	{"id":116035,"date":"2026-02-06T09:35:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T22:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/news\/a-gentle-encounter-to-remember\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T09:37:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T22:37:25","slug":"a-gentle-encounter-to-remember","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/celebrating-seniors\/a-gentle-encounter-to-remember\/","title":{"rendered":"A gentle encounter to remember"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Over two memorable days in November, Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Service offered residents from seven aged care homes across the region a rare and beautiful opportunity: the chance to experience horse therapy.<\/p>\n<p>Two gentle horses, accompanied by their skilled handlers, stepped quietly into the courtyards and into the residents&#8217; world. Horace, a majestic white horse with a calm presence, and his companion simply walked into their home, to them.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine sitting on your outdoor deck and hearing the unexpected rhythm of hooves approaching. At first, you might think, that can&#8217;t be right. And then you look up and there you are, face to face with a horse.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_180093\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-180093\" style=\"width: 589px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-180093 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/horsetherapy25bronte_57905-614x1024.jpg?_t=1770330918\" alt=\"\" width=\"589\" height=\"982\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-180093\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Horace, a majestic white horse with a calm presence, welcomed pats, scratches, conversations, and of course, a carrot or two.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It was remarkable to witness the deep and intuitive bond that can exist between humans and horses.<\/p>\n<p>These powerful yet perceptive animals seemed to understand the moment, allowing residents to connect in their own way \u2013 welcoming pats, scratches, conversations, and of course, a carrot or two.<\/p>\n<p>As Sir Winston Churchill famously said:&#8221;There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Everyone present saw this truth come alive.<\/p>\n<p>For some residents, especially those who once cared for horses, the visit unlocked treasured memories \u2013 faces lit up, stories resurfaced and emotions flowed freely.<\/p>\n<p>Others, who often choose not to take part in social activities, were inspired to join in. The joy and connection on their faces was unforgettable.<\/p>\n<p>One resident, after mustering the courage to pat a horse for the very first time, exclaimed: &#8220;God knew what he was doing when he created the horse!&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_180095\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-180095\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-180095 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/horsetherapy25ally_57927-525x1024.jpg?_t=1770330918\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"1024\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-180095\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wherever the horses wandered, laughter, joy and warmth followed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The team at Tuckers extends heartfelt thanks to Invocare for supporting such an extraordinary program.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are proud to work for a company that supports people not only during and after loss, but before,&#8221; Alyson Burchell, funeral director of community engagement said. &#8220;Every life matters, and creating lasting memories through our horse therapy program is priceless.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As the saying goes, when I count my blessings, I count my horse twice.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Tuckers has been part of the Geelong and wider community since 1925, with a long, proud history of community involvement and support.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the horse therapy program or other enquiries, phone Tuckerson 5221 4788 or head to <a href=\"http:\/\/tuckers.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tuckers.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>\/\/ SPONSORED CONTENT<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over two memorable days in November, Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Service offered residents from seven aged care homes across the region a rare and beautiful opportunity: the chance to experience horse therapy. 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