Equine Recreational Therapy — NDIS & Disability — Shared

Historic Rivermill's Equine Recreational Therapy is a thirty-minute, ground-based session with one of our gentle horses. Guests brush, hand-feed and have quiet contact with the horse, all from the ground. There is no riding and guests do not handle the lead. A trained Rivermill handler holds the horse for the full session.

Each guest must be accompanied by a carer or companion, who supports them throughout. Up to three guests per session. Carers and companions attend free of charge.

Sessions run Monday to Friday, 11:00am to 11:30am.

Ground-based, no riding: this session is ground interaction only. There is no riding, no mounting, and guests do not lead the horse.

Recreational, not clinical: this is a leisure-based recreational programme. It is not delivered by an allied-health professional and is not a clinical equine-assisted therapy.

Who can book:

- NDIS plan-managed and self-managed participants, people with recognised disability, companion-card holders, and seniors; general guests are also welcome

- NDIA-agency-managed participants cannot book this product through their plan and must pay privately

- Each guest must attend with a carer, companion-card holder, or responsible accompanying adult, who attends free of charge

- Minimum age: 6 years

Accessibility:

The encounter area is a flat, accessible part of the equestrian zone, with surface and approach suitable for wheelchair users.

Important Information:

- Book at least 48 hours before the session start time

- Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled time

- Closed-toe shoes required for all guests and carers (no thongs, no sandals)