an alternative education programme
The British Horse Society Changing Lives Through Horses is an alternative education programme, developed by Britain’s largest Equine charity, The British Horse Society, where children and young people can learn in a safe and nurturing environment alongside highly trained coaches at British Horse Society Approved Riding Centres. The BHS believes that horses and equine facilitated learning can have a remarkable role to play in impacting on a young person’s life.
Who is the Programme for?
The programme is aimed at children and young people aged 5-25 years who have become, or are at risk of becoming, disengaged or excluded from education or training, or those with additional needs that mean they need more support to maintain their school placement. Participants who have benefitted from the programme include those with special educational needs, including social and emotional mental health needs, and those who may have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences.
Sessions
Sessions run on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons 1.30 – 3.30
Most of the sessions will be dismounted and will involve work on the ground with the horses and around the yard, there will be the opportunity to ride during some sessions if participants wish to.
£25 per weekly session ( need to sign up for 8 week terms)