Jasper Equine Assisted Counselling

24/03/2026

Our therapy horses (and ponies) love their job and always want to support their humans the best they can 💜

22/03/2026

22/03/2026

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21/03/2026

It’s world poetry day, so Charlie and Sharne wrote a poem during their therapy session, with Bailey.

A fine young pug
Made friends with a bug
They both said hi
Then the bug said goodbye

The end.

20/03/2026

Wobble away 👌

It’s OK if you’re having a wobble.

Not everything needs fixing.
Not every off day means something’s gone wrong.

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Some days you’ll feel steady.
Capable.
Like you’ve got a bit of rhythm back in your step.

And other days…

You’ll feel tired.
Off.
A bit more sensitive than usual.

Like everything is just… slightly harder.

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And both of those things can exist
within the same week…
the same day…
sometimes even the same hour.

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We’re not meant to be consistent machines.

We’re humans…
with nervous systems
that respond to life as it happens.

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Horses don’t question it in the same way.

They have moments of energy…
moments of stillness…
moments where they need space…

And then they come back to balance
when they’re ready.

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Maybe there’s something in that for us.

Less judgement.
More noticing.

Less “what’s wrong with me?”
More “what do I need right now?”

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So if today is a wobble day…

You don’t need to force yourself into being “on form.”

You can soften.
Slow down.
Take the pressure off.

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You’re not behind.
You’re not failing.

You’re just moving through something.

And that’s part of being human.

🌿

19/03/2026

And the news right now is very distressing.

It’s ok to switch off. Mental health matters 🙏

Great advice!

19/03/2026

Can you envision a life that sparks your deepest passion and purpose, one where every day is a step towards making your dreams a reality? Many find themselves caught between the expectations of others and the weight of financial strain. Yet, it's often the pressure to conform and the need for validation that holds us back from truly living the life we desire. Life's brevity and uncertainty underscore the importance of taking action. Though our goals may seem far-reaching, and we might delay until tomorrow what we can do today, the truth remains: we have the power to take tangible steps towards our aspirations, find innovative solutions to obstacles, and uncover new opportunities, even within our limitations 💜

14/03/2026

New Research on Equine-Assisted Learning and Childhood Trauma

A 2025 study published in the Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma explored how equine-assisted learning can support children who have experienced trauma.

Researchers examined a 7-week program called “Resilience Reins”, involving 151 caregivers reporting on children exposed to trauma. The program combined unmounted activities with horses and psycho-educational learning sessions.

Key outcomes reported by caregivers included improvements in:
• Emotional regulation
• Communication skills
• Self-efficacy
• Social behaviour and peer relationships

The study concluded that equine-assisted learning can help children build self-regulation and resilience after traumatic experiences, especially when caregivers are involved alongside children in the program.

Read the study:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40653-025-00747-5

14/03/2026

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