🌿 High Country Horse Healing Retreat 🐎
Join us for a transformational two-day retreat in the breathtaking
Mansfield!
✨ May 17th & 18th May✨
Reconnect – Recharge– Transform
Join us for a transformative two-day healing retreat in the heart of the High Country, where you’ll nourish your mind, body, and spirit alongside like-minded individuals.
🌿 What’s Included?
✔ Accommodation – Stay at the Alzburg Resort, Mansfield, with access to spa and sauna facilities for ultimate relaxation.
✔ All-Inclusive Meals & Dining – Enjoy wholesome, nourishing meals, including an exclusive private dining experience at the Delatite Hotel.
✔ Live Demonstrations & Educational Talks – Gain hands-on insights at both Alzburg Resort and High Country Arena, Mansfield.
✔ Expert-Led Sessions – Be inspired by our exceptional guest speakers:
🎤 Dr. Raquel Butler – Integrated Veterinary Therapeutics
🎤 Emma Loftus – Registered Biodynamic Craniosacral Practitioner
🎤 Erika Gough – Inside Out Equine Nutritionist
🎤 Dani Stefanutti – Equine Instructor at Cavalier Quarters
🎤 Adele Edwards – Equine Bio-Energetic Healing for Horse & Human
✨ Whether you seek renewal, deeper understanding, or simply time to reconnect with yourself and like minds, this retreat promises a powerful and enriching experience.
learn life-changing healing techniques—for both horses and humans.
🔥 All-Inclusive Price: $530 🔥
📍 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.
Emma Loftus
Emma Loftus is a qualified and registered Biodynamic Craniosacral Practitioner with a thriving mobile practice across Regional Victoria and Interstate. She is also a certified Equinology Equine Bodyworker, Equine Iridologist, and a student of Equusoma (Horse-Human trauma recovery).
Passionate about Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Emma sees it as a path to deep healing and transformation. Rooted in Indigenous wisdom, nature’s laws, and embryological forces, this trauma-informed approach supports the release of physical, emotional, ancestral, and epigenetic imprints in both horses and humans.
She looks forward to sharing this powerful modality with you
www.emmaloftuscraniosacral.com.au
Erika Gough
Erika Gough is a leading Equine Nutritionist and founder of Inside Out Equine Health. Since 2015, she has crafted tailored diet plans for horses across Australia and internationally, addressing health challenges and enhancing performance.
With extensive expertise in faecal egg counts, equine health assessments, and parasite control, Erika is a trusted consultant. Her insights are featured in Hoofbeats Magazine and Think Horsemanship.
At the retreat, Erika’s science-based approach and passion for equine health will provide invaluable knowledge on optimising horse care from the inside out.
Dani Stefanutti
Dani is an accomplished dressage rider, trainer, at Cavalier Quarters. With a lifetime dedicated to horses, she has worked internationally across multiple disciplines, refining her exceptional eye for horse and rider development. Her unique approach to starting horses under saddle, retraining, and handling young horses, including weaning foals, has transformed many into top-tier riding partners.
Her depth of knowledge, sharp intuition, and passion for equine education will bring inspiration, clarity, and fresh perspective to our retreat. Whether you’re looking to refine your connection with your horse, improve your training approach, or gain deeper insight into young horse development, Dani’s expertise will leave a lasting impact. We can’t wait to share this experience with her
