Our Story
About The Equinox Trust
The founders of The Equinox Trust have witnessed how the powerful interactions between horses and humans have encouraged journeys of positive change within individuals and this has been the fundamental motivation for the founding of The Equinox Trust.
Equinox was founded out of a realisation that those most in need of emotional support often lack the financial resources to access this type of therapeutic service.
Their aim was thus to be able to reach the wider communities within the Cape Town area and offer support to as many people as possible.
Since the founding of our organisation we have further developed what we offer and provide our unique services to the general public.
Vision and Mission
VISION
We envision a world where individuals are emotionally empowered, self-aware, caring and connected to others, and are responsible in their decision making, reaching their fullest potential, thriving in a peaceful world.
MISSION
The Equinox Trust’s mission is to foster the social and emotional development and enhance the overall well-being of members of society through enriching, equine assisted experiential programmes. In the partnership with horses, participants will engage in experiential ground-based activities that do not involve horse riding. These activities enable them to become self-aware by learning to recognise and identify their needs and be empowered to make positive choices to support and achieve their goals and manage their challenges.
Our Team
Our Team Members

Fiona Bromfield
Soul Connections
Specialist Wellness Facilitator; Equine Assisted Facilitator
While we are more connected than ever these days, it is a very superficial connection. Depression and anxiety rates are soaring and people have never felt so alone. Soul Connections aims to help you reconnect - to yourself, to others and to the natural world.
Soul Connections was founded in 2024 by Fiona Beckingham (nee Bromfield), a Specialist Wellness Counsellor with almost 20 years’ experience in the field of Equine Assisted Therapy & Learning and 11 years running a non-profit organisation, with a focus on women’s trauma.
Soul Connections offers regular collaborations with other professionals, including energy healers, life coaches and nature-based facilitators. Fiona also offers one-on-one sessions - get in touch to find out more!
fionabromfield@gmail.com; 083 278 7382
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulconnections2024
Instagram: @soulconnections2024

Sarah Garland
elevate your life, embrace your potential
Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning, Personal Dynamics Coaching
Sarah has been inspired by the hummingbird—a creature that symbolizes resilience, adaptability, and joy. The hummingbird moves gracefully through challenges, hovering in the present moment while maintaining the strength to migrate vast distances. It reminds us of the balance between stillness and motion, mindfulness and momentum. Sarah is focused on understanding your unique experiences and guiding you on a compassionate and empowering path. Whether you’re dealing with the aftermath of a specific traumatic event or struggling with ongoing stress and anxiety, Sarah is here to support you. Sarah is offering Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning services and various workshops at EQuivalence.
www.equivalence.co.za 072 126 1096 sarah@equivalence.co.za
Sarah believes that every individual has the potential to create meaningful change in their lives. She offers a coaching philosophy that is rooted in the principles of self- awareness, resilience, and empowerment. By fostering a supportive and non-judgmental environment, Sarah encourages her clients to explore their strengths, confront their challenges, and develop actionable strategies for success. Sarah is offering individual coaching, group sessions, workshops, and online sessions with the wonderful opportunity to bring in horses and experiential processes with horses into the sessions
www.equivalence.co.za 072 126 1096 ; sarah047@gmail.com

Anneke Gouws
Trustee and Board Member
Anneke has been acting as an Equine Assisted Learning facilitator full time since October 2013. She was first involved with Equitots until she started her own Non-Profit Company, EQuivalence, in October 2016. She is certified with EAGALA and continuously works on areas of personal development and coaching, depending on the mental health professional she is collaborating with at the time.
She has learnt a lot about reading people and tapping into what they need. She has always been in a leadership/mentoring position from school and has had overseas opportunities developing those qualities. Her passion is to help children, as well as their families. She has a strong pull towards assisting children in foundation phase development and starting to incorporate horses to assist in the education process.”
Our Board Members

Carol-Ann Brand
Board Member
I am a fundraising professional working in the NGO environment for more than 14 years, as this is where my passion lies. I am a wife and mother and grandmother to 3 awesome grandchildren.
I consider it an honour to serve as a member of the Board of the Equinox Trust, because I can give, to those in need.
I hope to use my own experience as a fundraiser, and my passion for the Equinox Trust to assist where I can, and to be a part of the upward trajectory of this notable organisation.

Moriedah Dien
Board Member
My name is Moriedah Dien and I am the Executive Director of Dews of Quietness, as well as a Board member of The Equinox Trust.
I have served at Steenberg SAPS in the capacity as a volunteer since 2003 and reservist for 12 years. I’ve always been available and for the last 4 years I've assisted in the VEP space, handling cases of domestic and gender-based violence as well as do referrals to relevant role-players and networking partners to assist the clients that came to the Police Station.
Dews of Quietness was founded and established by Moeriedah Dien in 2012 and is an organisation that provides a safe, supportive, and nurturing place for women, children and victims of domestic violence and abuse.
DoQ provides support and relief to women and children by providing victims with safe and secure shelter. There is a strong focus on equipping women with the tools and skills needed for them to develop and rebuild their human dignity and self-esteem so that they may improve their quality of life and make healthier life choices and decisions.