Enable - Enrich - Empower

EqCetera Inc. is a Western Australian not-for-profit organisation using horses to enable, enrich and empower children, young people, people with disability, veterans, families and members of our community.

What we do:

Adaptive Horse Riding Physical skills, confidence, independence and enjoyment.

Hippotherapy Physiotherapy incorporating the movement of the horse.

Equine Assisted Learning Experiential programs developing communication, confidence and life skills.

Horses Helping Humans™ Ground-based personal development supporting emotional regulation, communication, boundaries and resilience.

Why Choose EqCetera Inc.?

Registered not-for-profit charity based in Darling Downs, Western Australia

Qualified coaches, allied-health partners, and therapy horses

Accessible facilities — wheelchair-friendly mounting ramp, sensory trail, equine playground and more

Proudly supported by Telethon 7 and the Racing WA Off the Track WA Community Fund

“Horses don’t judge who you are, they respond to how you show up.”

EqCetera Today:

12 therapy horses and ponies 60–80 participants supported each week 20+ active community volunteers Programs operating six days each week Serving Perth Metro, Peel and the local community

Youth, Adults & Families | Special Needs & Able-Bodied | Living with a Disability 

Horses Helping Humans™

Horses Helping Humans (HHH) is a structured, ground-based equine-assisted personal development program that uses interaction with specially selected horses to help young people build greater self-awareness, confidence and emotional resilience. Through practical activities such as observing horse behaviour, grooming, leading, boundary-setting, communication exercises and obstacle-based challenges, participants learn how their own body language, emotions and communication style can influence relationships with both horses and people. EqCetera delivers the program primarily to young people aged 7–17 years, with participation outside this age range considered where appropriate. The program can be particularly valuable for young people experiencing disadvantage, disengagement, anxiety, trauma, bullying, neurodiversity or difficulties with communication and emotional regulation. Key outcomes include improved self-awareness, confidence, assertiveness, emotional regulation, communication skills, concentration, healthy boundary-setting and relationship-building. Participants are also encouraged to develop practical strategies they can apply at home, at school and within their wider community. HHH is entirely ground-based, so there is no riding requirement and no previous horse experience is needed. This makes the program accessible to participants who may be unfamiliar with horses or who do not wish to ride.

Equestrian Youth Engagement Service (EYES)

EqCetera Inc. proudly delivers the Australian Childhood Foundation’s Equestrian Youth Engagement Service (EYES) from our Darling Downs Equine Therapy and Activities Centre. Now established as part of EqCetera’s service delivery, the youth engagement services,EYES Program uses horses and practical equestrian activities to help young people build confidence, develop positive relationships and strengthen their personal and social skills that can support greater engagement with education, training, employment and community life. Delivered over eight weeks, participants take part in practical, hands-on activities that include caring for and understanding horses, developing safe ground-handling skills and experiencing supported horse riding. These activities provide much more than an introduction to horsemanship. Working with horses encourages young people to develop self-belief, communication, teamwork, responsibility, emotional awareness and problem-solving skills — capabilities that can transfer into everyday life. The program is coached by Rekha, EqCetera’s experienced equestrian coach and youth program director, supported by EqCetera’s trained volunteers and carefully selected horses and ponies. Participants have access to EqCetera’s purpose-built facilities, including the stable area for practical horse care, round yards and main arena for groundwork and ridden activities, the equine playground and sensory trail, the working equitation practice course and newly introduced equine archery for confidence-building challenges and experiential learning. The EYES Program complements EqCetera’s broader commitment to providing practical, strengths-based opportunities for young people who may benefit from additional support, connection and encouragement. Through positive relationships with horses, coaches and volunteers, participants are encouraged to recognise their capabilities, learn new skills, set personal goals and imagine positive possibilities for their future.

EYES — where horses help build confidence, connection and hope.

Our Facility:

Located on 232 Hopkinson Road, Darling Downs, our facility includes:

A Sensory Trail and Equine Playground for confidence-building activities.

A Working Equitation Course and Jump Arena for adaptive riding.

A wheelchair-accessible mounting ramp and shaded resting areas.

On-site spaces for therapy sessions, education, and reflection.

We proudly acknowledge the support of:

Racing WA -Off the Track WA Community Fund, Australian Childhood Foundation, Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, and other valued community partners.

Be part of something meaningful.

Get Involved & Make a Difference
Our programs succeed because of people like you — volunteers, donors, supporters and partners. • Volunteer with Us – from age 12+, you’ll receive full training, a uniform and the opportunity to make a real impact. • Donate – every dollar supports horse care, specialised equipment and program delivery to vulnerable participants. • Hirer our Equine Facilities – your weekday hire supports our mission and offers access to top-quality playground, working equitation and gymnastic jumping arenas. Join our community and help us enable, enrich and empower lives through horses.

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