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🌿 All abilities welcome
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🐴 Experienced equine assistants
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💛 NDIS supported
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🌾 Calm, natural environment
Your Journey Starts Here:
1 / Enquire
Tell us about yourself or your rider, including goals, experience, and any support needs.
2 / Assessment
We take the time to understand each individual and match them with the right horse and program.
3 / Begin your Sessions.
Start your journey in a safe, supportive environment focused on confidence, connection, and growth.
Our Programs
Adaptive Riding
Who's It For?
Individuals who may benefit from physical, emotional, or developmental support.
What to expect:
Each session is tailored to the rider’s needs, focusing on gentle, guided interaction with the horse. Activities are designed to support movement, balance, and emotional wellbeing.
Benefits May Include:
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Improved coordination and strength
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Increased confidence and independence
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Emotional regulation and calmness
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Connection with animals and nature
Private Sessions
Who's It For?
Riders of all ages who are new to horses or looking to build foundational skills.
What to expect:
These sessions provide a calm and supportive introduction to horses, with the flexibility to be fully personalised. Each rider is guided at their own pace, building confidence, skills, and connection.
Focus areas:
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Safety and confidence around horses
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Basic riding skills and balance
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Understanding horse behaviour
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Building trust and independence
Group and Community Sessions
Who's It For?
Riders who enjoy a shared experience, including small groups, schools, and community organisations.
What to expect:
These sessions are designed to create a supportive and inclusive group environment. Activities are adapted to suit a range of abilities while encouraging participation, communication, and connection.
Suitable for:
Small group lessons
School programs
Community groups
Support organisations
Benefits:
Builds social confidence and communication
Encourages connection with others
Creates a sense of belonging
Still allows for individual support within a group setting
A Typical Session
Arrival And Welcome
Meet Your Horse
Guided Session
Cool Down and Connection Time
Settle in, meet your equine assistant, and feel comfortable in the environment.
Spend time getting to know your horse and building trust.
Participate in structured, supportive equine activities tailored to your needs.
Finish with calm interaction, reflection, and time to connect with your horse.
Who We Support
We welcome riders with a wide range of abilities and support needs, including but not limited to:
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Autism spectrum
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Anxiety and emotional support needs
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Physical disabilities
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Developmental delays
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Individuals seeking confidence and connection
Every rider is unique, and we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for all.
Jason Ormerod
Paula and the team are absolutely wonderful, their horses have beautiful and tolerant natures. Absolutely would recommend anyone to use Totoka Lodge for natural horsemanship and therapy
Seona Hamilton
Totoka Lodge was just beautiful! We had a private lesson for our daughters 5th Birthday and all the staff were so beautiful, kind and amazing with both my girls. Paula was so responsive, kind and in control on the whole experience. There was ponies ready, they even braided the ponies hair, there was a happy birthday headband for my daughter. Would highly recommend, at the end both girls were asking when they could come back and didn't want to get off the ponies. Very safe, so enjoyable and definitely worth a phone call to enquire.
Angelina Subramaniam
Im loving having lessons here, Alice is definitely my favourite I love her!! Paula, Chelsea and Sav are incredibly kind. Im really looking forward to learning how to ride! Totoka Lodge is definitely one of my favourite places to be.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need any riding experience?
Not at all. Our programs are designed for all experience levels, including complete beginners.
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What should I wear?
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes are recommended. We’ll guide you on anything else you may need.
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Can I use NDIS funding?
Yes, we support NDIS participants. Please contact us to discuss your plan and how we can assist.