Equine Assisted Energy Healing
Healing in the field; guided with care, and supported by the herd: Misty, Astro, Darcy, Ellie, Fanta and Eddie.
Equine Assisted Energy Healing is a unique outdoor healing experience that brings together intuitive energy work and somatic equine-assisted therapy in the quiet presence of the herd.
Held in the open paddock at Yoga Farm, these sessions invite you to slow down and reconnect with yourself while the horses move freely around the space. Their natural sensitivity and awareness create an environment where the nervous system can settle and deeper layers of tension or emotion may begin to soften and release.
Guided by somatic equine assisted therapist Anna Rimmer and intuitive energy healer Steph Sanzaro, each session unfolds gently and intuitively, supported by the land and the calm presence of the herd.
Why healing with horses feels different:Horses live in the present moment.
As herd animals, they are naturally aware of subtle shifts in their environment. They notice nervous system changes, body language and emotional energy long before humans tend to articulate it.
Unlike people, they do not judge or analyse. They simply respond.
Because of this, being in the presence of a herd can feel deeply regulating. Many people notice their breathing slow, their bodies soften and their minds quiet as they spend time in the field.
In these sessions, the horses are never used as tools or made to perform.
They are respected as sentient beings with their own instincts and boundaries. We allow them to move naturally around the space, observing what unfolds without forcing interaction.
Their presence often brings a sense of honesty, grounding and calm that is difficult to replicate anywhere else.
Each horse brings their own presence and personality to the field. During sessions they are free to move naturally, graze, observe or come closer if they choose.
Their responses are never directed or expected. We simply allow the experience to unfold.
Meet the Herd
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Fanta
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Eddie
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Ellie
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Darcy
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Misty
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Astro
How the session unfolds:
Arrival and grounding
You’ll begin with a herbal tea and a short chat. This is where we talk about your intention for the session - what you’re ready to release, explore, or gain clarity around.
From there, we slowly walk into the field and take a few moments to settle into the space. Anna guides grounding to help both people and horses arrive calmly together.
Energy healing
Steph then begins the energy healing, working intuitively with what is present in your body and awareness on the day. Drawing on the chakra system as a framework, she brings gentle attention to areas of the body, emotions or patterns that may be asking to be noticed or understood.
This part of the session becomes a space for deep listening, allowing insight, release and greater clarity about what you may truly need.
The herd moving within the space
During the session, the horses are free to move naturally around the paddock. Sometimes they come close. Sometimes they observe from further away. Their presence becomes part of the environment holding the session.
Closing the session
Anna gently closes the experience with grounding and energy calling back in, helping you return fully to yourself before the session completes.
Experience from the field
“Thanks Steph & Anna for the most beautiful, calming experience. I felt so safe and supported, and validated during this process.
Lay me down, wrap me in a blanket, and I'm open to whatever healing is meant for me! My spirit and emotions are ready.
The presence of the horses, and their energy, particularly Eddie who continues to protect and help me!! just wows me. He really gets me And Darcy just feels all-knowing. Quiet and understanding.
I've continued to carry the calm and learnings into the days after, feeling a peace, understanding and acceptance of what has been, and can now be, for me.
A lot of journaling and follow through has helped me process the feelings and experience.
Thank you for your special talent. It's truly transformative”
— Client Reflection
“Being surrounded by nature and all the gorgeous horses felt healing in itself. The environment created a sense of calm and safety which made it easy to relax and open up to the experience.
Steph's energy healing felt gentle and powerful at the same time. During the session, Steph shared that the horses were releasing energy, and this helped me to allow myself to release as well. It felt like a deeply supportive and special experience, with the horses holding space alongside Steph and Anna.
I left feeling so much lighter and more grounded.
I'm very grateful I got to experience this beautiful session.”
— Client Reflection
A partnership that holds the session
Anna Rimmer
Somatic Equine Assisted Therapist & Guardian of the HerdAnna is responsible for the wellbeing of both the horses and the people in the space.
As a somatic equine-assisted therapist and guardian of the herd, she observes the horses closely, reading their behaviour and responses throughout the session while maintaining safe and respectful boundaries.
Anna also guides grounding at the beginning and energy reclamation at the end, helping participants arrive fully and leave feeling settled and complete.
Her presence ensures the horses remain respected participants in the process while the space stays calm, safe and supported for everyone involved.
Steph Sanzaro
Working intuitively with what is present for you on the day, Steph helps bring awareness to areas where the body, emotions or mind may be holding stress, tension or unresolved experiences.
Through gentle guidance and energy work, the session becomes a space to explore what may be ready to shift, release or be understood more clearly.
Each session is unique. Some feel deeply calming. Others bring emotional release, clarity or a quiet shift that continues to unfold afterwards.
Intuitive Energy HealerMoments that stay with you.
Occasionally, something happens that reminds us how deeply attuned horses are to their surroundings.
During one of the very first sessions held in the field, as Steph was working with a client lying comfortably on the table, the herd had gathered nearby. At one point, a horse named Fanta, who had been standing close by, slowly lowered herself and lay down on her side in the grass.
For those familiar with horses, this is a moment of deep trust and relaxation. Horses rarely lie down in open spaces unless they feel completely safe.
It felt like the entire field softened.
Moments like this are never expected or orchestrated. The horses are always free to move, graze or wander as they wish. Occasionally, their responses remind us just how perceptive and present they are.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This experience may be supportive if you are feeling:
• emotionally overwhelmed or stuck
• ready to move on or release something
• disconnected from yourself
• mentally busy or burnt out
• drawn to the calming presence of horses
• curious about healing experiences in nature -
People often leave feeling calmer, lighter and more grounded. Some notice emotional release, greater clarity or a sense of reconnection with themselves.
Every session unfolds differently, so your experience may be unique.
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Simply come as you are.
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for being outdoors in a paddock. Closed-toe shoes are recommended, along with sunscreen and weather-appropriate layers.
You don’t need to bring anything special.
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No horse experience is required.
Anna carefully monitors the herd throughout the session and maintains safe boundaries so that everyone feels comfortable and supported.
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This is very common, especially if you haven’t spent much time around horses before.
You will never be asked to approach or interact with a horse if you don’t want to. The herd moves naturally within the field and the session unfolds at a calm, supported pace.
What’s Included:
Arrival and grounding in the field
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Intuitive Energy healing with Steph
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Somatic Equine Assisted Therapy, grounding, and safety held by Anna
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The natural presence and movement of the herd
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Grounding and energy calling back in to close the session
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Equine Assisted Energy Healing near Geelong
Equine Assisted Energy Healing sessions with Anna Rimmer & Steph Sanzaro take place at Yoga Farm 3217 near Geelong on the Surf Coast of Victoria.
Clients often travel from Geelong, Torquay, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and the Bellarine Peninsula to experience healing in the presence of the herd.
Session Details
Duration: 90 minutes
Address: Yoga Farm 3217,
150 McCanns Rd, Mt Duneed 3217, Victoria
Facilitators: Anna Rimmer and Steph Sanzaro
Investment: $300
Sessions are intentionally limited per week to protect the energy of the herd.
A different kind of healing experience
To be held in the field, surrounded by horses, is to enter a different pace.
One that does not rush.
One that listens.
One that allows things to soften naturally.
If something in you feels curious about experiencing healing in the presence of the herd, you’re warmly invited to join us.