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EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY. COUNSELLING. RIDER COACHING.

Helping women through life’s transitions and seasons of becoming — through horses, nature and meaningful conversation.

Based in beautiful Crystal Creek, near Murwillumbah, NSW in the Tweed Valley.

You’re right on time.

Maybe life is changing.

Maybe you’re returning to something you once loved.

Maybe you’re navigating grief, burnout, motherhood, midlife, a new beginning — or simply wondering what comes next.

At Hiddy & Co, we believe growth doesn’t need to be rushed.

Through equine assisted therapy, counselling and rider coaching, we create space for women to reconnect with themselves, build confidence and move forward in a way that feels grounded, supported and real.

No pressure. No perfection. Just quiet progress and presence.

Hi, I’m Hiddy

Or Hayley – although most people around here know me as Hiddy!

Counsellor. Equine Assisted Therapist. Equestrian Australia Rider Coach. Lifelong Horsewoman.

My work brings together decades of experience with horses, professional counselling, Equestrian Australia rider coaching and the lived experience that comes with navigating a few of life’s big transitions.

Today, much of my work centres around something very close to my heart – supporting women through life’s transitions and seasons of becoming.

Sometimes that happens through conversation.

Sometimes it happens in the saddle.

And sometimes the most meaningful conversations happen without a single word being spoken.

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I’ve lived through some big seasons of change too.

I’ve experienced the pain and heartbreak of betrayal, deceit and divorce, financial rock bottom, raising my children through difficult times and rebuilding a life from a caravan after the life I had disappeared.

Those chapters aren’t the whole story.

What came next was growth, courage, horses, connection, new beginnings and learning that sometimes becoming who we are happens slowly — one season at a time.

I’m an optimist at heart. I seek out joy, laughter, meaningful connection and opportunities to grow.

And these days, I have the privilege of walking alongside other women as they navigate their own seasons of change and becoming.

If you’re feeling unsure about where to begin, I’m here to help.

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How can I help you?

Equine Assisted Therapy & Counselling

A grounded, trauma-informed approach to counselling that meets you where you are.

Sessions can be held online, in-room or in the field with the horses, giving you the freedom to choose the setting that feels right for you.

Our equine therapy based in beautiful Crystal Creek, near Murwillumbah, NSW in the Tweed Valley, offers a different way to connect, reflect and create space for emotional regulation, presence and meaningful change.

Horses are intuitive co-regulators. They don’t judge, interrupt or expect you to have the right words.

Sometimes simply being alongside them is enough to begin.

The quiet power of horses.

Horses remind us that listening is often more powerful than speaking.

Presence is more important than perfection.

Connection comes before confidence.

And sometimes the most meaningful conversations happen without a single word being spoken.

That’s something I don’t think we’ll ever stop needing.

Equine Assisted Therapy is an experiential approach that brings together professional therapeutic support and interaction with horses.

You may also hear this approach referred to as equine horse therapy, horse-assisted therapy or equestrian horse therapy.

Whatever terminology brings you here, our approach is simple: professional, trauma-informed counselling with the option of working alongside horses in a safe, supported and grounded environment.

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What Horses Know

3 gentle reminders from horses to help you feel less overwhelmed when life feels like too much. 

What horses can teach us about navigating life’s changing seasons.

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Here's what they're saying ...

“Hiddy is an experienced, intuitive facilitator with a talent for communicating and connecting with people from all backgrounds. I recruited Hiddy as our Global Educator for Shortcuts Software (in 2004) because of her warm, engaging personality and skilled ability to mentor others.”

Co-founder & VP EvolutionShortcuts Software