The Herd | EQ Experience

Meet the Herd

This is my small herd, who I care for.

Sprite

13 year old Kosciusko Brumby gelding. Caught from the wild in 2013. Purchased from Victorian Brumby Association Rescue in 2014.

Sprite is engaging and enjoys interacting with any human who may wander into his vicinity.

He is curious and always interested in what is going on around him. Sprite was not fully started to be ridden due to an injury that we presume may have occurred when he was young and running wild with his herd in the Kosciuszko mountains.

Solitaire (Sol)

11 year old Bogong Brumby mare. Caught from the wild with her family group in 2014 as a 1 year old. Purchased from Victorian Brumby Association Rescue in 2014 with Sprite.

Sol is a quiet and calm mare who takes solace from her herd, especially Sprite. Sol’s interest in humans is peaked if she believes there are treats involved, otherwise she is happy in her own space.

Sol did have a short ridden career but due to developing a chronic illness, her ridden days are over.

Sadie

11 year old Standardbred Mare. Sadie came to live with me about 3 years ago.

Sadie was purchased to be a riding horse for myself, but due to my own confidence she has become a general member of the herd.

Sadie is a friendly mare who has a general interest in being part of the group. Sadie is also very food/treat motivated.

Millie

Approximately 15 year old mini horse mare. Purchased last year from an online auction just because I thought she was cute and would make a great addition to the herd (which she has). Mille and I are still getting to know each other, but she is also largely food and treat motivated.

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Ghost

9 year old Siberian Husky. Ghost is one of the hardest yet funniest and most rewarding dogs I have ever had the pleasure of sharing my space with. He is quite vocal and insists on having loud and sometimes long conversations with me, mostly when I am on the phone or trying to talk to someone!

Meet Sue

A dedicated Registered Nurse with 35 years of experience in the health industry. I have a strong foundation in Trauma and Emergency care. My extensive experience has equipped me with unique insights into the emotional and psychological needs of individuals in crisis.

Throughout my career in emergency management settings, I have recognised the importance of creating safe spaces for people to explore and process their emotions, thoughts, and experiences. Curating these spaces is something I believe to be crucial for enhancing overall wellbeing—especially for those facing challenging circumstances.

From a young age, I have loved horses, having cared for and worked with them since the age of 13. This lifelong connection has honed my ability to understand their actions, needs, and overall well being. As I have continued to grow I have become aware of the profound therapeutic effects that animals, particularly horses, can have on individuals.

I completed courses in Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and Equine Assisted Practitioner (EAP) at Equine Psychology Institute in 2022 to learn how to share the benefits of equine connection. Further I moved on to deepen my mental health practitioner knowledge by completing a Mental Health First Aid course for safety and a specialised unit in Adolescent Mental Health from the University of South Australia. 2025 is bringing big changes as well, I am now studying to achieve my Mental Health Nursing degree whilst working in community Mental health space as a Mental health clinician.

Living on a small property in Moonta, South Australia, on the picturesque Yorke Peninsula, I care for my small herd of four horses, along with a very talkative white husky dog (Ghost) and four cats living their best lives. Committed to animal welfare, I volunteer with a local cat rescue organisation, often providing foster care for cats and kittens in need.

Through my work and my compassionate approach, I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to healing and self-discovery, harnessing the unique bond between humans and animals to promote emotional growth and resilience.