Stable, Grounded & Growing: The Power of Equine Assisted Therapy

This week on the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patty from Focal Community Services are joined by Brittany from Stable and Grounded for a fascinating conversation about Equine Assisted Therapy and the powerful connection between people and horses. Brittany shares her personal journey from working in corporate rehabilitation and insurance to creating Stable and Grounded, a service that combines her professional counselling background with the transformative impact horses have had on her own life. After a life-changing experience with an off-the-track thoroughbred, Brittany discovered the unique way horses provide honest, real-time feedback about emotions, behaviour, and self-awareness. Throughout the episode, Brittany explains the difference between Equine Therapy and Equine Assisted Therapy, clarifying how qualified clinicians use horses as part of therapeutic and capacity-building supports. She discusses how horses help participants develop emotional regulation, social skills, confidence, communication, self-awareness, and resilience through experiential learning. The conversation explores how horses can provide immediate, unbiased feedback that helps people better understand their emotions and behaviours without the pressure of traditional talk-based therapy. Brittany also highlights how this approach can be particularly effective for people who find it difficult to express themselves verbally, offering a unique pathway to growth, learning, and personal development. Whether you're a parent, support coordinator, participant, or simply curious about alternative therapeutic approaches, this episode provides valuable insight into how equine-assisted programs are creating meaningful outcomes for people of all abilities. 📞 Contact Information Stable and Grounded 🌐 stableandgrounded.com 📞 (07) 3156 1239 Brittany encourages anyone interested in learning more about Equine Assisted Therapy, capacity-building supports, or discussing individual goals and NDIS funding options to book a consultation through the website or leave a message via phone for a callback.