Equine-assisted support in England

Located in the quiet heart of the Hope Valley, Amerron Acres is a Community Interest Company providing EAGALA-certified Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and learning. Their ground-based sessions pair mental health professionals with equine specialists to support emotional resilience and trauma recovery.

Aspire Psychological Services Ltd was formed by Dr Nikki Hill, Consultant Clinical Psychologist following over 10 years of experience of working with children and young people across a range of settings (both public and independent sector) and with complex social, emotional, behavioural and mental health needs.

Based near Oswestry in Shropshire, Bernie Byrnes is an EASP-registered practitioner delivering bespoke Equine Assisted Learning. The practice helps young people and adults build confidence, communication skills, and self-regulation through structured groundwork.

Based at Sandford Farm on the Isle of Wight, Bodster CIC is an EAQ-accredited centre working with a gentle herd of ponies. They deliver bespoke Equine Assisted Learning for SEN pupils, family cohesion sessions, and specialist dementia-friendly programmes.

Discover a Path to Wellbeing At Clouds Counselling, therapy takes place in a barn on the hills above Slaithwaite, a warm, rustic setting surrounded by fields, straw, and the quiet rhythm of farm life. This down to earth environment creates space for honest conversations, free from the clinical feel of traditional therapy rooms

EAQ Grass Roots is an accredited Equine Assisted Qualifications centre in Surrey offering structured outdoor learning and Alternative Provision. They support learners struggling in mainstream classrooms to achieve recognised OCN qualifications while improving their emotional wellbeing.

Based in Eastwood on the Nottinghamshire-Derbyshire border, Equi-Therapy UK delivers specialist equine rehabilitation and therapeutic support services across the East Midlands. They focus on holistic equine welfare, physical rehabilitation, and deepening the horse-human bond.

Based on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon, Equichanics combines equine-assisted learning with mindful horsemanship and biomechanics. Their sessions help participants develop body awareness, calm focus, and collaborative communication with horses.

Equine Affinity offers relational equine-assisted therapy and learning in East Sussex. They provide a quiet, confidential setting where clients can explore emotional difficulties and build self-regulation skills alongside a natural herd.

Equine Partners is a West Sussex Community Interest Company delivering therapeutic equine sessions for vulnerable children, teens, and adults. They work closely with local schools and community groups to support SEMH needs and combat social isolation.

Equine Pathways UK is a registered charity (No. 1160850) based at Carr Hall Farm in Leeds providing bespoke equine-assisted therapy and interactive learning sessions. They support children and adults experiencing mental health challenges, autism, PTSD, and physical or emotional difficulties through individual and group workshops.

Equus Solutions is a Cornish Community Interest Company providing equine-assisted learning and mental wellbeing support in West Cornwall. They offer inclusive community programmes and 1-to-1 sessions for youth and adults facing emotional or social challenges.

Operating on Salisbury Plain, GUL Outdoor Therapy is a HETI-registered charity delivering equine therapy, care farming, and outdoor therapies. They have extensive experience supporting SEN school referrals, local authority placements, and military veterans.

Happy Hoofers is an inclusive Somerset-based equestrian and therapeutic learning centre catering to individuals of all abilities. They offer accessible, confidence-building equine activities and tailored horsemanship sessions for children and adults with additional needs.

Hereford Community Farm is an established care farm offering equine and small-animal-assisted therapy alongside therapeutic horticulture. They work extensively with local schools, SENCOs, and social care commissioners to provide engaging Alternative Provision for vulnerable youth.

Situated on the Gloucestershire-Worcestershire border, HHPDA specialises in EAGALA-model equine-assisted psychotherapy for individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. They offer gentle, solution-oriented ground sessions designed to rebuild confidence and daily coping skills.

Hope Meadows is a major Lincolnshire social enterprise delivering Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and bespoke SEMH Alternative Provision for school-age children. In addition to youth and adult mental health recovery, they provide clinical supervision and accredited CPD training for practitioners.

Located in Meare near Glastonbury, Horse Haven UK specialises in non-ridden Equine Facilitated Learning and personal development. They create a peaceful environment where clients can work alongside horses to restore confidence, mindfulness, and emotional balance.

Horserenity is a HETI-registered Community Interest Company in Dorset delivering Equine Assisted Learning and therapy. They work with schools, families, and mental health services to help young people develop emotional regulation and self-belief.

Operating out of Leicestershire, Horses for Causes delivers EAGALA-informed equine-assisted activities and community outreach programmes. They use ground-based horsemanship to foster personal responsibility, emotional calm, and teamwork among diverse client groups.

Headquartered near Melton Mowbray, Horses Inside Out is a globally recognised educational organisation specialising in equine anatomy, biomechanics, and welfare. They provide essential Continuing Professional Development (CPD) workshops and courses for equine therapists, facilitators, and coaches.

Horsewise provides EAGALA-certified equine-assisted learning and therapy for clients across Cambridgeshire. Their non-ridden sessions use the immediate biofeedback of the herd to help individuals overcome anxiety and develop healthier coping strategies.

Living In Harmony provides equine-facilitated wellbeing and learning sessions in Rainham, Kent. They focus on helping clients reduce stress, improve self-awareness, and develop calm communication through mindful groundwork with horses.

Operating in the Somerset Levels near Glastonbury, Paintedhorse offers holistic equine-facilitated programmes centred on emotional wellbeing and personal growth. Their gentle, herd-led sessions support individuals seeking stress relief, self-discovery, and nervous system grounding.

The Red Horse Foundation is a respected Gloucestershire charity offering EAGALA-informed and relational equine psychotherapy with a strong focus on herd welfare. They support children, adults, and families recovering from trauma, anxiety, and depression through subsidised and private programmes.

Based in coastal Kent, Reflectiv Horses offers equine-assisted reflection and emotional development for individuals and groups. Their sessions harness the natural sensitivity of horses to mirror human body language and support emotional regulation.

What is the Shekinah Trust? We are a charitable trust established in 2012 to facilitate access to Equine Assisted Therapy or Learning for residents of the North West of England.

Situated in rural Nottinghamshire near Newark, Southwell Equine Assisted Learning provides structured, ground-based sessions alongside a calm herd. Their programmes focus on building self-confidence, emotional literacy, and social skills for children and young people.

Spirit and Soul is a Derbyshire-based CIC combining therapeutic horsemanship, NLP, and life skills coaching for individuals, families, and groups. They specialise in emotional regulation, bereavement support, and trauma recovery through interactive, non-ridden work alongside their herd.

Spirit at Play provides child-centred equine-facilitated learning and therapeutic play in the Leicestershire countryside. Their relational approach helps young people develop emotional regulation, sensory awareness, and secure social connections through guided herd interaction.

Located on the Nottinghamshire-Derbyshire border, the Spirit Project is a specialist counselling and Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy practice tailored specifically for women. They offer a safe, restorative outdoor environment to address anxiety, burnout, trauma, and life transitions.

Operating in the Surrey Hills, Stable Connections UK delivers tailored Equine Assisted Learning for young people and adults. Their ground-based programmes focus on building resilience, reducing anxiety, and fostering positive mental health.

Using a personalised and interest lead approach to Equine Assisted Learning, we provide children and adults with additional needs, the opportunity to develop and grow to their full potential.

Steady Strides Therapy integrates Clinical Psychology and Occupational Therapy with Equine Assisted Therapy in Maidstone, Kent. This multidisciplinary clinical approach provides structured support for children and adults with neurodevelopmental needs, sensory challenges, and trauma.

Strength and Learning Through Horses is one of the UK's largest equine therapy charities, staffed by clinical psychologists, teachers, and equine specialists. They partner with London local authorities and schools to deliver accredited Alternative Provision education and mental health therapy for disadvantaged and neurodivergent youth.

TEAL is a Surrey-based Community Interest Company supporting young people and adults with additional needs, school anxiety, and mental health challenges. Their ground-based sessions nurture emotional literacy, resilience, and practical life skills in a supportive countryside setting.

Headquartered at Homeway Farm in Somerset, The Equine Touch serves as the UK hub for holistic equine bodywork and horse-human energetic connection. They provide therapeutic bodywork and practitioner training focused on trauma release and mutual relaxation between horse and handler.

Led by Eponaquest instructor and author Angela Dunning, The Horse's Truth offers deep relational equine-facilitated personal development in Shropshire. Sessions prioritise the autonomous voice of the horse to help adults gain emotional clarity, set boundaries, and heal from chronic stress.

Operating in coastal Lincolnshire, The Way of The Horse blends mindful horsemanship with psychotherapy and holistic personal development. Their sessions emphasise authentic connection and nervous system awareness to help clients navigate emotional difficulties.

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Founded in 2009 in Leeds, Think Like a Pony CIC delivers relationship-focused horsemanship, Youth Development, and Family Development programmes. They support children, young people, and families facing mental health challenges, SEND, bereavement, or trauma to build resilience, empathy, and emotional regulation alongside ponies.

Time to Shine Kids is a London-based provider delivering EAGALA-certified equine-assisted development specifically for children and adolescents. Their programmes help young people build social confidence, emotional resilience, and positive communication habits.

Turn-About Pegasus is an EAGALA-certified programme operating in Northumberland that specialises in youth intervention, trauma recovery, and behavioural support. They work with vulnerable young people and local referral agencies to build self-esteem, trust, and practical life skills alongside horses.

Situated on the Nottinghamshire-Leicestershire border, Vanessa Hardy Equine Therapy offers bespoke 1-to-1 equine-assisted therapy and wellbeing sessions. The practice supports children and adults experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, and emotional overwhelm in a peaceful rural setting.

Wagtail Equine Therapy is a trauma-informed social enterprise in the North East that integrates clinical psychology principles with animal-assisted interventions. They deliver tailored 1-to-1 equine therapy, youth development programmes, and community mental health projects.

The Wealden Psychology Institute is an established psychotherapy and training centre in East Sussex that incorporates equine-assisted interventions into its clinical trauma offering. They provide specialist psychotherapy for individuals and professional training for mental health practitioners.

Willows Nook is an EAQ-approved centre situated on the Yorkshire-Lancashire border offering accredited Equine Assisted Learning and wellbeing programmes. They work closely with children, young people, and adults to reduce anxiety, build confidence, and support re-engagement with education.