Equine Partners CIO  is  set up to help struggling families/Children/teenagers by learning with horses.   Families learn in a protected space with lots of laughter and fun.  Discovering new skills and recognising skills they already have as well as be offered strategies that they can choose to use.  The horses are all friendly and used to having visitors.  They are perfect for helping families explore new ideas whilst being great to cuddle when that is what’s needed. Each family receives a bespoke programme designed to meet their specific needs
Development and ethical practice are important to us, We follow the ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management ) code of practice to ensure that we provide high-quality sessions and offer a solutions-focused approach to therapy.

Why the community needs us Those we support are often coping with issues such as bereavement, relationship breakdown, or physical or mental health-related issues etc. Including horses in a therapeutic context offers a non-judgmental environment, and the animals provide their own clear feedback! Families become more settled, enabling family life to develop positively.  Children learn about themselves and their talents, how to manage their emotions and cope with the complexities of life.   

Our impact on the community
Following sessions with us, children have succeeded in school when previously they were not attending at all.  Many have discovered how to manage their emotions or cope with challenging situations or diagnosis   This enables them to engage in school and community life   Families have stated that they live a more harmonious home life and are able to  successfully resolve issues within the family unit . This removes pressure for other services and enables parents to return to work or volunteering as they can rely on their children being in school consistently.    Life chances improve.