A revolutionary approach to mens’ wellness
Traditional support systems have often fallen short for men struggling with mental health, trauma, and personal challenges. Enter equine therapy—a powerful, transformative approach that reconnects men with their inner strength through an unexpected ally: the horse.
More than just a therapy, this is a journey of rediscovery. By caring for a large, sensitive animal, men learn to rebuild trust, take control, and step outside their comfort zones. Each interaction becomes a stepping stone to personal empowerment.
Horses and humans have shared a profound bond for thousands of years—a connection mechanization nearly made us forget. Now, we’re bringing this time-tested healing method to men battling PTSD and seeking wellness.
Proven. Powerful. Personal.
Tested and proven with remarkable success, our equine therapy program offers men a unique path to healing—one hoofbeat at a time.
James Sedgwick
James Sedgwick is a registered nurse with over 25 years of experience in a variety of mental health areas, James is currently working in an acute crisis response team and regularly sees the impact of post traumatic stress and childhood trauma on men living in New Zealand.
James acts in an advisory capacity and as an active team member for our equine unit.
Terry Kingi,
Trustee
Peer support team member.
Horse Wrangler
Male survivor , Ex serviceman NZ army, and 50 years working with Horses, in film productions, Show Events
Logistic Manager in Heavy transport field, Events Manager, Producer and Director of the 100 years 100 horses Anzac Day Rides for the last five years in New Zealand and Australia,
so with his team of horses that work in many events Through out New Zealand , he is using them as part of the Equine Rehab Program, for PTSD and Trama of front line working, like fire. Ambo, Police , and SAR,
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Casey Hart,
Trustee
and
understudy to
Terry Kingi
been with the trust for 5 years
keen outdoor hunter, and trail riding horseman
Peer support team member
Donations to the Anzac Mount's to help to keep this volunteer program going,
All the members are volunteers
KIWIBANK swift Code Number
KIWINZ22 38-9023-0860629-01 ANZAC PROJECT
erewhon@amuri.net
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Mental Health Technical Advisor
Simon Burges-Short
Social Work Clinical Lead Te Tai o Poutini / West Coast
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 5 years.
