Racing Hearts Equine Assisted Therapy

Racing Hearts offers Equine Assisted Therapy programs to groups and individuals. Racing Hearts is the first organisation of its kind in Australia, offering retired racehorses a new lease on life through retraining and integration to equine assisted therapy programs for humans.

Humans helping horses helping humans.

Meet Lisa Coffey

Lisa is the founder and director of Racing Hearts. She has been helping both horses and humans for many years. Originally from Ireland, Lisa developed an equestrian centre training both humans and horses in equestrian activities. After breaking her leg in a riding accident, Lisa devoted her time to study counselling and psychotherapy at Maynooth University.

Lisa made the trip over to Australia in 2009 to pursue opportunities in the horse racing industry. Since then, Lisa has been called upon by many educational and government representatives to advise on education and horse welfare.

Learn More About LIsa and Her Team

See What Others Are Saying

Learning to respect the horses with a “mindfulness” base brought joy, reward, satisfactions, and happiness into my life. Lisa manages the farm in a way that allows every client, volunteer, staff member, and horse to fulfill their absolute potential with kindness, guidance, and professionalism. Thank you Racing Hearts!

Jude / Mornington Peninsula

Racing Hears has been a unique and fun way for our students to engage with social and emotional learning. Students involved in the program have had improved attendance and behavioral changes, with fewer incidents in the yard, better social skills, and knowledge of emotional boundaries.

Anonymous Teacher / Mornington Peninsula School

Being a volunteer at Racing Hearts takes me back to my childhood. I always wanted a horse of my own and as a child, I gravitated towards the animals during my mother’s illness. The stables were my happy place. By volunteering I feel I’m helping others take advantage of these wonderful animals.

Trish / Volunteer

I divide my Racing Hearts experience into three categories. Firstly, the horses they help. Secondly the children who learn and grow through their programs. And thirdly the volunteering experience that helps me grow,

Jan / Volunteer