Horses for Healing

Equine-Assisted Coaching for Individuals

Transformative half-day and per-session experiences nestled in the serene Upper Hunter Valley, NSW.

GROUP COACHING DATES
ABOUT MICHELLE POWELL

  • Real tools for real change

    Learn practical, easy-to-use strategies to support your mental health and emotional wellbeing—tools you can take with you and use every day.

  • Trauma recovery, guided gently

    Discover the 3 sacred stages of trauma and wellness, guided by Michelle and therapy horse Beau in a safe, compassionate group setting.

  • Insight through connection

    Experience the power of equine-assisted coaching as Beau helps reveal powerful personal insights—without words, just presence and trust.

  • Experience a sense of becoming

    Step into a non-judgemental space where you’ll feel seen, supported, and reminded that healing isn’t about fixing—it’s about coming home to yourself.

Join Michelle Powell for a powerful, hands-on experience where connection with a horse becomes a practical pathway to healing, insight, and emotional strength.

Horses for Healing is an experience that goes beyond therapy, unlocking the transformative power of equine companionship.

If life’s challenges have left you feeling anxious and uncertain, or traditional approaches have left you needing more, this unique experience offers more than just strategies.

Let the scenic backdrop of the Hunter Valley become the canvas for your self-discovery and empowerment, and embrace the magic of healing with horses.

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Group of women and horses at an outdoor horse riding facility, with women holding and surrounding the horses, on a sunny day with trees and mountains in the background.
People interacting with horses at a paddock on a sunny day, including women and children standing near horses and a woman leading a horse.

Why horses?

Horses have a remarkable ability to complement mental health and wellness work. These majestic beings are not just therapy animals; they’re soulful companions. They don’t judge and are indifferent to the external labels and societal norms that burden us.

Their emotional intelligence serves as a mirror to our deepest emotions, offering instant feedback that transcends spoken language. The sheer size of these remarkable creatives demands more than our physical presence; it requires the unveiling of our true selves.

In their company, every nuance of our being is laid bare. All that matters is the authentic energy you bring -- the way you make them feel. Horses become conduits to our emotions, intuitively guiding us through a process of self-discovery.

In their gaze, we can find acceptance, a sanctuary free from the weight of judgment and expectations.

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    Location

    Horses for Healing is convened on a privately-owned shared agistment property just outside Singleton in the Hunter Valley.

    Address: 207 Putty Road, Glenridding (view on Google Maps)

    Instructions for accessing the property will be confirmed 1 week prior to each event by email.

  • What to bring

    ✓ A notebook and pen

    ✓ A camping chair or stool

    ✓ Water and a snack or light meal

    ✓ An open mind and open heart

  • What to wear

    ✓ Enclosed shoes (steel-capped boots are good)

    ✓ Comfortable seasonal outdoor clothing

    ✓ A hat and sun protection

    Horses for Healing will go ahead no matter the weather on the day. If it is raining, please bring a rain coat and be prepared to get wet and a little muddy!

  • Your host and facilitator

    An equestrian since childhood, Michelle sought solace in horses during the toughest times of her life and now offers you a chance to do the same.

    On the day, Michelle will introduce you to her thoroughbred horse, Beau, who is trained as a therapy horse.

❱ Book Now

Horses for Healing is complete for 2025. Please check back again in early 2026 for upcoming event dates. You can also join our mailing list for email updates when event dates are launched.