When you are looking for support for an autistic child, teenager or adult, it is natural to want to know one thing first: could this genuinely help with the goals that matter to them? With equine therapy for autism, the answer needs to be hopeful but realistic. Equine-assisted sessions may give some autistic participants an […]
You may be comparing two horse-based services that look similar on the surface. Both involve spending time with horses. Both may feel calming, confidence-building and enjoyable. Both may even use words such as “therapy”, “therapeutic” or “developmental”. However, the NDIS treats equine-assisted therapy and therapeutic horse riding very differently. The key difference is not whether […]
When money is already tight, not knowing the price of a service can make it difficult to take the next step. You may be wondering whether equine-assisted therapy is affordable, whether the NDIS can pay for it or whether unexpected charges will appear later. The honest answer is that there is no single standard equine […]
You have found a provider offering support with horses, but the service description includes several unfamiliar terms. Is it equine-assisted learning? Equine-assisted therapy? Equine assisted psychotherapy? The names are often used interchangeably, but they do not mean the same thing. Each approach has a different purpose, and the person delivering it should have qualifications that […]
You may already feel that equine-assisted therapy could help you or someone you care for. The harder part is knowing how to explain that need to the NDIA without becoming overwhelmed by reports, budgets and unfamiliar terms. A common question is: Will the NDIS pay for equine therapy? It may, but funding is not automatic. […]
It’s one of the first questions families ask, and the honest answer is: it depends, and here’s exactly what it depends on. Equine-assisted therapy may be funded through the NDIS when it is delivered as a genuine therapy support by a qualified professional. It must relate to the participant’s disability, support their individual goals and […]
