Equine Assisted Therapy in Ravenshead

Having a horse present within the therapeutic setting can offer a sense of calm. Horses by nature are prey animals, they live in the moment, they are keen observers and are very aware of movements and emotions around them.

They are excellent at reading nonverbal communication and can be acutely aware of an individual’s emotions. Using feedback from the horse can enable an individual to develop a greater understanding of self.

Kaye-with-Her-Horse

Trotting To Happiness

Trotting to happiness provide an opportunity to spend time with the horses in a natural environment. 

Our unbiased and non-judgmental approach enables individuals to interact and engage with our horses and receive positive and honest feedback. This support enables an individual to become more aware of their difficulties and develop ways with the support of the team to overcome them.

Benefits to equine assisted therapy

Improves self confidence
Improves self esteem
Creates a sense of calm
Develops problem solving skills
Improves assertive skills
Improves self-awareness skills
Develops communication skills
Improves relationship skill
Builds trust and empathy
Impulse control

Equine assisted therapy can support individual with a variety of mental health needs including;

Low mood/depression
Suicidal thoughts
Self harm
Emotional dysregulation
Anxiety / Stress
Panic attacks
PTSD
Eating disorders
Behavioural issues

Horses Playing
My son (7) has been working with Kaye for a few weeks now, and she has massively improved his confidence, concentration and focus. He absolutely loves working with both Kaye and the horses, and looks forward to seeing them every week.
Kaye offers such a wide range of skills and expertise, individually tailored to meet my sons needs. Alongside this, her wonderfully kind, nurturing and loving persona makes the session enjoyable for me, as a parent, too.
I can see us working with Kaye and the horses for a while – I can’t recommend her enough!
Danielle / Mental Health Coach

Our 11 year old granddaughter (who has ASD, ADHD, DCD, RSD, PDA,Trauma, attachment) has been having sessions at Trotting To Happiness for 6 months as part of a package of interventions to help with her Social Emotional and Mental Health needs. The difference this has made has been remarkable. The horses connect with her in a way people cannot which has allowed Kaye access not normally given outside immediate family.

She is noticeably calmer after the sessions and less stressed making her much more pleasant to be with.

Kaye seems to genuinely care about the young people she works with as well as her horses and teaches them skills they can be proud of and skills they can apply to everyday life.

To say what Kaye has done has been “life changing” is not an exaggeration, we can now go out as a family, which we couldn’t do before, and she is so more able to express herself.

Martin R – Kinship Carer

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