Racing Hearts

20/08/2026

Equine-assisted counselling and therapy is now available in Brisbane’s west at Racing Hearts McIntyre Centre in Pinjarra Hills, just minutes from Kenmore.

This gentle, experiential approach to therapy takes place alongside horses, with sessions guided by a qualified practitioner and adapted to each client’s needs. Rather than sitting in a traditional room-based setting, clients spend time connecting with horses as part of the therapeutic process. Horses offer calm, honest and non-judgemental feedback, helping support emotional awareness, confidence, communication, boundaries, trust and connection. No riding or previous horse experience is required. Counselling spaces with Ella are now available.

Learn more:

Discover equine-assisted therapy and counselling in Brisbane West with a qualified practitioner and retired racehorses. Support connection, confidence, emotional regulation and wellbeing.

19/08/2026

Kinda chic to show up, get covered in hay/dirt/hair, help the horses (and fellow riders), give back ...and call it the BEST day. This one is for our beautiful Racing Hearts volunteers, riders and community - the people who understand that the less-glamorous jobs are often the most important ones.

Thank you for showing up, working hard, caring deeply and helping make this place what it is. Kinda chic? Very chic, actually.

17/08/2026

✨Weekly Gratitude - Our Volunteers!

Kaili here. I’m starting a new weekly post to share little moments of gratitude, because we have a lot to be thankful for. This week, I’m super grateful for the huge group of new volunteers who gave up their Saturday afternoon to join us for Volunteer Induction Training.

One of the things people don’t always realise? Just how much we rely on good volunteers – and how much work it takes to run this place. From leading and sidewalking for lessons, to tacking up, sewing ripped rugs (thank you Katie!), running events (Tina!), mucking out and tidying up (literally everyone!), scrubbing water troughs… and making sure each and every horse and pony is tucked in with a warm rug and hearty dinner. 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Hundred of little jobs happening quietly in the background. Our volunteers are a huge part of everything. And of course, we need to train them. So a big thank you to all the new volunteers on Saturday and another even bigger thank you to those who already show up week after week to help.

We’re also in the middle of introducing a new volunteer system with a digitized platform, better communication, clearer levels, updated scheduling, Volunteer Cards and a new online portal and roster. It’s a big change. We know the new system will ultimately make things safer, clearer and easier for everyone - but change also asks a lot of the people coming along for the ride. So this week, my gratitude is also for everyone’s patience, questions, willingness to learn and enthusiasm for becoming part of this place.

Good volunteers – YOU — are incredibly valuable. And after Saturday, I’m feeling very grateful to have quite a few more of them joining our team. Thank you everyone 💕

11/08/2026

Last-minute lesson availability this week!

We have a few lesson spots available for anyone hoping to get in this week:

Tues 11/8 at 3:30pm
Fri 14/8 at 10:45am
Fri 14/8 at 2:00pm
Fri 14/8 — Counselling with Ella available, a.m. and p.m.

Please call directly to book:
0452 045 046

Spots are limited and will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis.

10/08/2026

Last chance to sign up for our next Volunteer Induction Training.

If you’ve ever wanted to volunteer with Racing Hearts McIntyre Centre, this is your next opportunity to complete the mandatory induction before joining our volunteer team. Our volunteers support a wide range of Centre activities, from lessons and horse care to events, programs and community days - and this training helps make sure everyone feels safe, prepared and supported.

Volunteer Induction Training
Saturday 15 August, 3-5pm
Racing Hearts McIntyre Centre

More info here:
https://www.racingheartsmcintyre.com/volunteer

08/08/2026

Our next Morning Tea with the Herd is coming up on Tuesday 18 August.

Join us at Racing Hearts McIntyre Centre for a relaxed morning with the horses, connection, conversation and a beautiful morning tea with plenty of treats to enjoy.

It’s a gentle, family-friendly way to spend time at the Centre, meet the herd and enjoy a peaceful morning in our community.

Tuesday 18 August
10:00–11:30am

Spots are limited — grab your tickets here:
https://www.racingheartsmcintyre.com/event-details/morning-tea-with-the-herd-august-18th

07/08/2026

Last chance to sign up for tomorrow night’s breathwork session. We have just three spaces remaining!! Saturday August 8th from 4-7pm.

Join us for Outbreath Release: Lion’s Gate Portal — a powerful evening of breathwork, live gong sound and horses at Racing Hearts McIntyre Centre.

Under the symbolic energy of the Lion’s Gate Portal, this session invites you to pause, release, reset and reconnect as we move through themes of courage, transformation, abundance and new beginnings.

Book your place here:
https://www.racingheartsmcintyre.com/event-details/outbreath-release-lions-gate-portal-august-8th