About Us
the heart behind Indigo Horse Centre
What began from a deep belief in the healing power of horses, nature & authentic human connection & a passion for creating meaningful experiences with horses. Indigo Horse Center has grown into a experience dedicated to emotional wellbeing, personal growth & life skills development for children, teens & adults.
At the heart of our work is the understanding that horses have a unique ability to mirror emotion, encourage presence & create space for transformation in a way that feels natural, grounding & deeply honest. Through guided equine-assisted experiences, we aim to help individuals reconnect with themselves, build confidence, regulate emotions & experience a greater sense of calm and clarity.
Our vision is to create a safe and restorative environment where people can slow down, feel supported & rediscover connection - both within themselves & with the nature around them. Every session is guided with compassion, intention & respect for the profound relationship between horse and human.
What others are saying
"She helped my daughters build confidence & compassion."
"Sharon’s unconventional style fostered respect, empathy & responsibility in the children, while creating a safe & nurturing environment..."
- Ursula
"He felt safe, understood & free to truly be himself."
"The interaction with the horses helped him understand his feelings, feel safe to be himself, and supported both his emotional growth & verbal expression in ways no other therapy could..."
- Thami
"Far more than riding - a foundation for growth, leadership & confidence."
"From the very beginning we realized that Taonga was going to learn far more than how to ride a horse..."
- Nicola
"Psychology, connection & the wisdom of horses."
"Her calm, gentle nature and exceptional intuition with horses consistently enriched the therapeutic process..."
- Ashleigh Craig, Clinical Psychologist
A lifelong connection to horses, people & healing
I was first “put on” a horse at the age of four, and as my late mother always said, it was a fait accompli - I’ve been passionate about horses ever since. From a young age, I always felt there was something far deeper to horses than simply riding or owning them. Their sensitivity, honesty & ability to connect without words fascinated me.
A turning point came years later when a book called The Tao of Equus quite literally fell from a bookshelf at my feet while browsing in a bookstore. As someone who believes strongly in synchronicity, I took it as a sign & it opened the door to the world of equine-assisted therapy. Not long after, I attended a talk led by Sharon Boyce, who introduce the EAGALA model to South Africa, and from there my journey truly began.
I completed my EAPISA training as a Horse Specialist & began facilitating equine-assisted learning & psychotherapy sessions alongside psychologists. Over the past fourteen years, I’ve had the privilege of working with people of all ages, especially children & teens, witnessing firsthand the incredible impact horses can have on emotional wellbeing, confidence, communication & personal growth at a grassroots level.
