness
β€’ Night games, connection & confidence
πŸ’² $260
These camps support emotional regulation, communication, leadership, and self-belief β€” all through safe, guided connection with horses.
⚠️ Very limited spots remaining
πŸ“ Widgee
Message me to secure a place or ask questions πŸ’›

How Nature and Animals Help Anxious Teens ResetWhen teens are anxious or overwhelmed, the world feels too much.Too loud....
16/12/2025

How Nature and Animals Help Anxious Teens Reset

When teens are anxious or overwhelmed, the world feels too much.
Too loud. Too busy. Too many expectations.

But nature β€” and animals β€” speak a different language.
They don’t rush. They don’t judge. They simply are.

At Hooves & Paws Healing, our sessions combine:
🐴 Gentle horse connection
🌳 Time in nature
πŸ’« Calm guidance and emotional awareness

This combination helps teens:
✨ Regulate their emotions
✨ Rebuild confidence
✨ Feel safe in their own bodies again

It’s a simple kind of magic β€” real connection, real calm.

πŸ“… After-school sessions available
πŸ“ Widgee
πŸ’Œ Message me for info or to reserve a spot for your teen.

🐴✨ LUCKY LAST SPOT AVAILABLE! ✨🐴I have 1 spot left for our Horsemanship Session this Saturday 20th December.πŸ•£ Time: 8:30...
14/12/2025

🐴✨ LUCKY LAST SPOT AVAILABLE! ✨🐴

I have 1 spot left for our Horsemanship Session this Saturday 20th December.

πŸ•£ Time: 8:30–11:00
πŸ‘§πŸ§’ Ages: 6 years and up
πŸ’² $99 | 2.5 hours

This session focuses on:
βœ” Confidence & leadership
βœ” Groundwork communication
βœ” Emotional regulation with horses
βœ” Safe, hands-on horse connection (no riding)

πŸ“ Widgee

Message me to grab the final spot πŸ’›

⏰✨ LAST CHANCE TO BOOK – THIS WEEK ONLY! ✨⏰Limited places remaining for this week’s holiday activities at Hooves & Paws ...
14/12/2025

⏰✨ LAST CHANCE TO BOOK – THIS WEEK ONLY! ✨⏰
Limited places remaining for this week’s holiday activities at Hooves & Paws Healing (Widgee) πŸ΄πŸ’›

If you’ve been meaning to book, now’s the time β€” spots are almost full!

🌿 What’s on this week:

🐴 Horsemanship Double Session – $99 (2.5 hrs)
πŸ“… Sat 13 Dec | 8:30–11:00
Leadership, groundwork communication & emotional regulation with horses
(No riding)

🎨🐴 Paint-a-Pony + Horsemanship – $99 (2.5 hrs)
πŸ“… Mon 23 Dec | 8:30–11:00
Washable pony painting, grooming, groundwork & confidence-building games

🎨 Canvas Painting (Kids & Teens) – $55
πŸ“… Wed 17 Dec | 1:00–3:00
Calm, guided painting in an indoor air-conditioned space
✨ Mother–Daughter option available: $99 per pair

πŸ’› Mother–Daughter Canvas Painting
πŸ“… Available on the same canvas painting dates
A special connection experience through creativity

πŸ“ Location: Widgee
🎨🐴 All materials supplied
⚠️ Very limited spots remaining

Message me now to secure a place before they’re gone πŸ’›

13/12/2025
🎨 Canvas Painting Workshops – School Holiday Fun 🎨Hooves & Paws Healing | WidgeeLooking for a relaxed, creative activity...
13/12/2025

🎨 Canvas Painting Workshops – School Holiday Fun 🎨
Hooves & Paws Healing | Widgee

Looking for a relaxed, creative activity these school holidays?
Our Canvas Painting Workshops are perfect for kids and teens who enjoy art, creativity, and a calm, supportive space to express themselves.

This 2–2.5 hour workshop provides guided painting in an air-conditioned indoor space β€” no experience needed.

During the session, participants will:
✨ Create their own guided canvas artwork
✨ Build confidence through creativity
✨ Practice focus, patience, and emotional regulation
✨ Enjoy a calm, welcoming environment
✨ Take home a completed artwork they’ll be proud of

All materials are supplied β€” just bring a water bottle and clothes that can get a little painty.

πŸ“… Dates:
β€’ Wed 17 Dec – 1:00–3:00
β€’ Wed 24 Dec – 1:00–3:00
β€’ Mon 22 Dec – 1:00–3:00
β€’ Thu 8 Jan – 10:00–12:30
β€’ Mon 19 Jan – 1:00–3:00
β€’ Sat 24 Jan – 8:30–11:00

πŸ’² $55 | 2–2.5 hours
πŸ“ Widgee (indoor, air-conditioned)

Message me for more details or to book a spot πŸ’›

🐴🎨 Paint the Ponies Workshop 🎨🐴Hooves & Paws Healing | WidgeeOur Paint the Ponies workshops are designed for children wh...
13/12/2025

🐴🎨 Paint the Ponies Workshop 🎨🐴
Hooves & Paws Healing | Widgee

Our Paint the Ponies workshops are designed for children who love animals, enjoy creativity, and thrive in a relaxed, supportive environment.
This 2.5-hour session blends art, gentle horsemanship, and social connection in the peaceful bushland of Widgee.

Children will:
✨ Express creativity by painting and decorating a pony (washable paint)
✨ Learn basic pony handling including grooming, guiding, and groundwork
✨ Explore simple liberty activities to build confidence and trust
✨ Develop emotional awareness and self-regulation in a calm setting
✨ Connect with peers and make new friends through shared activities

This workshop is ideal for homeschoolers seeking meaningful, hands-on learning that supports confidence, communication, and emotional growth β€” all without pressure or riding.

πŸ“… Dates:
β€’ Mon 23 Dec – 8:30–11:00
β€’ Thu 8 Jan – 2:30–5:00
β€’ Thu 22 Jan – 2:30–5:00

πŸ’² $99 | 2.5 hours
πŸ“ Widgee
🎨 All materials supplied

Message me to book or for more information πŸ’›

Address

Power Road
Upper Widgee, QLD

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 4pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 6:30pm
Thursday 4pm - 6:30pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 8:30am - 10:30am

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