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Life essentials
LEADERSHIP evolves as you work with non-verbal communication to
gain trust, respect and willingness to follow you
EMPATHY develops as you listen and observe to understand the
reactions that might take place
EMPOWERMENT through taking control of the situation with
effective body language and making decisions to ensure positive
outcomes
STRESS RELEASE within a peaceful outdoors setting with no
distractions to unwind, feel free and focus on yourself
PRACTICAL knowledge to handle life situations working through the
unknown, ropes & knots, equipment & safety
Why equine essentials?
NON-VERBAL without judgement response from your equine to
your behaviours…..unique to horses
MENTAL ILLNESS STATS: 20% that’s 1 in 5 Australians (16-85yrs) suffer
some form of mental illness in any year (anxiety, depression or
substance use) with 50% by the age of 18. *mental health first aid manual third
edition
VALUE OF THE EQUINE INDUSTRY: quality education is of high
importance within the Hinterland where there are many small
properties and horse enthusiasts.
Research estimates *2007 Australian Animal Welfare Strategy, Dr Steve Atkinson. the
contribution to the Australian economy is over $6.2 billion a year (horse veterinary,
feed, supplies, training, events, breeding, racing, labour, transport, education, R&D, wagering)
*The Gordon report indicates the livestock industry around $7 billion per year.
The horse industry therefore should be considered as having a very high level of
economic importance within Australia. With professional roles in veterinary, R&D,
disease control, agriculture, mounted police and more.