Meet the herd.
Echo
Eric
Rose
Willow
Loki
The horses at Rock Valley Equine Assisted Development are all magnificent, gentle, well educated and much-loved Australian Quarter Horses. They are a mix of mares and geldings. One of them was born here on the property and has lived here all her life, two came to the farm as weanlings and have been here ever since and two came as mature horses. All have broad experience of the human world having been successful show horses or competed in the sports of Stockman’s Challenges, Camp drafting or Cutting. All the herd enjoy trail riding, plodding about with the grandchildren on board and trips to the beach in addition to their therapy work. They have varied and vibrant lives and enjoy living together as a herd.
The Human
Mary Jane is a qualified Groundwork Therapy Practitioner. She also holds a Diploma in Teaching, a Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership and a Master of Educational Studies. Mary Jane co-facilitates with horses to foster self-development and inspire people of all ages and abilities to connect with their unique strengths and potential. Mary Jane spent thirty years as a teacher, Teaching Principal and Principal in the NSW Public Education system. She also spent several years developing and implementing Professional Learning programs for teachers as a consultant.