Equine Assisted Therapy

Who - What - Where - Why

Horses Change Lives are a centre delivering Alternative Provision (AP) with Equine Assisted Learning

Based in Old Bexley Village DA5 2AW              UKPRN: 10038054

What is Equine Assisted Learning?

Equine assisted learning is a way of helping individuals achieve their goals through interaction with horses and ponies

Children and Adults who have:

• difficulties with traditional schooling and exclusion issues

• special educational needs

• poor literacy and numeracy skills

• long term illness, disability and EHP provision 

• changes to established behaviour patterns and mental health (MH) concerns

Anyone who would like to:

• increase self confidence

• raise self esteem

​• improve communication skills

Sessions happen mostly out of doors with the horses and can cover all aspects of interaction with the horse including catching up from the field, leading from the stable, stroking , touching, talking, hugging, grooming and feeding

Children, young people and adults who have Mental Health difficulties and ASD

Low Self Esteem ADHD Dyslexia Attachment Issues SEND

Poor Literacy and Numeracy Social, Emotional or​ Learning Difficulties

Young persons struggling to find their place in regular schools and long term absentees from illness and exclusion

Research has shown that being with horses, and horse-riding, has the potential to benefit children with autism in many areas including verbal and non-verbal communication, social interaction, motivation, attention and eye contact.

It also improves motor skills, assists sensory integration, increases confidence and has a calming effect, as well as being a fun and healthy physical activity!

Horses do the work of teaching and healing through a variety of equine assisted applications which include education through demonstration and discussion, youth at risk programs, alcohol & drug recovery programs, coaching, and workplace training.

Individuals with a variety of training and experience enter the field of teaching and healing with horses including counsellors, educators, health practitioners, coaches, virtual school development professionals, as well as professional horse people.

The centre is based in Bexley Village and serves the inner and outer boroughs of the South East of London

We take clients on Fridays between 10-2pm on a Private or Group Booking.

We encourage all group representatives to make a pre-booking visit and familiarise themselves with the centre, our facilitators and horses.

Rider referal forms are required for all new clients.  

All clients must wear outdoor suitable clothing and footwear at all times. Refreshments provided.

 Supervision is provided at all times by competent DBS & Safeguarded professional facilitators.  

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