Harmony in horses has been set up to serve the community by providing Equine assisted learning to all. We can offer several learning streams depending on the age and riding ability of the child.
This engages young people at a critical point in their lives, where they are offered a safe & caring environment where they can learn alongside highly trained coaches at British Horse Society Approved Riding Centres. The BHS believes that horses have a remarkable role to play in impacting on a young person’s life when other methods have not been successful.
The programme is aimed at participants aged 10-17yrs who have become, or are at risk of becoming disengaged, from mainstream education, or training (NEET) or with special educational needs (SEND). Participants who have benefitted from the programme include those with learning difficulties, anxiety, depression, and those dealing with bereavement or those dealing with abusive pasts. Participants aren’t required to have previous equine experience, just a passion to learn and a want to re-engage.
The main aim of the programme is to develop the young person across six key life skill areas: Communication, confidence, teamwork, building relationships, perseverance, and responsibility. Participants are monitored across these key areas monthly by their coach.
All bookings are subject to a booking fee and can be accessed via Murton Equestrian centre Ltd 01912571369.
Initial assessment and enrolment 45mins.
1hr, 2hr or 4hr session weekly or twice a week.
Sessions include riding however we have a maximum weight limit of 13st. Riders over this maximum weight will not be able to ride but will still be able to access the rest of the programme. If students prefer not to ride they can still access the rest of the programme.
Fund raising will be ongoing and any grants will be used for underprivileged riders to access equine assisted wellbeing sessions.
