Pony Connection & Bonding Sessions

We’re excited to be working alongside The Pony Collab and Aohanga Timor Pony Stud to offer pony connection and bonding sessions to our community.

Because the ponies are small, all sessions are non-ridden and focus on connection, handling, and building relationships with ponies on the ground. These sessions are designed to help people learn how to communicate with horses, develop trust, and experience the benefits of calm, mindful interaction.

There may be opportunities for ridden sessions in the future, for the little people, once confidence, skills, and connections have been established.

These sessions are all about connecting people with ponies in a safe, supportive, and meaningful way

Before we launch, we’d love to hear how you would like to connect with the ponies.

Proposed Program

Small Group Sessions

• Group size: Up to 6 participants

• Session length: 1.5 hours

Age groups:

• 7–15 years

• 16–30 years

• 31+ years

Each week focuses on a specific wellbeing objective, using pony interaction as a hands-on, reflective learning experience.

Weekly themes may include:

• Week 1: Creating healthy boundaries

• Week 2: Emotional regulation

• Week 3: Goal setting

• Week 4: Mindfulness and presence

All activities take place on the ground and are suitable for beginners — no riding involved.

Other Session Ideas We’re Exploring

✨ One-on-One Sessions
Personalized sessions for individuals wanting to work on a specific goal, challenge, or area of personal development.

🐴 Introduction to Working With Horses
Learn how to safely communicate, connect, and build trust with horses — perfect for those new to equine experiences.

💪 Fitness & Fun With Ponies
Ground-based obstacle courses, games, and movement challenges designed to build confidence, coordination, and connection — all while having fun.

We’d Love Your Feedback

👉 What would you like your session to look like?
👉 Is there anything you’d love to focus on or learn?
👉 Do you have ideas or feedback on the session content?

👉 Please fill in the Feedback form.