~ EKE Mission Statement ~ 

 

EKE "Equine Kinship Experience" facilitators/therapist(s) are dedicated to assisting

individuals, children and families in WA communities to achieve balance through

the mutually beneficial bond between animals, relationships, and nature. 

Many people aren't always given opportunities for enjoyment and expression in their daily lives which is integral for

having good mental health. The EKE programs serve as expressive and experiential outlets that enable people not just to

enjoy themselves, but to feel fulfilled and stay healthy. Studies repeatedly find that animal assisted therapies are beneficial

to brain development, as well as positive physical and mental health. 

Our clients have an enriching experience by working with the horses in their sessions.

The feedback we receive is that EKE is fun, creative and positively challenging in overcoming personal issues

wether it be in riding or on ground therapy. At EKE we work hard because we are passionate and believe in what we’re doing!

We are on a mission to spread positivity and hope to those who need it most.

Our services include an array of activities, here is just a list of a few on offer at the moment...

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 ~ EKE Program Information ~ 

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🐎  Riding ~ Therapy ~ Learning 🐎

All program details can be looked at in more detail by either selecting from the menu boxes above or click the BOOK NOW button here.

🐎  Riding the EKE horses 🐎

Being therapeutic based please don’t expect to ride when you come because sometimes the horses communicate to us that it’s not the right time and other times it’s perfect timing. So therefore riding will be incorporated when the facilitator/coach feels the time is right and if you do ride, it will only be at a walk/trot but mainly will be walking only (weight limits apply), unless you bring your own horse. When you bring your own horse you can go at all paces except gallop; long as it is done safely and you have your own personal accident insurance which you need to provide a copy of before your program starts and sign our waiver & indemnity form.

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🐎 EKE Horse-Kinship Lessons & Riding Style 🐎

Please remember the above conditions to our sessions when reading this and coming for riding. It will be mainly on the ground and riding will be done when the timing is right. This will help you with your own horse knowing this method. To have a good experience around horses with riding you need to learn to read animals and understand their thoughts through their 'body language' communication. Your coach at EKE will guide you through animal behaviour, communication awareness, safety and further guidance in caring for horses in a calm, responsible way.

 

Our style of riding is stock-western. Your teacher has spent her whole life around horses, has lived experience on overcoming nervousness and now can confidently teach beginner to intermediate riders. Her style is calm and encouraging with great expertise in building confidence from the ground to the saddle or bareback. Safety is of high importance in the horse-kinship lessons so there is a strong focus on 1 on 1 learning even when sharing the time with others. In order to go on trail rides, all riders need to attend the 8 lesson program and renew it as required until they are truly confident and skilled in their horse riding skills to participate in all aspects of a trail ride. The program covers loads of learning about how to care for horses, manage a herd, tack up and maintain equipment, ground work exercises including lunging horses effectively and taking your time to learn to ride a horse safely and with ease. Many of our clients become quite attached to our horses as they all have unique personalities, they are patient and suit all types of rider's. The only riding we don't teach is Dressage or competition. All other calm, recreational riding we have adequate skills to pass on our knowledge in a practical learning way. For our lesson price guide please refer to the "All EKE Program Rates" list below.

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PONY PARTIES - info on request.

 

TRAIL RIDES - Available to all experienced rider's that bring their own horse, have their own personal accident & liability insurance. You bring your horse and ride at your own risk. A waiver-Indemnity Form must be sign before each session upon arrival. Also you must have completed our programs and undertaken an assessment to ensure they are truly confident and aware of all safety measures when riding out on the open roads and in bushland's. For our trail ride price guide please refer to the "All EKE Program Rates" list below.

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 ~ All EKE Program Rates ~

 

Children & Adults 6yrs-55yrs 

*$156 p/hr (1-2 people) weekdays if book 8-32 session program

*$175 p/hr (1-2 people) weekday singular bookings

*$190 p/hr (1-2 people) weekends 

*Bring a friend to share your session with for FREE! Or split the fee. Sharing on a weekday will reduce your rate to $78 each.

 

Wise Soul’s & Sacred Seniors 55yrs+ /Pensioners/Young Children 0-5 yrs

$80 pp p/hr weekdays if book 8-32 session program

$100 pp p/hr weekday singular bookings

$125 pp p/hr weekends

 

All Ages for any of our Group Programs

$75 pp/p/hr All group bookings require 3+ participants (6 max)

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🐎  Equine Kinship Gift Vouchers  🐎

If you don't want to set a date but purchase a casual session/program for later you can opt for our gift voucher’s. This is ideal for birthday’s, a day out with family, friends or a partner. This is all inclusive of light refreshments and snacks on arrival. We will spoil you with some equine comforts and if you’ve never been around horses before open your mind and body up to a whole new fun relaxing ‘kinship’ experience with horses. Please note all bookings for Weekends +$25 p/hr on top of total cost, which can just be paid within 12 hours min before your lesson if not upfront.

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🐎  FREE Meet & Greets 🐎 

If you are still unsure what you would like to choose or want to get a feel of what we offer in person please feel free to contact us or book a FREE Meet & Greet to discuss which we can do over the phone or in person in the presence of the horses. These are limited to 15 mins only, once the time is expired unless we can be available longer we will continue our correspondence via email / text. Reason being, we have a busy schedule and need to stick to it to provide the best service to our clients and care to our horses. There is a cosy waiting area under cover where you can help yourself to tea, coffee, light snacks & bathroom facilities.

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PAYMENT

You can pay by installments if need be but all will need to be be paid before the program begins (lay-by type of arrangement).

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Our programs are for children and adults of all ages so if you want to join in the EKE fun please sign up!  

 

Email:   carmodyglass@gmail.com

Or Call Carmody on   0466 423 584

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