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Courses

we provide bespoke active experiences for young people through positive interaction with horses.

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Our tailored programmes are designed around the individual needs, abilities, and goals of each young person. Through structured activities, guidance, and practical learning, we help participants build confidence, develop life skills, and gain the tools they need to navigate everyday challenges.

Every journey is unique, and we work at a pace that feels comfortable and achievable for each individual.

Horse Saddles Display

Learn about our horses and the care they require on a daily basis.

This course introduces participants to:

  • Horse welfare and wellbeing

  • Grooming and basic care

  • Stable duties and responsibilities

  • Safety equipment and procedures

  • Understanding horse behaviour

A great starting point for young people looking to build confidence around horses while developing responsibility and practical skills.

Horse & Stable Care

Our Courses

This course builds on horse care knowledge and prepares participants for riding activities.

Young people will learn:

  • The parts of a horse

  • Advanced safety equipment knowledge

  • How to safely handle and lead a horse

  • Obstacle course activities

  • Building trust and communication with horses

This course develops confidence, teamwork, and practical horsemanship skills.

Preparing to Ride

Designed to develop riding knowledge and practical riding skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Participants will learn:

  • Mounting and dismounting

  • Holding and using the reins

  • Understanding saddles and stirrups

  • Basic horse control

  • Riding techniques and confidence-building exercises

Young people will have the opportunity to ride during every session while receiving tailored support and instruction from our team.

Enabling to Ride

We are proud to operate under a Customised Accreditation Agreement with ASDAN.

This means our courses can be certificated by ASDAN, allowing young people to gain recognition for their achievements and the skills they develop throughout their programme.

ASDAN Accreditation

Alongside our structured courses, we also offer therapeutic one-to-one sessions.

These sessions provide a calm, supportive environment where young people can spend time with their chosen companion animal and a member of staff while working on personal goals and wellbeing.

Areas of focus may include:

  • Confidence building

  • Self-awareness

  • Self-care

  • Emotional wellbeing

  • Managing risk-taking behaviours

  • Communication skills

  • Building resilience

Each session is tailored to the individual's needs and delivered in a relaxed and nurturing setting.

Therapeutic Sessions

£50 per hour

All courses are delivered on a one-to-one basis to ensure the highest level of support and safety.

Course Fees

£50 per hour

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Sessions can last for up to three hours per visit, depending on the needs of the young person.

Therapeutic Sessions

Ready to Make a Referral?

To refer a young person to Active Rural Equestrian, please download and complete our referral form and send it to activeruralequestrian@gmail.com.

If you're unsure whether our services are the right fit, we'd be happy to have an informal chat before you submit a referral. Simply get in touch and we'll be happy to help.

Finding Your Way to Active Rural Equestrian

Active Rural Equestrian is based at Greenlands Equestrian Centre, providing a calm and supportive environment for our sessions. Surrounded by peaceful rural landscapes, it offers the perfect setting for young people to, grow, and build confidence through positive equine interaction.

All sessions are delivered on a one-to-one basis, ensuring every young person receives dedicated support and guidance throughout their journey.

To maintain a safe and supportive environment, we work with a maximum of two young people at any one time, each supported individually by a member of our experienced team.

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The first session is an introduction where participants can:

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  • Meet our team

  • Tour the facilities

  • Get to know the horses

  • Learn about how sessions work

  • Begin building confidence in a relaxed environment

 

Sessions typically run from 9:30am to 3:30pm, although timings can be adjusted to meet the needs of the young person.

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We estimate that each course takes approximately six sessions to complete.

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