Equus Bonding Inc

Equus Bonding Inc fosters values of participation,
teamwork and partnership.

Equus Bonding Inc raises awareness of potential social
and emotional wellbeing benefits of engaging with horses.

Equus Bonding Inc believes the development of every
human-horse relationship requires mutal trust and respect.

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IntroducingEquus Bonding

Our mission is to provide effective horse programs to youth which will facilitate personal growth and self-efficacy so participants can navigate pathways towards sustained positive behavioural change.

Equus Bonding Incorporated is a Perth based not for profit charitable organisation that relies solely on funding and donations to operate.

Equine Assisted Therapy is an established therapeutic model already demonstrated to be effective in international and national contexts. There is substantial evidence that interaction with horses can be a catalyst for human behavioural change.

The development of every human-horse relationship requires mutual trust and respect.

This dynamic means EBI participants must learn to regulate their emotions by employing non-violent, non- threatening methodology . This is achieved by providing participants with supported opportunities to strengthen a range of interpersonal skills. Working with horses has been demonstrated to be an enjoyable and potentially life changing experience that enhances the social and emotional well-being of participants.

Equus Bonding Inc Leadership Programs (“EBI”) are a holistic way of working with young people at risk and in need of healing. Their circumstance may be the result of factors such as experiences of grief and trauma, disengagement or disenfranchisement from the broader community. Continue Reading…

CustomerTestimonials

“Our indigenous students were most fortunate to attend a camp led by Ms Huxtable, Director from Equus Bonding Inc, in September of this year. The purpose of this camp was to build the confidence of our students, as well as to further develop their capacity to work together as a team. Continue Reading.”

Robyn Miller - Principal - Kolbe Catholic College
“Part of my role as Consultant at the Association of Independent schools of WA is to support staff and students in the Curriculum and re-Engagement (CARE) schools. These students are regarded as "at risk" and are unable to attend mainstream schools for a variety of medical, social and/or academic reasons. I am constantly trying to find programs that will build their confidence and self-esteem and allow them to have a productive and fulfilling life after leaving school. Continue Reading.”

Dianne Edwards - Consultant - Association of Independent Schools of WA
“On behalf of the other girls doing the Kanijoodoo horse program and myself I think this is an amazing course ran by Dianne who helps us learn more about horses. Continue Reading.”

Samantha, Cheyanne, Tionne and Alison - St Brigid's College
“Since the beginning of this term, term 4 2014, St Brigid's College has had the privilege of have Aboriginal girls (from across WA) being involved in the Kanijoodoo horse program that is run by Dianne Huxtable. Continue Reading”

Lisa Fieldhouse - Aboriginal Liaison Officer - St Brigid's College
“Di Huxtable and Kerry down at the EBI stables have been wonderful in working with the students to teach them all about horses and their behaviour. By the end of the program the students will hopefully have learned a lot about horse care, but also the skills of calm communication and emotional regulation which they can take into their everyday life.”

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“Under Di Huxtable’s guidance the students successfully worked together and had an excellent outcome. The change in student behaviour is fantastic to see as an outcome of the course. The students have learnt, through working with the horses, how their behaviour can affect other people. Regulating their breathing and emotions when working with the horses has an immediate effect on the horse’s behaviour. We have also seen a positive correlation between participation in the program and engagement at school, with one student even saying that going to the program is what makes her get out of bed that day. Word has spread fast of the course’s success and enjoyment with staff frequently being asked by other students if they can come too.”

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Equus Bonding Inc relies soley on donations and funding to operate. All donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated. Donations can be online with credit card through PayPal.

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Contact Details

Equus Bonding Inc

PO Box 100
FORRESTFIELD WA 6058

Email info@equusbonding.com.au
Phone (08) 9359 2195
Mobile 0410 349 396