Meet The Team

Kirsty is a Clinical Nurse with extensive experience in emergency paediatric and adult healthcare. She is currently completing a Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing and a Diploma of Counselling, further strengthening her commitment to supporting wellbeing from both a clinical and emotional perspective. 

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A mum of three, Kirsty has lived experience supporting children with additional needs and brings patience, empathy, and understanding to her work with participants and families. 

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Raised on a family property and owning horses since the age of 13, Kirsty has developed a lifelong connection with horses. She has completed a Certificate in Horse Behaviour and Training and  integrates safe, welfare-focused and person-centred practices into all equine-assisted sessions, creating a calm and supportive environment for growth and connection. 

Tallon is a six-year-old gelding who was adopted from Save a Horse Australia.

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He is our biggest horse at 16hh, is highly affectionate, curious, and known for his playful nature, often keeping everyone smiling. Tallon enjoys engaging in connection-based activities and loves learning tricks — especially when licorice is involved.

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His gentle presence and willingness to interact make him a valued part of the Taluna Connections team.

Luna is an approximately 12-year-old Clydesdale x Quarter Horse mare. She is 15.2hh tall, exceptionally sweet and sensitive, with a calm, steady nature that supports a quiet and grounding environment.

 

Luna can be a little shy but her gentle presence and emotional awareness make her especially suited to connection-based activities. She brings a sense of calm and reassurance to those around her and is valued for her quiet strength and beautiful nature.

Cuddles is a 22-year-old miniature gelding owned by the team at Quarter Mile Ranch (QMR) and works alongside both QMR and Taluna Connections. A sweet older gentleman, Cuddles has an exceptionally calming presence and brings a sense of comfort and reassurance to those around him.

 

His gentle nature and steady temperament make him a valued equine support partner, particularly for participants who benefit from a quieter, grounding connection.

Apples is an approximately 12-year-old miniature mare and the newest member of the Taluna Connections team. Standing at just 9hh tall, she is our smallest member, incredibly sweet, gentle, and loves affection.

 

Apples’ calm nature and beautiful presence make her a lovely equine support partner, particularly for participants who feel most comfortable with smaller horses and quiet, nurturing interactions.