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Transformational wellbeing & mental health support through the power of horses

In a quiet valley among the seven hills of Sheffield, our equine centre offers a safe space to slow down and reconnect. Through calm, meaningful connection with horses, we support gentle healing, reflection, and lasting change — guided by the horses natural wisdom, sensitivity, and strength.

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Rooted in care for our community, we are committed to offering therapeutic experiences for adults and children, that are accessible, inclusive, and meaningful.

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Through the horses eyes...

Guided one-to-one and group sessions using interactions with horses to support reflection, emotional awareness, and personal development, delivered by an experienced practitioner.

Who is Equine Facilitated Learning for?

We offer equine facilitated learning for adults, children aged 7+, young people, and families. Our sessions support emotional regulation, resilience, and wellbeing through calm, guided connection with horses.

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This work may be particularly supportive for those;

  • Living with anxiety, low mood, overwhelm, or the impact of trauma

  • Feeling disconnected, shut down, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you

  • Finding trust difficult — in relationships, authority, or the world around you

  • Navigating challenges at school, at home, within the care system, or in family life

  • Holding big emotions such as anger, fear, grief, or exhaustion

  • Living with neurodiversity

 

Our Equine-Facilitated Learning Sessions

Sessions are tailored to the individual — whether adult, child, or family — and unfold at a gentle, respectful pace. Working alongside horses offers a grounding, non-judgemental space where regulation, insight, and change can emerge naturally.

 

For children, the horses often become a bridge — supporting emotional expression, safety, and confidence without pressure or expectation.


For adults, sessions offer space to slow down, reconnect with the body and nervous system, and explore what’s beneath the surface in a way that feels contained and supported.

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Equine-assisted therapy is suitable for:

  • Adults seeking calm, clarity, and reconnection

  • Children aged 7+ and young people

  • Families wanting to strengthen relationships and understanding

 

Equine-Facilitated Learning can provide support with:

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  • Emotional regulation and nervous system balance

  • Anxiety, low mood, depression, and stress

  • School avoidance and challenging behaviour

  • Autism and ADHD

  • Building confidence, self-esteem, and emotional resilience

  • Repairing trust and strengthening relationships

 

 

Please note that no previous experience with horses is needed. There is no riding involved — all therapeutic work takes place from the ground, with choice, safety, and consent at the heart of every session.

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Our Approach


We combine equine-assisted growth and learning with therapeutic guidance tailored to each individual.
 
Our work is:

  • Trauma-informed: We recognise survival responses and meet them with compassion.

  • Strengths-based: We build on each person’s innate resilience and potential.

  • Relational: We prioritise safety, consistency, and trust in every interaction.

  • Interactive: We move and engage the body whilst interacting with nature and the world around us.

 

Download our Brochure

Click below to learn more about how we can support you:

Rise Equine Assisted Therapy 

Sheffield 

South Yorkshire

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