Pelipa equine center

18/02/2026

Absolutely xx

Research Spotlight- Children with ADHD often face challenges with executive functioning, self-esteem, and learning — which can also place significant stress on families and caregivers.

New research highlights the impact of horse-based interventions when combined with speech therapy.
In a six-month study involving children with ADHD:

• All participants showed improvement
• Children who participated in horse-based intervention + speech therapy showed greater gains in executive functioning and self-esteem
• Caregivers reported a greater reduction in stress and burden

These findings suggest that horse-based interventions are a meaningful, evidence-informed complement to traditional therapies — supporting not only children, but their families as well.

At Animal Therapies Ltd, we continue to advocate for safe, ethical, and evidence-based animal-assisted services that enhance wellbeing across the lifespan. Read more here:

https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-8533549/v1.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com

08/02/2026

Book a beautiful Valentine horse riding , at Trichardt dam xx

06/02/2026

So beautiful done by one of my clients ###
So much joy & laughter 🐴❤️

30/01/2026

When humans spend time with horses - especially in a calm and non-pressured way - a range of physiological changes can occur 🧠🐴
Here’s what research and clinical observation show:

🧠 Nervous system regulation
Many people experience a shift out of fight/flight and into a calmer, more regulated state
Breathing often slows and deepens
Heart Rate Variability (a marker of nervous-system flexibility) can improve

💙 Hormonal & neurochemical responses
Beneficial neuroendocrine effects have been associated with reduced anxiety and improved mood
Reduced cortisol (the primary stress hormone) has been observed in some studies
Oxytocin may increase during positive, relational interactions, supporting feelings of safety, trust and connection

🫀 Cardiovascular effects
Lower heart rate and blood pressure has been reported
These effects are associated with relaxation and parasympathetic (rest-and-restore) activation

🧘 Body awareness & regulation
Horses often encourage slower movement, grounded posture and present-moment awareness
This can enhance interoception - the ability to notice internal bodily signals

🌿 Emotional and psychological flow-on effects
Reduced anxiety and tension
Increased sense of safety and connection
Improved mood and awareness

✨ Importantly, these effects are context-dependent.
Safety, consent, relationship and attunement matter. When interactions are rushed, pressured or stressful, the nervous system can respond very differently - for both the horse and human.

This is why Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAT) should always place a strong emphasis on safety, relationship, nervous-system awareness and ethical, horse-centred practice

24/01/2026

So much love & care ❤️🐴

06/01/2026

The love & care Horses can give back …immaculate 🐴
0834846060 where are at Trichardt dam by appointment

25/12/2025

01/01/2025

Adventure day 5 December 👌🏻🤩

25/12/2024

25/11/2024

Don’t miss out‼️
Loads of Fun & Andventure 😍

29/03/2024

The 27th adventure Fun day!!!
Don't miss out on the next one, 1 April 🐴🐰