Meet the Herd
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At Herd Connections, we believe in empowering women to discover their true potential. Our Women's Empowerment Retreats offer a safe and supportive environment to explore your inner self and connect with like-minded individuals. We use Equine Assisted Learning to help you develop leadership skills and build confidence. Come join our community and embark on a transformational journey.
Sarah Pike
Facilitator
Since the age of 7, horses have been an integral part of my life. I have always had a deep love for animals, particularly horses, in awe of what we can learn from them.
Driven by my desire to empower and assist individuals in their personal growth journeys, I have combined my love for horses with my passion for helping others. I pride myself in creating a safe, fun and supportive environment for individuals to explore their emotions, overcome obstacles and develop essential life skills.
CERTIFICATIONS
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Equine Connection - The Academy of Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator
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Horse Powered Reading® Facilitator​
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First Aid Certificate & Working with Children Check
Join Our Community
At Herd Connections, we believe in empowering women to discover their true potential. Our Women's Empowerment Retreats offer a safe and supportive environment to explore your inner self and connect with like-minded individuals. We use Equine Assisted Learning to help you develop leadership skills and build confidence. Come join our community and embark on a transformational journey.
Twiggy
Age: 13
Colour: Bay Roan Appaloosa
Birthday: 1st October
Twiggy is a 13-year-old Appaloosa pony who is sensitive to your needs, yet full of personality. She enjoys meeting new people and adores a good neck scratch.
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Her favourite treat would be liquorice or peppermints, which she always gets treated to at the end of a session. She loves her food and gets so excited at dinnertime that she often makes uncontrollable little knickers that sound a bit like a pig!
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Twiggy's happy place is going for walks. She loves exploring and will eagerly lead the way!
Join Our Community
At Herd Connections, we believe in empowering women to discover their true potential. Our Women's Empowerment Retreats offer a safe and supportive environment to explore your inner self and connect with like-minded individuals. We use Equine Assisted Learning to help you develop leadership skills and build confidence. Come join our community and embark on a transformational journey.
Molly
Age: 8
Colour: Bay
Birthday: 17th November
Introducing Molly, a Clydesdale x with a masters degree in mindfulness!
Molly may prefer the slow lane but she is highly intelligent and her keen senses are always at work, attuned to every detail of her surroundings. She seems to know exactly what you're thinking - even before you do!
She is a gentle soul who adores the simple pleasures in life. Spend some time in Molly's company and you'll quickly find yourself embracing life's gentle rhythms too.
Join Our Community
At Herd Connections, we believe in empowering women to discover their true potential. Our Women's Empowerment Retreats offer a safe and supportive environment to explore your inner self and connect with like-minded individuals. We use Equine Assisted Learning to help you develop leadership skills and build confidence. Come join our community and embark on a transformational journey.
Tilly
Age: 14
Colour: Dark Bay
Birthday: 7th November
Say hello to Tilly, the strong-willed equine with a heart as big as her personality!
Tilly is a very unique individual; she may take some time to warm to you, but with a soft spot for scratches and affectionate gestures, she can easily be won over.
Tilly loves water. On hot days, you'll find her splashing around in her water trough, followed by a roll in her sand pit to dry off.
Tilly suffers from laminitis and must be kept on a strict, low sugar diet to keep her happy and healthy.
Join Our Community
At Herd Connections, we believe in empowering women to discover their true potential. Our Women's Empowerment Retreats offer a safe and supportive environment to explore your inner self and connect with like-minded individuals. We use Equine Assisted Learning to help you develop leadership skills and build confidence. Come join our community and embark on a transformational journey.
Georgie
Age: 13
Colour: Silver Taffy
Birthday: 30th November
Meet Georgie, possibly the cutest little pony that you'll ever meet.
Georgie will follow you everywhere and ALWAYS has to be apart of WHATEVER you are doing, even if it includes the noisiest of power tools.
She also thinks everything is edible, even if it really isn't, so you must be careful with what you leave lying around.
She's the smallest member of the herd (not much bigger than the sheep) but she has the BIGGEST personality, that you really can't help but fall in love with.
Join Our Community
At Herd Connections, we believe in empowering women to discover their true potential. Our Women's Empowerment Retreats offer a safe and supportive environment to explore your inner self and connect with like-minded individuals. We use Equine Assisted Learning to help you develop leadership skills and build confidence. Come join our community and embark on a transformational journey.
Wattle & Gumnut
Wattle and Gumnut are two mischievous sheep who love causing trouble. If they're not busy trying to steal Molly's dinner, they're begging the humans for scratches or treats.
These two can be quite the handful, but their hilarious antics always bring a smile to everyone's face.
Join Our Community
At Herd Connections, we believe in empowering women to discover their true potential. Our Women's Empowerment Retreats offer a safe and supportive environment to explore your inner self and connect with like-minded individuals. We use Equine Assisted Learning to help you develop leadership skills and build confidence. Come join our community and embark on a transformational journey.
Pepperjack & River
Age: 19 & 20
Colour: Black / Bay
Pepperjack (left) & River (right) are both retirees enjoying the slow life.
River is an ex-harness racer, who was rescued back in 2014 by Sarah, from being sent to slaughter. She wasn't suitable for riding, so has simply enjoyed the good life in a paddock since.
Pepperjack is an ex show horse, who came to us in 2024 and still enjoys the odd trail ride or two.
Both PJ & River are not suitable for hands-on EAL work but they certainly won't say no to a good scratch and a carrot or two over the fence!