Our Youth program is based on the "Horses Helping Humans™" and Equine Assisted Skills Development (EASD) from Ripple FX™.

The Horses Helping Humans model …

• Uses simple horsemanship techniques to teach communication skills and body language awareness.

• Based on mutual respect and trust between horse and handler.

• Fun, interactive, and progressive.

• Emphasises the use of calm assertiveness to encourage a horse to willingly respond.

• Grounding experience for the benefit of both horse and human.

• Is an activity-based program designed to build confidence, empathy, respect, social, and self-awareness.

• Teaches and provides opportunities to practice emotional regulation.

EASD is specifically a communications course that develops listening, talking, body language, and comprehension skills, specifically designed for young people.

EASD focuses on relationship building both with horses and humans through boundary setting, observation, and emotional regulation. Participants are encouraged to find their own solutions to difficult challenges whilst learning about themselves and their equine partners.