🌿 High Country Horse Healing Retreat
Join us for a transformational two-day retreat in the breathtaking
Mansfield!
✨ March 21st & 22nd 2026✨
Reconnect – Recharge– Transform
After the success of our last retreat, which welcomed over 40 participants, we are excited to announce our next annual gathering. This special event is designed to inspire, restore, and connect — blending education, hands-on learning, and healing practices for both horses and humans, set in the beautiful surrounds of Mansfield.
🌿 What’s Included?
✔ Accommodation – Stay at the Alzburg Resort, Mansfield, with access to spa and sauna facilities for ultimate relaxation.
✔ All-Inclusive Meals & Dining – Wholesome, nourishing meals, including a private dining experience at the Delatite Hotel.
✔ Live Demonstrations & Educational Talks – Practical, hands-on insights at both Mansfield show grounds and High Country Arena.
✔ Expert-Led Sessions – Be inspired by our exceptional speakers:
🎤 Dr. Raquel Butler – Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics
🎤 Tori Jeffrees – Equine Biomechanics & Rehabilitation Specialist
🎤 Kim Thompson – Equestrian Coach & Bridleless Riding Specialist
🎤 Sinead McCann – Tellington TTouch Practitioner & Bodyworker
🎤 Adele Edwards – Equine Bio-Energetic Healing, Acupuncture & Natural Therapies
🎤Damien Munro -Equine Herbalist, Nutritionist, Acupuncturist & Chiropractor
🎤 Plus a special surprise guest speaker
✨ Whether you’re seeking renewal, deeper understanding, or simply time to reconnect with yourself and like minds, this retreat promises an unforgettable experience.
🌿 Retreat Packages
✨ Live-In 2 day Retreat Package – $630 inc GST Paid In Full Or $660 Payment Plan
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1 nights accommodation at the Alzburg Resort
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Dinner with our surprise guest speaker
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Buffet Breakfast , morning tea, Lunch & afternoon tea
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All sessions, workshops, and demonstrations
✨ 2 Day Retreat Day Package – $355 inc GST Paid in full or $385 Payment Plan
Includes:
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Full retreat program with all sessions, workshops, and demonstrations
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Morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea each day
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Access to all speakers and presentations
🌿 Payment Plan Available
To secure your place:
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Live-In Package: $220 deposit required, followed by $220 on 2nd December and final payment of $220 due 2nd March 2026
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Day Package: $192.50 deposit required, followed by $192.50, due on the 2nd of March 2026
Upon receipt of your deposit or full payment, a complete retreat itinerary will be provided, including session times, meal, drink and dietary requirement. A tax receipt will be issued once full payment has been received
With raffle prizes and a few extra surprises lined up, this retreat is set to be a truly special experience.
If you enjoyed our last retreat, prepare yourself—this experience is going to elevate things to a whole new level.
📍 Limited spots available – Reserve your place now!
Contact Adele Edwards
Dr. Raquel Butler
Dr. Raquel Butler is a highly experienced veterinarian, educator, and bodyworker with a deep passion for horses and education. After qualifying as a veterinarian at Melbourne University in 2004, she spent several years in mixed and small animal practice before specialising in equine therapy and rehabilitation.
Her extensive qualifications include a Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Biomechanical Medicine (chiropractic, osteopathy, and rehabilitation), a Bachelor of Science (Hons), and a Graduate Certificate in Learning & Teaching in Higher Education. She is also a certified Equinology Equine Bodyworker and Instructor.
Dr. Raquel has studied numerous bodywork modalities and has been mentored by Dr. Sharon May-Davis in anatomy and biomechanics, participating in many dissections. She has previously taught in the Bachelor of Equine Science program at CSU, Wagga Wagga, and now runs courses in Functional Posture, helping horse owners and professionals improve equine movement and performance.
She also co-hosts The Equine Functional Posture Podcast with Sophie Vandenberg, where she shares her expertise on equine biomechanics, bodywork, and functional movement. Through her work, Dr. Raquel continues to bridge the gap between veterinary science, biomechanics, and hands-on therapy to enhance horse health and performance.
Sinead McCann
Sinead is a dedicated full-time body worker with a passion for supporting the health, wellbeing, and balance of both animals and their humans. With extensive training across a diverse range of modalities, including Tellington TTouch, acupuncture, Reiki, energy work, and animal communication, her approach is highly intuitive and tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
At the heart of her work is a deep respect for animals and the bonds they share with us. Sinead has a particular interest in supporting horses and their guardians through times of healing, growth, and even sacred end-of-life transitions.
As a certified Tellington TTouch Practitioner, Sinead enjoys sharing the power of this gentle, non-habitual method that calms the nervous system, reduces fear and pain, and builds trust between horses and humans.
Through both presentations and demonstrations, she introduces others to the benefits of TTouch, inviting participants to experience its calming effects for themselves, as well as observing its impact on horses through live demonstrations.
Sinead’s guiding value is service, honouring the wisdom of animals while fostering healing, harmony, and deeper connection.
www.boyneequinehealth@gmail.com
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Kim Thompson
Kim is a passionate equestrian coach and performer who guides riders on a journey beyond technique, into the art of true partnership with their horses. With a focus on foundational connection, lightness, and refining body awareness, she helps riders from all disciplines discover greater harmony and balance in the saddle.
Gifted with the ability to create a deep soul connection between horse and rider, Kim blends her skills as an animal communicator with her intuitive understanding of the horse–human bond. She recognises that riding is not just a physical act but an energetic exchange, where communication flows silently between species.
Her unique approach develops a kind and ethical style of horsemanship rooted in trust, respect, and compassion. By emphasising connection and harmony, Kim empowers riders to unlock the highest level of unity with their horses: the freedom and beauty of bridleless riding. Through her teachings, riders not only refine their skills but also step into a deeper awareness of themselves and their horses—experiencing riding as it was always meant to be: effortless, connected, and soulful.
Tori Jeffress
Based in Central West NSW Tori works with people and their horses to help them develop a deeper understanding of biomechanics and functional movement. With a special interest in working with rehabiliation horses. By working with our horses to improve their posture and movement, we are influencing the homeostasis of the nervous system. There is a direct link between the physical, emotional, and mental state of any living being.
Tori teaches across Australia and New Zealand and believes that each partnership of horse and owner that she teaches also offers new insight which contributes to her own learning and understanding of these magical creatures.
Adele Edwards
Adele Edwards is an acupuncturist, natural therapist, and intuitive energy healer who works with both humans and horses to restore balance and vitality. With training in Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and a wide range of holistic modalities, she combines ancient wisdom with insights from quantum science to create a powerful approach to healing.
Her signature method, timeline healing, views the body’s energy system like a tree, the meridians are the branches that carry life-force energy, while the trunk represents the core of who we are. Trauma or stress disrupts this core, sending shockwaves through the whole system and locking beings into cycles of imbalance. While clearing the branches can restore flow, lasting transformation requires addressing the vibration at the trunk, the original imprint of trauma.
By working at this deeper level, Adele helps reset the body’s natural patterns, restoring coherence and flow so true healing can unfold.
Damien Munro
Damien is truly a man who’s dedicated his life to improving the health and wellbeing of horse. Damien has successfully treated horses across Australia, New Zealand, America, Canada and even Iceland!
Damien holds a Bachelor in Applied Science (Chinese Medicine), but he’s also fully qualified as an animal acupuncturist, equine nutritionist, equine herbalist, and gentle chiropractor (ANMRT Specialist). As the founder of Munro's Animal Health, Damien’s got all your horses health needs covered.
Outside of the business, Damien spends his weekends working with his own horses. He's currently focusing on personal progression in ridden and liberty training with his thoroughbred mare Peggy, while renovating his super horse float to ensure more clinics and rides in the bush.