Taluna Connections

Taluna Connections Equine-assisted support centred on connection and well-being.

Groundwork activities with horses, where we support emotional regulation, confidence, and personal growth in a calm, non-clinical environment.

04/08/2026

Tallon wanting to sleep in today ๐Ÿ˜‚

03/08/2026

Taluna Horse Olympics! ๐Ÿด๐Ÿ…

Each family member chose a horse and guided them through a fun obstacle course designed to build trust, confidence, and help desensitise the horses to new experiences. Together they navigated poles, bounced a ball, put on a โ€œscaryโ€ jacket, crossed the โ€œRaging Riverโ€ tarp, used a pool noodle for gentle touch, and carried a flag across the finish line! ๐Ÿšฉ

The challenge wasnโ€™t about speed, it was about staying calm, confident, and being a leader the horses could trust. Even though the videos are sped up, you can see how relaxed the horses remained. Luna was a little unsure at one point, but Jake stayed calm and confident, and she found the courage to follow him through. ๐Ÿ’›

It was such a fun activity that had everyone involved and working together.

Who do you think completed the Horse Olympics the best? Let us know in the comments! ๐Ÿ‘‡

03/08/2026

What a fun family session today at Taluna Connections! ๐Ÿด๐Ÿ’š

Josh, Jake, Mum and Dad joined Tallon, Luna, Cuddles and Apples for a horse treat experiment. Everyone predicted which treat each horse would choose first before offering a selection of peanut butter pretzels, cherry tomatoes, capsicum, carrot, licorice and apple. It was a great way to explore observation, probability and teamwork.

Jake did a fantastic job tallying the results, and Tallon kept everyone laughing by repeatedly untying himself and wandering off! ๐Ÿ˜‚

It was wonderful to see the whole family learning, laughing and connecting together through the horses.

20/07/2026

A session full of fun, learning, and connection! ๐Ÿค ๐Ÿด

Today Josh tried his hand at roping a dummy cow with a lariat, building focus, hand-eye coordination, patience, and emotional regulation along the way. Even Dad joined in for a few throws!

We also spent time with Apples, working on trick training and liberty, using body language, energy, and clear communication to strengthen connection and trust.

The best part? It all feels like fun while building confidence and valuable life skills. ๐Ÿ’™

Taluna Connections is proud to be the sponsor for the lunch time feature event at the Toorbul Pony Club Gymkhana 26th Ju...
03/07/2026

Taluna Connections is proud to be the sponsor for the lunch time feature event at the Toorbul Pony Club Gymkhana 26th July ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿป๐Ÿด Please share to help with more sponsorships

๐Ÿด Horses donโ€™t see a diagnosis, a disability, a job title or a bank balance.They simply respond to the person standing i...
26/06/2026

๐Ÿด Horses donโ€™t see a diagnosis, a disability, a job title or a bank balance.

They simply respond to the person standing in front of them.

Their ability to keep us grounded in the present moment can help foster confidence, emotional regulation, resilience and genuine connection.

Thatโ€™s why I created Taluna Connections.

If youโ€™ve ever wondered how meaningful ground-based equine experiences can make a difference, Iโ€™d love to chat. ๐Ÿค

11/06/2026

Josh & Luna ๐Ÿด

Josh had a fantastic session this week, enjoying a long walk with Luna through the back paddock, exploring hills, mud, and water along the way. He showed great confidence, calm leadership, and emotional regulation throughout the session, with Luna responding beautifully and matching her pace to his.

Josh also practised backing exercises and used his body language effectively to communicate with Luna, continuing to build trust and connection. We had some great conversations about personal goals, confidence, and working towards getting his learnerโ€™s licence.

A wonderful session, and another step towards our goal of taking the horses on longer walks through the forestry trails. Well done, Josh! ๐ŸŒŸ

09/06/2026

๐ŸŒŸJacob enjoyed another great session with Luna this week. Through grooming, leading over obstacles, groundwork, and a paddock walk, he practised spatial awareness, confident body language, calm leadership, emotional regulation, and safe horse handling skills. Jacob also worked on using gentle pressure and release to communicate clearly with Luna while maintaining appropriate personal space. His sweet conversations with Luna throughout the session showed the lovely bond, trust, and connection they continue to build together.

09/06/2026

๐ŸŒŸ Sarah had a wonderful session this week with Apples!

Using small pieces of zucchini and celery as healthy rewards, Sarah began teaching Apples the foundations of a smile cue and head nod. Trick training is a fun way to develop fine motor skills, coordination, focus, and emotional regulation while strengthening the bond between horse and participant.

Sarah also loves working alongside Apples from her powered wheelchair and, of course, saying hello to Talon and Luna during her visits. ๐Ÿด๐Ÿ’š

Building skills, confidence, and connection through meaningful equine-assisted support.

03/05/2026

A beautiful day visiting the lovely Tammy and her incredible support animals at Town & Country Counselling in Salmon Arm, BC, Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Tammy is doing amazing work in such a peaceful, welcoming setting. Offering equine therapy, EMDR, and a truly unique space for healing and connection. Grateful to connect with passionate people creating safe, supportive environments for others. ๐Ÿดโœจ

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383 Wallace Road North
Ningi, QLD
4511

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