What We Do

What we do

Therapeutic Equine Assisted Support for children and young people

We provide equine assisted therapy and equine assisted learning for children and young people who benefit from relational, trauma informed therapeutic support.

Our work integrates professional counselling practice with structured, ground based interaction with horses. Session are delivered by a qualified counsellor and are under pinned by ethical practice, safeguarding procedures and clinical supervision.

We support emotional wellbeing, regulation, confidence and engagement particularly for children who find traditional or talking based settings challenging.

Our Approach

Our approach is:

  • Child centered - each childs needs, pace and capacity guide the work

  • Trauma informed - emotional safety, choice and predictability are prioritised

  • Relationship based - Trust and connection are central to change

  • Therapeutic and purposeful - Sessions are delivered with clear therapeutic intent

Horses are central to this work because of their sensitivity to non-verbal communication and emotional states. Through supported interaction, children are able to develop awareness of their emotions, behavior's and boundaries in a way that feel safe and non judgmental.

Our Services

We offer a range of structured equine assisted sessions, tailored to the needs of each child.

1:1 Equine Assisted Therapy

Individual sessions focused on emotional regulation, confidences self awareness and relational skills.

Small Group Sessions

Carefully facilitated group where appropriate supporting social communication, cooperation and shared regulation.

School referred placement

Therapeutic placements referred by school, SENCOs or local authorities aligned with agreed outcomes.

Short term interventions and ongoing support

Time limited intervention blocks or longer term therapeutic support depending on need and funding.

All sessions are ground based. Children are never required to ride and participation is always is always by choice.

Who we work with

We were with primary and secondary aged children, including those who

  • Have SEND or SEMH needs

  • Are neurodivergent

  • Experience anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or low self-esteem

  • Have experienced trauma or adverse life events

  • Struggle with school attendance, engagement, or traditional learning environments

  • Find talking-based therapeutic approaches difficult

    Sessions are adapted to meet individual emotional, sensory, and developmental needs.

    How This Differs From General Farm or Outdoor Provision

    While outdoor and animal-based activities can be valuable for wellbeing, our work is not recreational or activity-based.

    Our provision is distinct because it is:

    • Therapeutic in intent, not leisure-focused

    • Counsellor-led, underpinned by professional training and ethical standards

    • Structured and outcome-focused, with clear therapeutic aims

    • Safeguarding-led, with risk assessments and clear boundaries

    • Ground-based, prioritising emotional and physical safety

    This ensures that children receive consistent, purposeful therapeutic support rather than informal animal interaction.

“Horses are completely honest with no hidden agenda or hidden fears, they want to be in balance always.”

Outcomes We Aim to Support

Our work aims to support children to develop:

  • Improved emotional regulation

  • Increased confidence and self-esteem

  • Greater self-awareness

  • Improved communication and boundaries

  • Increased readiness to engage with learning and daily life

Outcomes are discussed collaboratively with parents, schools, and professionals where appropriate.

Next Steps

If you would like to explore whether equine-assisted therapy or learning is suitable for a child, we welcome enquiries from both families and professionals.

Please visit our Referrals & Working With Professionals page or get in touch to arrange an initial conversation

Working Together

We value collaboration and communication. Where appropriate, we work alongside:

  • Parents and carers

  • Schools and SENCOs

  • Local authorities and professional services

This may include shared goal-setting, regular communication, and review of progress.Working Together

We value collaboration and communication. Where appropriate, we work alongside:

  • Parents and carers

  • Schools and SENCOs

  • Local authorities and professional services

This may include shared goal-setting, regular communication, and review of progress.