Our Horses

Our Equine Assistants
Meet the wonderful horses who are the heart and soul of The Path of the Horse. Their well being is vital to us because we love them, respect them and they are special in so many ways. 

Just like us, horses have their own truly unique personality. At The Path of the Horse, they live as naturally as possible in open paddocks and as an authentic herd. Horses feel safe as a herd and this is vital for their mental wellbeing. The herd teaches them how to be in relationship to other horses, how to communicate and how to co-operate with each other. There is so much we can relate to.

Horses have good days and bad and we always check on how they are before we ask them to do work with us. Some people come to us with a fear of horses, no one leaves feeling that way. 

Sponsor a Horse
As a Registered Charity we are always needing help with money to look after our horses. It costs us approximately $3000 per annum to take care of a horse for feed and supplements, hoof care (monthly trim), rugs and other equipment, vet and dental etc. Sponsoring a horse helps us provide the support to the people who come to us. We have never said no to anyone irrespective their capacity to pay which quite often is not possible.  The support of our sponsors makes a massive difference.

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Badger - The leader

Badger is the leader of the herd. He is a big, strong Quarter Horse that does a wonderful job keeping his herd safe and calm. He has a strong sense of awareness along with a lot of spirit and kind heart. A beautiful horse to work with no matter what the circumstances and we respect him greatly. He just loves attention, steals the limelight and portrays a very healthy ego. Badger has the deepest and longest outbreath and his ability to teach us to self-regulate is profound. Aka, Badger the Magnificent!

Bundy - The War horse

Bundy had a very hard life prior to coming to us at The Path of the Horse, he knows trauma and abuse. We believe Bundy is a ‘Walker’ by breed like the horses the Australian Light Horse took to World War 1. He is a much-loved member of the herd for his ability to be so independent and different. He is a loner a lot of the time and doesn’t always seem to fit into the herd. Bundy tends to gravitate to and support those who have experienced a lot of trauma. If Bundy chooses to stay with you it is a feeling that you are unlikely to forget.

​Proudly sponsored by the Daylesford RSL​

Grace – the name says it all

Grace came to us as an 18 month old Quarter Horse Paint. Grace is maturing into an independent, strong, respectful mare who is an easy-going member of our herd. She is a beautiful horse to look at and Grace is not afraid to assert herself within the herd and she chooses people carefully.

Jesse - Dedicated to the memory of Pvt Jesse Bird, Australian Army

Jesse is our ‘Buddha’ horse. Kind and calm and always curious. At 3 years of age this young Quarter Horse just loves people and has to be involved in everything! Left to his own devices he would walk in to the house and plant himself down on the couch I recon. He is calm, gentle, mischievous and enjoys human company. His specialty is showing us to be aware, in the moment. Breathe and be calm.

Proudly sponsored by the Daylesford RSL​

Belle & Montana - the soul sisters

We can’t describe these fillies separately because there really is no one without the other. They have an amazing bond and we often say they are sisters from another mother. They have been inseparable since they came to us as very young fillies. They looked to Rocky for a calm and friendly role model until they decided it was just cool hanging out together. They are the same age and still not 3 years old.
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Montana is a very curious and affectionate Quarter Horse, it’s just her way. Her personality is a wonderful support to people and she is one of our client’s favourites as she loves checking out people and loves a gentle brush too.
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Belle is a fast rising Clydesdale who wants to be our lead mare. She loves to lay down in our sandy arena with Montana beside her and drift off to sleep. Preferably with her head in someone’s lap to keep her head out of the sand! Belle loves human affection and has such a gentle manner. 

Proudly sponsored by The Count Financial Services Charitable Foundation​

George - handsome george

George stands at 16.3 hands and he is our only Warm Blood and our very gentle giant.
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Given to us after a long competition career, George is extremely calm (a little lazy) self-paced and self-assured kinda guy. George is wonderful confidence builder and a horse that we sometimes offer for those who choose to incorporate a mounted session. He is a big boy but he thinks he is little!

Proudly sponsored by Colin Day

Ben - my way

A Quarter Horse Thoroughbred X, Ben is a very sensitive horse. He is very clear on his boundaries and his connection with people is always on his terms. His awareness is always present but if he chooses, can provide amazing support to people. Ben is a handsome horse that takes his time to trust and gives back tenfold if he does.  
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Proudly sponsored by Pitcher Partners

Texas

Texas is a Quarter Horse Paint and the most recent member of the herd. He has one brown eye and a beautiful blue one too, we love that he is different. We have been amazed at how quickly he has settled in and how willing he is to help us with our work. He is assertive and stands his ground but can offer the most wonderful support when he is needed most. 

Rocky - the father

Rocky is the oldest horse of the herd and brings great calm, wisdom and peace. Rocky tends to be the horse that new members of the herd gravitate to.

Extremely affectionate and with a big heart, Rocky was really struggling when we got him and gave him a new life. Rocky is fit and healthy now and he usually loves a hug (lots) or is content to stay for ages with people if they are in need.

Proudly sponsored by Karyn Jones & Perpetual Limited

Trigger - The carer

Trigger is a beautiful Quarter Horse who is curious and kind. He is an easy-going member of the herd and loves it best when the herd is safe and together.

​Trigger hates seeing horses that are feeling like they are not part of the herd (Bundy excepted as they are good mates). He gets along with everyone and enjoys working with people and is usually the first to greet new people and horses.

Proudly sponsored by TPI Victoria

cruise

This beautiful horse was donated to The Path of the Horse. Cruise is a big and gentle Quarter Horse with two beautiful blue eyes and a kind and friendly nature. Cruise loves walks in the Wombat State Forrest and nothing worries this big fella and he is best friends with Bear and he is a lovely horse to work with.     

Proudly sponsored by James & Robin Walshe

bear

Bear was donated to us and Bear is a solidly built Quarter Horse and has known trauma in his life and is a very sensitive horse. He came to us very wary and timid and we have taken our time with him and helped him learn to trust again. Cruise is his best mate and he looks to him when he is stressed. Bear has a kind nature and tries so very hard. We love Bear just the way he is and has so much to teach us and helps our trauma clients enormously.