Spirit Of The Phoenix- Equine Therapy

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Group Sessions

Are you part of a group of people who would enjoy a chance to meet the horses?

Perhaps you run a therapy group, or charity for people who may benefit from the opportunity to be outside and interact with the horses.

Provide them with an opportunity to gain new memories in our group facilitated sessions.

'I’ve been staying in a lot recently and didn’t realise how much this had affected my confidence. Working with the horses has really helped'

No glass ceilings!

We don't believe in limiting people, so we will tailor the sessions to include as much or as little as necessary.

'It got rid of my anxiety today, I feel much calmer now. I'd like to work with horses again'

Each participant will receive an introduction to horse handling, have the chance to groom and handle the horses individually in a series of what we term 'pre flight checks'. These enable everyone to be safe around the horses:

Leading

Moving the back and front end of the horse out of your space

Back up

Then, dependant upon the groups general ability we will move on to activities including, but not limited to, any of the following which are graded upon the ability of the individual-

Weaving through cones

Negotiating obstacles

jumping a horse on line

Liberty work / hooking on

It is important to note that these can and will be tailored to the group leaders wishes and any goals that the group or individual may have set for the day.

'it was phenomenal watching the way that people came out of themselves'

Upon arrival you will be greeted with a warm (or cool) drink and head into the classroom to meet everyone and receive your introduction by Naomi.

If we see a group multiple times, we will develop their horse handling skills to an advanced a level as the participants wish to go.

'There was a brilliant feeling of happiness and achievement amongst the group, it stayed with me for the rest of the day'

Important Points

Groups will be 4+ people

The session can be from 2- 6 hours long

Available on Saturday's and Sunday's

All activities and time spent with the horses is on the ground and working with the horses in hand.

'It was very therapeutic. I liked meeting the horses better than being with some humans!'

Hear what others thought of their group sessions

'Loved it!'

'A really great day I’ve learnt lots of useful info'

'The horses Red and Mac were very well behaved- I loved Red'

'I worry about coming but look forwards to it. I was thankful I could go'

'Loved it. The ladies are nice. Loved the horses and wanted to take home Red. Animals help my mood and anxiety'

'I was in a panic when I arrived. At the end I was very happy and loved the day with horses and people'

'I really enjoyed it today and am glad I came. It was great to do something different and the horses were lovely'

'It’s very calming being around animals'

'I’ve never been around horses before and really enjoyed it'

'It's created a real buzz of excitement amongst the participants'

'Naomi and Hannah made it really fun!'

'One of the most awesome sessions I've had. It's made me really passionate about horses- can we come again soon?'

'I was worried and nervous at first but got into it by the end. It felt really nice feeding the horses- I got slimed! The staff were really nice'

'It was like teaching you to trust, it was very calming'

'It gives you something else to think about, not your worries'

'The whole atmosphere was good, a brilliant day'

'It was absolutely great, but not long enough. I'd like to do some more of it'

'I could have stayed there all day'

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