Meet the Team

The most important members of the team include our troop of horses. These horses are well known to the facilitators and have been carefully selected based on their temperament and personality for Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy. They have regular and ongoing training and are involved in many equine-human interactions. Onsite we also have a registered Therapy Dog (Bear) who has a long history of working with people.

Our practice is fully insured and a registered Covid19 Safe Business. All Therapists/Facilitators hold Working with Children Checks, Police Checks and have First Aid qualifications.

Millie Caspers

Equine Assisted Psychologist and Co-Owner

Millie is a fully registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (PSY0002153290) and has worked with a wide range of clients and mental health presentations.

Millie is also a qualified school teacher. Millie works alongside her registered therapy dog ‘Bear’. Millie has worked with horses in a variety of settings including competition riding, polo, and the racing industry.

Christie de Mestre

Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator and Co - Owner

Christie runs the practice with a passion for helping people in a safe environment. Christie has a passion of working with horses and individuals with a focus on healing and improving quality of life. Christie has a lifetime of experience with horses, thus you are in very capable hands. 

As a sister to a special needs individual she makes her sessions inclusive to people with all abilities.

  • Double Dott a.k.a Dubbi

    Dubbi is a paint cross quarter horse, he is 14 hands. He is the oldest team member, his exact age is not certain but around 30. He has had a wide spanning career from barrel racing, polo, RDA and now equine therapy. Dubbi is a sage old horse who is calm and doesn’t fluster easily. He has shown an innate connection with people.

  • Firefly

    Firefly is a 9 yr old Welsh cross pony. She has had experience with children and is a fun, energetic pony who is easy to lead and has temperament perfect for equine therapy.

  • Polly

    Polly is a 7 yr old stockhorse who is 15 hands. Her father has won the women’s category Man from snowy river championship at least five times. Polly is a smart, quiet, intuitive and kind horse who loves company. She has had RDA experience and loves being groomed. She will often close her eyes while enjoying a brush and a pat.

  • Bear

    Bear is a 9 year old a border collie x labrador x kelpie. Millie rescued Bear in 2014 as a young puppy and has trained him to become a very successful Therapy Dog. He completed his K9 Support Therapy Dog Training Course in Feb 2019 and passed with flying colours and has been 'working' ever since. Bear is a gentle, loving and loyal boy with a passion for helping people. Anywhere Millie is, Bear is not too far away!