Welcome to Saddle & Soul Equine Services
Helping Horses & Humans Thrive
Saddle & Soul is a place to experience horses in a different way - through connection, learning, wellbeing and spending time in their presence.
From Equine Rest & Reset sessions beneath the trees, children's horse experiences and pony rides, to confidence-building sessions for horses and their people, our experiences are designed to create positive, meaningful time with horses in a calm, welcoming and nature-rich environment.
For those seeking a quieter approach to wellbeing, Saddle & Soul also offers energy healing and flower remedies for horses, alongside restorative experiences for people who simply need an opportunity to slow down, breathe and reconnect.
You don't need to ride, own a horse or have any previous horse experience. Some people come to learn. Some come to build confidence. Some come because their horse needs support. And some simply come to spend an hour in the peaceful company of horses.
Services
Equine Rest & Reset Sessions
Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is simply stop.
Step away from the noise, the endless notifications, the pressure to perform, and spend an hour immersed in the quiet presence of horses.
There is nothing to achieve here. Just be.
You'll be welcomed into a peaceful paddock where our horses are free to choose whether to interact or simply share the space. We find a place beneath the trees, you stand and interact or settle into a comfortable chair or on the healing table, breathe deeply, and allow yourself to slow down.
Many people notice that, as they become quieter, the horses do too. Their calm presence often encourages us to become more aware of our own breathing, thoughts and emotions, creating space to rest, reflect and reconnect with ourselves.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, emotionally drained, or simply craving time in nature, Equine Rest & Reset offers a rare opportunity to pause.
Leave feeling calmer, lighter and more grounded.
Suitable for:
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Busy professionals
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Parents and carers
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Women experiencing stress or burnout
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Anyone needing time to slow down
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Horse lovers and non-horse people alike
No horse experience is necessary.
Session Information
You'll experience:
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A gentle welcome and introduction to the horses
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Time to settle into the paddock beneath the trees
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Quiet, uninterrupted time in the presence of the herd
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Opportunities for observation, reflection and mindful connection
Please wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather. Gumboots are advised in wet weather.
◆ Sessions are held at our property in Glenrowan.
◆ 60 minute session $110 (discounts available)
✓ Fully insured
✓ Card payment available
*prices include GST
From The Ground Up: Learning for Beginners & Returning Horse People
A calm, supportive introduction to horses& horse care for beginners and those returning to horses after time away.
These sessions are designed to help people build confidence, knowledge and practical horsemanship skills around horses in a safe, encouraging and supportive environment.
Support may include learning:
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Grooming and horse care
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Leading and safe handling
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Understanding horse behaviour and communication
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Tacking up and equipment
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Ground skills and confidence around horses
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How ground skills translate to riding
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Confidence rebuilding after time away from horses
Sessions are tailored to the individual and designed to progress at a pace that feels comfortable and achievable, helping both horse and human feel calm, connected and confident together.
Suitable for children, teenagers and adults of all ages.
Note - these sessions are NOT riding lessons - these are an ongoing program designed to increase confidence and ground skills.
Session Information
Sessions are held at our property in Glenrowan, with our horses, or with yours.
◆ 45 minute session $88
◆ 1 hour session $110
✓ Fully insured
✓ Card payment available
*prices include GST
Kids & Ponies
Gentle, positive experiences designed to help children discover the joy of horses and ponies in a calm, supportive and encouraging environment.
These sessions are perfect for children who love horses, are meeting a pony for the first time, would like to build confidence around horses, or simply want the opportunity to spend time with them.
Children are encouraged to take things at their own pace, with no pressure to ride. Sessions are tailored to each child and may include meeting and grooming our miniature ponies and gentle children's ponies, learning how to safely approach and interact with horses, leading, basic horse care, quiet time together and lead-line pony rides.
The focus is on creating happy, relaxed experiences while helping children develop confidence, kindness, awareness and respect for horses.
Suitable for:
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First experiences with horses and ponies
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Children who love horses
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Nervous or cautious children
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Building confidence around horses
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Learning basic horse care and handling
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Children who would like a gentle introduction to riding
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Children who simply want to spend time with ponies
Session Information
Sessions are held at our property in Glenrowan, with our own miniature ponies and gentle children's riding ponies.
Children do not need any previous horse or riding experience, and there is no requirement to ride.
◆ 45 minute session $88
◆ 60 minute session $110
Lead-Line Pony Experience
A gentle introduction to riding for young children, including meeting their pony and a relaxed lead-line ride.
◆ 20 minutes $55
◆ 30 minutes $70
✓ Fully insured
✓ Card payment available
*prices include GST
Connect & Confidence Sessions
Gentle, trauma-informed and nervous system aware support for horses and humans needing help rebuilding confidence, trust, communication and connection together.
These sessions are designed for riders, handlers and horse owners experiencing nerves, anxiety, overwhelm, loss of confidence or difficulties following challenging experiences with horses.
Support is calm, compassionate and tailored to both horse and human, helping create safer, more connected and more enjoyable partnerships.
Sessions may include groundwork, ridden confidence support, handling support, communication and relationship-building exercises, nervous system regulation and practical guidance designed to help both horse and human feel calmer, more capable and more connected together.
Suitable for:
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Nervous or overwhelmed riders
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Riders rebuilding confidence
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Sensitive or anxious horses
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Horses and humans recovering from difficult experiences
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Confidence and communication challenges
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Building calmness, trust and connection
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All ages
Session Information
Sessions are held at the owner’s property or location of choice with their own horse. Sharing travel costs by booking multiple individual bookings at the same property is welcomed.
◆ 45 minute session $88 + travel
◆ 60 minute session $110 + travel
✓ Fully insured
✓ Card payment available
*prices include GST
Young Horse Foundation Skills
Gentle, age-appropriate handling and education for young horses, focused on building confidence, trust and positive experiences from the very beginning.
Sessions may include:
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Leading and handling
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Grooming and body handling
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Picking up feet
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Tying and patience skills
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Confidence with new experiences
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Preparing for veterinary and farrier visits
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Building calm, respectful foundations
Using a calm, relationship-focused approach, the aim is to help young horses develop confidence and understanding while creating positive experiences that support them throughout their lives.
Suitable for foals, weanlings, yearlings and unstarted young horses.
Session Information
Sessions are held at the owner’s property or location of choice. Many young horses have a short attention span, so sessions can vary between 30 and 60 minutes depending on needs.
◆ 30 minute session $60 + travel
◆ 60 minute session $110 + travel
✓ Fully insured
✓ Card payment available
*prices include GST
About Saddle & Soul Equine Services
I established Saddle & Soul Equine Centre in Northern NSW before relocating to North-East Victoria, where the business has evolved into Saddle & Soul Equine Services.
Horses have been part of my life since childhood. I've spent many years riding, owning and caring for horses, managing my own large herd and running a large, busy equine centre. Through those experiences, I've developed a deep appreciation for horses as individuals, their sensitivity to the world around them, and the unique relationships we can build with them. Over the years, I've also come to deeply appreciate the healing presence of horses and their remarkable ability to help us slow down, ground ourselves, find our centre and bring calm and balance to our nervous systems.
My professional background spans more than 25 years in business, finance and operational leadership, working with Australian and international businesses across a diverse range of industries. I have also held Board Director positions with two of Australia's largest Steiner schools, as well as leadership roles within the equine community, including President of a local Pony Club.
Alongside my professional and equine experience, I have extensive experience and a long-standing interest in metaphysics, natural wellness and holistic approaches to health and wellbeing.
Over the years, these seemingly different paths have naturally come together, shaping the way I work with both horses and people today.
Saddle & Soul is no longer simply about riding or horsemanship. It's about creating opportunities for horses and people to thrive, whether that's helping someone develop confidence and understanding with their horse, giving a child a positive first experience with a pony, offering a quiet place to rest and reconnect in the presence of horses, or supporting a horse's emotional wellbeing through energy healing and flower remedies.
My approach is calm, grounded, trauma-informed and nervous system aware. I believe both horses and people respond best when they feel safe, understood and able to move at their own pace.
Above all, Saddle & Soul is about sharing the joy, healing and beauty of horses - creating opportunities for people to connect, learn, slow down and experience just how special being in the presence of horses can be.
~ Alana
