Our Programmes

At Equine Learning CIC we operate an inclusive equestrain centre where therapeutic and mainstream activities run side by side. We offer a variety of learning programmes with horses which are open to all (see below for details). We also work in partnership with The Centaurus Trust (charity number 1133212) to offer funded access to our programmes for local disabled and disadvantaged people. Please contact us for more information.

 

  

New- Equine Qualifications

We are now working with a fantastic training provider to offer a Certificate and Diploma in Equine Skills. The course will be available to 14 to 19 year olds and will operate at the stables on a day release basis. For more information please contact us

Equine Facilitated Learning

 

Individual sessions - ground work with the horses. Aim to improve confidence, self-esteem and personal development through learning 'horse whispering' techniques. Activities involve rope work, lunging, free schooling, join up and obstacle course work.

£35 per hour

 

Group sessions - using the same techniques as the individual sessions, group sessions focus on teambuilding, communication and confidence building activities. Working as a team to complete ground work tasks with the horses.

£20 per person per hour

 

 

Work Experience

 

This programme involves learning horse care and other transferrable skills for the workplace, and is available to young people and adults. Participants work at the stables completing day to day tasks with the horses around the yard. Each participant also has the opportunity to complete ASDAN awards, which can count towards recognised qualifications (www.asdan.org.uk). This programme is part funded through the The Centaurus Trust. Please contact us for more informaton.

£20 per person (full day) £10 per person (half day)

 

 

Sensory Work

 

Pony Day Camp

 

Ground work in the morning, horse-riding in the afternoon. The pony day camp is an all round learning experience and an excellent introduction to horses. Confidence building, fun activities in small groups (max 3).

£50 per person

 

Horse Boy Camps

 

We are proud to work alongside The Horse Boy team to offer horsemanship camps for autism families during the summer holidays. www.horseboycamps.com Additionally Nicola Hepburn is a certified Horseboy method practitioner, please contact us for more details or information.