Why horses?

Horses have evolved over 5 million years to expertly read and respond to nonverbal communication. They are emotionally sensitive, mirroring the energy around them providing instant feedback to how we ‘show up’. They prioritise safety and are incredibly sensitive to subtle cues in their environment that could indicate danger.

Horses provide a safe but authentic environment where clients can engage with their own emotions and develop strategies to build awareness and choice around emotional states.

Real play, not role play

When we role-play it can be hard to behave authentically in what is clearly not a ‘real-life’ situation. Horses are authentic beings and interacting with them is for real. A horse has a choice in how it responds; this gives clients the opportunity to test how well they create safety for themselves and others.

Instant, honest, safe feedback

Horses are imposing creatures, each weighing around half a ton. Their size and physical presence magnifies the feedback they provide. Our programmes will take clients out of their comfort zone and will challenge them in unique ways; all in an environment where it is safe to experiment with different approaches.

Non-judgemental

Demonstrate emotional safety and horses will cooperate and follow; but they do not judge when we fail. Honest feedback without judgment is a rare commodity, one that brings deep insight and profound understanding to clients.

Strengthening trust and bonds

Both the equine and classroom elements create the opportunity families and teams to work deeply and vulnerably with one another, building trust and strengthening the bond between them.