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Jen Chester
Nov 1, 20202 min read
Finding connection through nature
"I only went out for a walk, and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found , was really going in." John Muir A...
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Jen Chester
Sep 30, 20191 min read
The new boy
When I first saw Banjo out in the back paddock he was with around 25 Standardbred ex racing horses that have been put out there to live...
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Jen Chester
Aug 11, 20191 min read
A day in the life......
We have some busy days at Storm's Sanctuary, when we are not holding Equine Assisted Therapy sessions work goes on behind the scenes,...
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Jen Chester
Jul 23, 20191 min read
Play in therapy
Play is an important part of the therapeutic process, there is much evidence to show that play can create new neural pathways at any age....
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Jen Chester
Jul 8, 20191 min read
Working with Intention
We have all read posts and blogs about how our thoughts direct our life, negative thoughts will lead us into a downward spiral and...
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Jen Chester
Apr 7, 20192 min read
After school programs
Our after school programs for next term start up the week after the Easter holidays. High school workshops have moved to Thursday...
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Jen Chester
Mar 10, 20191 min read
Training begins
Young Albi was born on August 1st the horses birthday. His mother Ruby was rescued in foal by a friend of Storm's Sanctuary Bec, she saw...
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Jen Chester
Feb 12, 20191 min read
Back to school blues
Going back to a new school year can be daunting for some students, new teachers, new class groups, some children cope better with change...
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Jen Chester
Feb 3, 20191 min read
What is equine assisted therapy?
This modality is still relatively in its infancy in Australia, although in the US, Canada and UK it has been a well accepted, researched...
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Jen Chester
Nov 24, 20181 min read
Creative Children's Holiday Workshops
Equilibrium Therapies in collaboration with Storm’s Sanctuary is excited to announce a series of children’s workshops for the Christmas...
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Jen Chester
Nov 17, 20181 min read
Pony Power
We discovered today that Ziggy loves being pampered and decorated with ribbons and bows. He patiently stood while he was brushed and his...
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Jen Chester
Nov 6, 20181 min read
The Journey begins
Saturday saw the first EAP session for the herd at Storm's Sanctuary. For the month of November I am offering sessions free of charge...
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