Our centre currently provides support to a wide range of adults and children on a weekly basis. We have children who attend our equine sessions seeking relief from exam pressure, dealing with bullying at school, coping with anxiety and depression, non-verbal ASD, PTSD, neurodevelopmental disorders, drug and alcohol misuse, involvement in county lines, eating disorders and much more…
We work with adults and children from supported living accommodations, children in foster care, and parents who reach out to us directly.
We are proud to share some heartwarming success stories of the young people who have participated in our sessions, some of whom have now even transitioned to volunteering within our riding centre.
Our team, (humans and horses), are specially chosen and trained to have a heightened awareness of and ability to respond to the emotions of people in need of our support.. Through a series of planned activity and constructive feedback, we enable young people to reflect on and discuss their behaviour in order to build successful relationships with the horses and ultimately their peers, families, employers and communities.
”Being kind to yourself is one the greatest kindnesses” Charlie Mackesy
Our mission is to enrich the lives of both adults and young people through interaction with horses.
What do we offer?
Each session is carefully designed to create a peaceful atmosphere where you can enjoy the company of the horses in a place where you feel comfortable and safe, while also enhancing your equine skills and knowledge.
Riding lessons:
Private 30-minute lesson: £23
Private 45-minute lesson: £32
Non-riding activities:
Horse care sessions encompass grooming, bathing, plaiting, leading practice, and progressing to stable management.
Private 30-minute Horse Care Session: £18
Semi-private Horse Care Sessions: £15 per person
Group Horse Care Sessions (up to 6 people): £10 per person
If you wish to book larger groups, please contact us to discuss further.
Wellbeing coffee and cake morning:
If you're interested in booking a group coffee morning session at our centre, please contact the office. We'll be happy to assist you with your booking. Our coffee and cake mornings are priced at £8 per person 1hr.
These sessions can be tailored to include horse care activities alongside coffee mornings.
Equine Assisted Therapy
Our equine-assisted therapy sessions are primarily offered on a one-to-one basis, or with two individuals or a family who wish to participate. These sessions focus on equine learning while enhancing essential life skills. We provide a customized program aimed at developing your knowledge of equine stable management and riding skills.
One-to-one 45 minutes - £25
Semi private session - £40
If you wish to book for a family group, please contact us to discuss further.
Testimonials:
"Back in May the little girl (8 years old) I have custody of wanted to attend horse riding, I booked one lesson as wasn’t sure if her disabilities would stop her from doing this. She has FASD ( Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder), short term memory loss, blind in left eye, hyper mobility and anxiety. Fast forward a few months and she is like a different child, Growth Equestrian is her safe space she absolutely loves it. She has never done any kind of after school club or an activity without myself or a family member being present but the ladies at Growth Equestrian are fantastic with her, she is never judged and can be her unique self. During the holidays she has been stopping for full days on her own which I never thought would happen. Most days I wake up to her asking ‘how many days till horse riding’. The horses she has being having lessons with over the past few months are so gentle with her, they are special in our hearts." Michelle
"Growth Equestrian is our happy place. We have been attending for over 6 months. My daughter has regular weekly lessons, attends most of the pony days, and now volunteers on weekends, and she absolutely loves it. The staff are special here. We have been to 3 different local riding centers before we came to Growth Equestrian, and the place is by far the best of all." Sarah
"The equine therapy program has been incredibly beneficial for my son. He struggles with anxiety and is autistic. The transformation in him after just 10 EAT sessions has been remarkable. He comes home excited to tell us about his experiences at the stables and how much he enjoyed them. A huge thank you to the Growth Equestrian team!" Amanda
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