Learning & Growing — Through Horses

Equine sessions that build confidence, coordination and calm for our SEN learners.

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A young boy in a riding helmet pets a brown horse, while a woman holding the horse's lead rope smiles at them outdoors in a green, wooded area.

Why Horses?

Horses mirror our emotions, respond to clear body language and reward gentle communication.
For students with additional needs, that makes every session a chance to practise focus, self-regulation and teamwork—all in an outdoor, sensory-rich environment.

  • Reduces anxiety through rhythmic movement

  • Builds core strength & balance

  • Encourages verbal and non-verbal communication

  • Promotes responsibility & routine

British Horse Society (BHS) Challenge Awards

Achievement badges featuring horse head icons labeled in blue "INTRO," bronze "BRONZE," and silver "SILVER."

  • What Students Achieve

    Basic safety around horses; simple grooming; mounting & dismounting.

    Typical Duration

    6–8 weeks

  • What Students Achieve

    Independent walk & trot, basic stable management, recognising horse wellbeing.

    Typical Duration

    10–12 weeks

  • What Students Achieve

    Canter work, small jumps, lungeing, planning a weekly fitness routine.

    Typical Duration

    12–16 weeks

Our Core Modules

  • From grooming to feeding, pupils learn daily routines that keep our horses healthy—and discover the satisfaction of caring for another living being.

  • Read ears, eyes and stance to interpret mood and needs. This empathy training helps students transfer emotional literacy back into the classroom.

  • Tack selection, stable layout, time-tables. Pupils take ownership of planning, fostering executive-function skills.

  • Controlled exercise on a lead rein improves the horse’s balance—while students practise clear voice commands and spatial awareness.

  • Off-horse stretches and core exercises tailored for differing abilities; builds stamina for longer hacks and everyday life.

  • Walk, trot, and steer with soft hands. Focus on rhythm and posture in a distraction-free arena.

  • Small, low poles that progress at the learner’s pace; celebrates bravery and precise timing.

  • Helmet checks, emergency dismounts, arena etiquette—safety culture woven into every ride.