NDK Horsemanship & Equine-Assisted Therapy

Where Horses
Help You Heal

Heal. Grow. Thrive.

Compassionate support for children, teens, and adults seeking healing, growth, and lasting change — guided by horses and evidence-based therapy.

30+ Years of
Riding
Experience

Riding sessions just 4km outside Volksrust, Mpumalanga — a safe, natural space where healing unfolds through the wisdom of horses.

What We Offer

Our Services

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Equine-Assisted Therapy

Therapeutic sessions using the horse-human relationship to address emotional struggles, trauma, and behavioural patterns. Horses act as honest mirrors — revealing and helping to reset deep-held patterns.

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Trauma & Neuroscience Coaching

Evidence-based coaching combining neuroscience, psychology, and trauma-informed approaches. Understand your nervous system and build lasting emotional regulation and resilience.

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Riding Lessons

Structured riding sessions for all skill levels. Western Trail, Hi-Point Trail, and jumping disciplines offered, guided by Nandi's 30+ years of experience in competitive equestrianism.

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Group Sessions

Facilitated group experiences that build connection, trust, and shared growth through guided equine-assisted activities — suitable for schools, organisations, and support groups.

Equine-Assisted Therapy

Healing Through the
Horse-Human Bond

A journey that begins in the paddock.

Horses are uniquely sensitive — they respond not to our words, but to our nervous system state. In an equine-assisted therapy session, the horse becomes a guide, reflecting back our emotional patterns with honesty and without judgement.

Through this relationship, clients learn to regulate their nervous system, rebuild trust in themselves, and move beyond survival patterns that block their ability to connect and thrive.

  • Re-setting the nervous system through horse-human connection
  • Identifying and gently releasing stuck emotional and behavioural patterns
  • Building self-trust and emotional resilience
  • Practical neuroscience tools for daily regulation
  • Suitable for children, teens, and adults
  • Trauma-informed approach throughout
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Meet the Team

Your Guides

Two experienced practitioners, one shared mission — to walk alongside you as you heal, grow, and thrive.

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Nandi
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Equine-Assisted Therapy Guide

Nandi de Kerk

  • 30+ years of riding experience — Western Trail, Hi-Point Trail & jumping
  • Certification in Stud Management
  • Certification in Equine-Assisted Therapy
  • Extensive experience guiding riding lessons

Nandi brings a calm, grounded presence and a deep understanding of horses to every session. Through equine-assisted work, clients learn to re-set their nervous system, build trust in themselves and the horse, and move beyond survival mechanisms that block their ability to connect and thrive.

+27 (0) 824 632 914
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Miki
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Trauma & Neuroscience-Based Guide

Rev Dr Miki Swart

  • 20+ years in neuroscience-based coaching
  • PCC Certified — International Coaching Federation (ICF)
  • International mentor, trainer, and assessor
  • Doctor in Metaphysics
  • Honours Degree cum laude in Psychology
  • Specialising in trauma

Miki combines neuroscience, psychology, trauma-informed approaches, and practical coaching techniques to help clients understand their nervous systems, identify the root causes of emotional and behavioural patterns, and create meaningful and lasting change.

+27 (0) 72 146 9197
Working Together

A Unified Path to Healing

The wisdom of horses + the science of the brain.

By combining Nandi's equine expertise with Miki's neuroscience and trauma background, NDK offers something rare — a holistic healing experience that works at the level of the nervous system, the emotions, and the body.

Working closely together, stuck patterns can be identified and gently released, moving you to a new, healthier baseline of functioning.

Trauma Anxiety Emotional Challenges Relationship Difficulties Behavioural Patterns Nervous System Regulation Personal Growth Children & Teens Adults Grief & Loss

Whether you are navigating trauma, anxiety, emotional challenges, relationship difficulties, or simply seeking personal growth, our goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where healing can unfold naturally.

Start Your Journey
Get in Touch

Book a Session

Ready to take the first step? Reach out to Nandi or Miki directly — we'd love to welcome you.

Nandi de Kerk

Equine-Assisted Therapy Guide

+27 (0) 824 632 914

Riding lessons · Equine-Assisted Therapy
Group Sessions

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Rev Dr Miki Swart

Trauma & Neuroscience Guide

+27 (0) 72 146 9197

Trauma Coaching · Neuroscience Sessions
Group Facilitation

Call Miki WhatsApp Miki

📍 Find Us

Riding sessions just 4km outside Volksrust, Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Exact directions provided on booking.