HEAL™ Programme for Rangatahi
“Connection builds trust.
Trust builds confidence.
Confidence creates the
courage to grow”.
✤
connection
✤
confidence
✤
horsemanship
✤
growth
✤ connection ✤ confidence ✤ horsemanship ✤ growth
A key offering of the HEAL™ Method is working alongside rangatahi, creating a safe and supportive space where young people can strengthen confidence, identity, connection and their sense of possibility.
Through relationship with the horse,
rangatahi are invited to
slow down,
breathe,
become present
and experience
connection
without judgement or expectation.
HEAL™ recognises the importance of…
✤ mana ✤
✤ whanaungatanga ✤
✤ choice and belonging ✤
… allowing each young person to discover their own strengths and build trust, communication, emotional awareness and independence through experience rather than instruction alone.
The horse meets the young person in the moment, offering honest, non-verbal feedback and a relationship that can help rangatahi recognise their own capability and potential.
This strengths-based, relational approach aligns naturally with a te ao Māori view of rangatahi wellbeing, in which identity, whānau, wairua, aspirations and connection are integral to enhancing ones mana.
Love notes from our community
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“Had the best time being introduced to your horses, cats and dogs. Moose is so mesmerising and can’t wait to see him again. Evie is so patient, knowledgeable and loved how you made it a safe space for us all with her animals which was great. We will be back soon to meet the new mini pony can’t wait."
— HEAL Rangatahi Client
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“Eve was so patient and encouraging for both of my children, helping them to learn how to work alongside the horses and to get the most out of their lesson. Highly recommended."
— HEAL Rangatahi Client
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"Eve and her beautiful horses have been game changing for my 8 year old daughter, Mya. Eve is patient, kind and supportive with Mya. Her 3 horses are so safe and calm. Mya shows a sense of calm and focus when she is with the horses that she struggles to find in other areas of life. Thankyou for all you do."
— HEAL Rangatahi Client
HEALn Begins with Connection
Connect directly with Evie, founder of the HEAL™ Method and learn more about how we can HEAL™ the world one session at a time.