Equine Sessions for All

At The Outlook Riding Academy, we provide equine sessions tailored to individuals of all abilities, focusing on personal growth, confidence-building, and community engagement. Our team consists of experienced equine instructors, not therapists, and our sessions are designed to support participants in developing key skills in a safe, inclusive environment.

Each session is customised to meet the unique goals and abilities of the participant, whether it’s groundwork, coordination, mobility, social interaction, teamwork, or bonding with horses. Horses have a natural ability to sense emotions and provide nonverbal feedback, helping individuals build trust, improve communication, and develop mindfulness.

Benefits of Equine Sessions:

  • Improved balance, posture, and coordination

  • Enhanced eye-hand coordination

  • Strengthened speech and communication skills

  • Increased attention and focus

  • Greater core strength and muscle tone

  • Enhanced sensory processing and body awareness

  • Opportunities for social connection and teamwork

Beyond emotional and social benefits, equine sessions also promote physical well-being by engaging participants in activities that improve core strength, posture, and mobility. Some individuals focus on groundwork—such as grooming and leading—while others explore riding skills based on their comfort and abilities.

NDIS Funding & Session Costs

NDIS funding for equine activities has changed, but depending on individual plans, some participants may have access to funding under Core Supports or Capacity Building Supports. We encourage participants to check with their plan manager to determine eligibility.

Session Costs:

  • $110 per hour for 1:1 support with an experienced equine instructor

  • Sessions must be pre-booked and paid in full online via EC PRO ($110.00)

Client Funding:
Some participants cover part of the cost out-of-pocket, depending on their funding and applicable NDIS line items. We recommend discussing options with your NDIS plan manager to see how our equine sessions may be supported.

Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive space where individuals can develop important life skills, build confidence, and connect with horses, all while experiencing the benefits of equine-assisted activities.

How To Book:

Use a computer or laptop to create an account and book

  • Click on Book A Lesson

  • Register an account (name, email, address, and phone number)

  • Add rider(s) (ie, yourself or a client)

  • Select lesson booking (tab on the left), then click book a private lesson

  • Filter private and choose your date/time

  • ie, 1st March, 11 am - Private Lesson

  • Add to basket

  • Proceed to checkout

  • Lessons need to be booked 24 hours in advance

  • T&Cs apply.

  • Cancellation Policy: To cancel or reschedule a lesson, please log on to EC Pro and make adjustments to the upcoming session. Upon cancellation, the lesson credit will be reinstated as online EC PRO credit in your account. For a full credit refund, all changes (cancellations/rescheduling) must be made at least 24 hours before the scheduled lesson.

    Please note that a credit refund pertains solely to EC PRO account credit. We do not issue refunds through bank transfers, cash, or any alternative methods. If the notice period is less than 24 hours, no refund or credit will be provided. Your understanding and cooperation in adhering to these terms are greatly appreciated. If a client decides to discontinue horse riding but still has EC Pro credit on their account, we have a strict no-refund policy. The EC Pro credit will remain on the client’s account and will not be refunded in any form.

OUTLOOK ECOTHERAPY - For Clinical Psychology, Individual Personal and Professional Development, and External Supervision.


Contact Outlook Ecotherapy.

Meet the Outlook Ecotherapy team: Adelaide, Anna, and Nicole

The Outlook Ecotherapy team provides support for individuals of all ages dealing with anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, and trauma. Their approach integrates evidence-based interventions such as CBT, EMDR, DBT, and Gottman Emotion Coaching with the calming influence of nature, animals, and movement.

How and Where Sessions Take Place:

Sessions take place in the Green Shed, stables, and paddocksHome visits, school visits, Telehealth, and community support are availableFunding options include NDIS, GP Mental Health Care Plans, and private health insurance.

For more information, email Vicki at admin@outlookecotherapy.com or visitOutlookEcotherapy.

Equine-Assisted Personal & Professional Development

Outlook Ecotherapy development sessions are a unique, exciting, and experiential way of learning to connect with yourself, others, and the changing environment; develop life skills; understand patterns no longer serving you well; and strengthen existing talents with horses! Horses challenge and support people to explore, experiment and experience, promoting greater calm, creativity, inner and outer resourcing, and confidence to live purposefully and lead others.

Equine & Nature-based Clinical Psychology

Individual and family Equine and Nature-based Clinical Psychology is available at our property for school-aged children, young adults and their families facing emotional, behavioural, and interpersonal difficulties. Young persons may attend appointments as private clients and/or on a GP Mental Health Care Plan.

Clinical Supervision

Provisionally registered psychologists can contact Anna if they are interested in a clinical placement and/or external primary or secondary supervision. Anna is a clinical psychologist and an AHPRA Board-approved supervisor. Supervision is offered on the Central Coast, in the Eastern Suburbs, and over Skype, and will be tailored to support your personal and professional development as well as any registration requirements.

For more information about the equine and nature-based therapeutic programs, please visit the website: www.outlookecotherapy.com