Individuals, couples and families

Equine assisted therapy for individuals, couples and families

Equine-assisted therapy is a creative, experiential and innovative approach to counselling, therapy and mental health that incorporates horses as assistants, co-facilitators and teachers. It can be used with individuals, couples and families.

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A quiet moment of connection between a participant and a horse

Individuals

Personal support

Couples

Relationship work

Families

Shared experience

What to expect

Equine-assisted therapy is a creative, experiential and innovative approach to counselling, therapy and mental health that incorporates horses as assistants, co-facilitators and teachers in the therapeutic process.

01
Before
A form before you arrive
Upon booking, you will be sent a form to complete with some basic information about why you are coming along.
02
On arrival
Meet and greet
After an initial meet and greet, a body-awareness self-regulation exercise prepares you for working with the horses.
03
The session
The horses lead the way
The work is in an outdoor arena with the horses at liberty. It may include observing, meeting, grooming, working with the herd, task-oriented work or leading.
04
Close
Feedback, then gratitude
The session leaves time to integrate the work via feedback and questions, then closes by showing gratitude to the horses.

Why it works

A tailored session plan

Sessions may include observation, grooming, leading or other tasks, then time to talk through what happened.

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FAQ

Good to know

The practical questions people usually ask before getting in touch.

Do I need to have been near a horse before?

No previous horse experience is needed. Activities are tailored and take place with horses in the outdoor arena.

Who will I be working with?

Dawn Marron, a trauma-informed counsellor, alongside Joanne Ragg, our equine specialist.

What happens before the session?

You complete a short form beforehand. The session itself begins with a welcome and a clear plan.

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Equine assisted therapy for individuals, couples and families

What to expect

A form before you arrive

Meet and greet

The horses lead the way

Feedback, then gratitude

Good to know

Other programmes

Team Building

Leadership

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