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Anzac Mounts
Rehab Unit
We utilise the calm, willing and accepting nature of our horses to deliver a programme that focuses on building trust, open communication, and resilience.
Our activities are centred around the caring and joy of being with an animal that in turn gives immediate feedback - the way we know animals do. These learnings are powerful and allow an individual to reflect, adapt and try again - the growth in positive mindset is immeasurable.
We are a small but dedicated team delivering an equine therapy programme aimed at men and older boys suffering from mental health difficulties, especially those suffering from Post Traumatic Stress after serving in the military.
Kia Ora,
I have over 50-years working with horses and am a Founding Trustee. The work we do in the Anzac Mounts Rehab Unit is purposeful, and I know we are making a difference in the lives of men and young boys.
I am a survivor of abuse in State Care, an ex-serviceman in the NZ Army, and have experience in film production. Our team of horses are involved in a variety of work as a result - they are the cornerstone of the rehabilitation programme we run to support individuals suffering from PTSD or trauma, and they also serve as a reminder of the mental trauma our Returned Servicemen and women carried/carry.
Our team is invited to participate in Commemorations, and ANZAC Day Services. I am particularly proud of my work as the Producer and Director of the 100-Years, 100 horses ANZAC Day Ride in New Zealand Aotearoa and Australia.
Terry Kingi
Connection Confidence Culture
"This wananga had a number of overwhelmingly positive outcomes for these boys as these three themes laid out. With continued engagement in the Equine Trust’s programmes these themes of connection, confidence and culture will only further develop in these boys’ lives. As a vehicle for self-belief and empowerment and a teaching tool for empathy and emotional regulation these Equine Wānanga are incredibly valuable programmes for young males to experience and look back on in their lives."
Kyran Jay Tranter. Manu Tauwhiro/Social Worker
In my role as the Clinical Social Work Lead for Te Whatu Ora Te Tai O Poutini I have had many interactions with clients suffering PTSD and the effects of this on their wellbeing and those around them. Part of my role is facilitating a support group for men. Many of who struggle from day to day because of past trauma, often leading to behaviours that are self detrimental or harmful to others.
The Equine Therapy which has been facilitated by the ANZAC Mounts Rehabilitation Unit has been amazingly beneficial to those clients I have referred to the equine therapy service over the past 4 years.
Simon Burges-Short
Te Whata Ora - Health New Zealand
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