The document summarizes activities from the Equine Learning Experiences Australia newsletter. It discusses a visit from a special needs school where students were able to connect with horses. It also outlines learning outcomes covered in programs so far such as clear communication, leadership, mindfulness, and respect. The newsletter expresses thanks to facilities that have hosted programs and provides positive client feedback on lessons learned around self-awareness, authenticity, and control of one's energy.

1. Equine Learning Experiences Australia
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Issue # 3
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Connections through the heart
This week ‘Equine Learning Experiences Australia’ has had a small
group of teachers and students from the Ballarat Specialist School
visit us. The sun was shining on the day and spring was in the air.
Within only a very short time, the students were able to access the
wisdom of their bodies and verbally express the strong sense of
connection they were able to feel from their hearts when in the
presence of the ELEA horses.

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Learning Outcomes to date:
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So far in the Finding Futures equine
learning program we have explored and
5 practiced key skills that can be drawn
upon in everyday life both personally and
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4 professionally. Through activities with
6 the ELEA team of horses we have
explored …
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• Clear Communication
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• Leadership
• Mindfulness
• Problem Solving
• The Heart Intelligence
• Self Awareness
Finding Futures Equine Learning • Awareness of Self on others
Program • Congruence
The two learning groups from the • Patience
Winter / Spring program have all
• Respect
been amazingly diligent and turned
up consistently during the wet and • Connection
cold weather we have had over the • Authenticity
past few months. It has been lovely • Connection
having an indoor arena available
and an accesible classroom to heat The participants have experienced this
us up in between activities. A big learning through the platform of
thank you to Tracy from Unicorn experiential learning with the horses.
Park for accommodating the ELEA They have then embodied this learning
and gone out to practice these skills in
programs. It is wonderful to have everyday life
access to these first class facilities.
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August 2012 – Finding Futures homework pieces
“Horses have shown me that it is not so terrifying to be part of a team because of
their non judgemental state of being. I have also learnt that authentic voice is from
your heart not your head / ego. Coming from your heart is a place of beauty
honoring and truth. “ Client A
“The most important things I have learnt today are mindfulness and congruence. It
is very important for me to learn how to use these tools in my every day life so I can
make things better such as being mindful and grounding myself so I can learn to
respond not react to situations and people. And also to be congruent , it’s very
important to be aware of our feelings and to own them. Being Congruent is owning 3
it and it’s ok to be like “I’m pissed off, but I own it” Client B

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YAE Program
It was a great day in August to have 15 young adults
from the Ballarat Community come and attend a day
of learning with the ELEA horses. The group came
with open hearts and open minds. Through the course
of the day they experienced learning based around self
awareness, problem solving, authenticity, connection
and awareness of self on others. Some feedback from
the group included
• After today I realize I have more control on
the energy I am bringing into the environment
• I was able to see how my thoughts and moods
Empowering Young Adults in our had an external effect
community through the wisdom of the • This was really enjoyable and a great way to
horse - Thanks to Pam Anderson and learn
the Committee for Ballarat for a great job
in putting this program together.
For More information about Equine Learning Experiences Australia and the programs we offer
please contact Emily McVeigh
Equine Learning Experiences Australia
Buninyong , Victoria
Ph: 0415 991115
Email: emily@elea.com.au
Web: www.elea.com.au