Equine Facilitated Learning for Young People

Our Approach

Working together, we view a horse’s behaviour as meaningful information rather than something to be corrected. Horses offer honest, real-time feedback, which helps young people begin to understand their own emotions, reactions, and behaviours. Through this process, we gently support children and young people to recognise patterns, make positive changes, and build skills that improve their wellbeing and life chances.

Who We Work With

We support children and young people aged 7+, as well as families. Our equine-facilitated learning sessions are designed to support emotional regulation, resilience, and positive mental health for those who may be:

• Struggling with anxiety, low mood, or the impact of trauma

• Finding it hard to trust adults or authority figures

• Experiencing difficulties at school, in care, or at home

• Feeling angry, withdrawn, overwhelmed, or disconnected

Equine Assisted Therapy Can Support:

• Challenging or distressed behaviours

• School avoidance and emotional-based absence

• Anxiety and low mood

• Autism and ADHD

• Emotional regulation and nervous system support

• Relationship and attachment difficulties

• Building confidence and self-esteem

• Developing emotional resilience

Important to Know

No prior experience with horses is needed. There is no riding involved — all therapeutic work takes place safely from the ground.

How We Work

We combine equine-assisted growth and learning with therapeutic guidance that is tailored to each individual child or young person.

Our work is:

• Trauma-informed – We recognise survival responses and meet them with understanding and compassion

• Strengths-based – We build on each person’s existing resilience, abilities, and potential

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

• Interactive – We engage both mind and body through movement, connection with nature, and real-life experiences

Our Aim

We support young people to feel seen, heard, and capable again. Our aim is to nurture more confident, resilient, emotionally stable, and happier children and young adults.