Changing Lives Through Horses

The British Horse Society ‘Changing Lives Through Horses’ is an alternative education programme where young people can learn in a safe and nurturing environment alongside highly trained coaches.

Horses are a powerful way of inspiring young people to make valuable connections, engage with others and improve their wellbeing.

The programme aims to improve the lives of young people who, for various reasons, may need additional support, are disengaged, or disadvantaged, or at risk of becoming excluded from education.

Using horses as the inspiration for change, the programme provides an alternative and complementary learning environment to mainstream education. The skills developed meet the requirements of ongoing education and training, employers and participants.

The programme works to develop six key life skills through equestrian activity:

Communication
Confidence
Building relationships
Teamwork
Responsibility
Perseverance

There are two frameworks – the ‘Achieve’ Awards aimed at 5-11 year olds and the ‘Explorers’ Awards aimed at 11 –25 year olds, although participants can follow the framework most appropriate to them regardless of age. Both offer horse care and ridden modules.

What is psychotherapy with horses?

Equine assisted therapy is a holistic, experiential and highly specialised form of therapy that involves working in collaboration with a horse, your therapist and an expert horse handler. During sessions, you don’t actually ride the horse. Instead, you carry out tasks such as feeding, grooming and leading the horse.

If you or someone you know would like to apply for the ‘Changing Lives’ programme, please complete the Referral Form below and return it to reception@shardeloesfarm.com or call 01494 433333.

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Click on the link below to download CLTH referral form.

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