Equi-Scotia CIC is a community interest company providing equine facilitated learning and therapy services and training for practitioners.
01/01/2026
🎉🐎 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
📸 Equi-Scotia CIC in action — we’re delighted to be featured in today’s HETI Global Gallop publication, sharing images and highlights of our work and it's impact in local communities.
As we look ahead to 2026 – the Year of the Horse, it’s the perfect time to celebrate and connect.
✨ Join our live Q&A on 3 January to learn how we integrate heads, hearts and the herd to improve the lives of horses and people.
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29/12/2025
🙏🐴 HIGHLIGHTS OF 2025!
With gratitude the Equi-Scotia team reflects on events during early 2025!
THANK YOU 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
To the horses for simply being themselves at practical CPD Days at
To .ley, Ruth and Susie for all their support at these days!
To for stepping up as course tutor on the ACCPH Accredited Certificate in Therapeutic Groundwork (and First Aid for Mental Health)
To Sandra from Chiron's Way for a wonderful expressive arts experience
To David Ho Photographer for all the fantastic images capturing the essence of the work
If you, or someone you know, are curious about how to view horses through a contemporary lens check out our Home Study Pack that explains how we create supportive spaces for horses AND humans using the 5 domains of animal welfare.
LIVE Q & A with Directors & Supervisors on 3rd January
If you’re at all curious about our work, then why not take that first step and ask us some questions?
⭐️JOIN US on 3rd January 2026 for your first step…⭐️
… at a Live Online Q & A with Equi-Scotia CIC Directors and Supervisors - as part of self paced Home Study Pack. Special Christmas Offer of £80 until 3rd January (normally £125)
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Julie-Anne Griffith
Always Herd - Equine Facilitated Learning & Development
Mike Delaney Reg MBACP, Mental Health/Addictions Therapist
23/12/2025
Thank you Arlene at Quiet Kin Counselling & Animal Assisted Therapy for sharing so many insightful posts this year! 🙏🐴❤️
12/12/2025
Brilliant to witness a move towards the 5 domains of animal welfare! please complete this survey and share far and wide!
Do you want to help update the Scottish Code of Practice for the Welfare of Equidae and play a part in safeguarding the wellbeing of Scotland’s horses?
The Scottish equine sector and the Scottish Government are reviewing the current Codes and creating new, up-to-date guidance to better support owners, keepers and equine professionals.
Your feedback will help make sure the updated guidance is practical, evidence-based and truly reflects the needs of Scotland’s horses and the people who care for them.
The existing Codes were created several years ago. This review is a key chance to ensure they remain clear, relevant and effective for everyone involved in caring for horses, ponies, donkeys and hybrids in Scotland.
Hear from Diploma graduate Lydia at Equi-Innse Gall CIC who represented our Community of Practice at a recent Lantra Scotland careers event! Lydia - huge thanks from us all for all of the time and energy you dedicate to supporting others! 🙏
07/12/2025
ARE YOU ON THE FENCE?
If you are thinking about joining the ACCPH Accredited Certificate in Therapeutic Groundwork beginning 5th January, but haven't quite got to the application form yet?
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COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION TONIGHT to secure your spot at our COMPLIMENTARY PRE-COURSE LIVE Q & A session at 6pm tomorrow (8th Dec)
Thanks as ever to our marketing mentor David Ho! 🙏 We'll be on 📸 duty when you ride a horse at Ingliston Equestrian in April! 👏 🤠 🐴
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04/12/2025
🙏🙏🙏 THANKS TO OUR GRADUATES
For helping Director, Jo Wood, shape their Community of Practice. If you are interested in finding out how we respect the needs of horses and humans check out our new SELF PACED HOME STUDY INTRO. COURSE.
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02/12/2025
'TIS THE SEASON 🎄❄️☃ 🎁
FOR ONLINE GATHERINGS AND LEARNING! Last night saw our Director lead a group of 'keen beans' who are helping shape how our Community of Practice develops in 2026 and beyond. Congratulations to Lucy from who won a £100 voucher (for CPD or supervision) voted as the wearer of the best Christmas hat!
Home study and online workshops in the cold winter nights to prepare for practical workshops in the Spring! Upskill on the most up to date evidence based practice in horse welfare and human mental health.
📣SELF PACED HOME STUDY PACK AVAILABLE NOW 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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30/11/2025
📢 PLACES ARE LIMITED⭐🐴
Our next Equine Facilitated Learning & Therapy Practitioner course starts online on 5th January. This blended learning journey is delivered by some of the most experienced specialist trainers in the UK, including Dr Kristina Grant who leads on horse behaviour.
If you’re called to cultivate calm, presence, regulation and the ability to truly hold space - CHECK OUT APPLICATION INFORMATION IN COMMENTS
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30/11/2025
WHAT IS YOUR SCOPE OF PRACTICE?
Thanks to Diploma graduate Arlene at Quiet Kin Counselling & Animal Assisted Therapyfor this insightful post!
Equi-Scotia qualifications help practitioners to work within their scope of practice, be it coach, counsellor or therapist. Our Community of Practice commits to working within our code of conduct aligning with HETI - Horses in Education and Therapy International Ethical Guidance, and engaging on ongoing CPD and professional supervision.
If that sounds like a fit for you - our well qualified and experienced specialists trainers are ready to support your development journey.
SPACES ARE LIMITED on the course beginning 5th January.
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are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Therapeutic Riding Instructor to help them develop their Therapeutic Riding Programme.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, delivering, and overseeing high-quality therapeutic riding sessions for individuals and groups.
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Equi-Scotia is a new social enterprise, based in central Scotland, run as a Community Interest Company (CIC) by Mike Delaney and Julie-Anne Griffith. They are delighted to welcome Dr Kim Brown as a new Director adding valuable experience gained through her work at Nature Therapy CIC
Mike is an experienced psychotherapist having practiced in Harley Street as a specialist in trauma and addiction for over 20 years before returning home to Scotland. A senior practitioner with ACCPH Mike is also one of the UK’s most experience EFT practitioners, and is a former Director of LEAP where he delivered training for practitioners of equine facilitated therapy and learning.
Julie-Anne is a BHS Accredited Professional Coach, Executive & Business Coach (EMCC Senior Practitioner level), Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute, and also a facilitator in Equine Assisted Learning, gaining distinction in QQI certification gained at Festina Lente in Co. Wicklow.
Equi-Scotia works in partnership with established equestrian facilities to offer Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning activities for a range of clients including:-
· Executive coaching, leadership development and team building for; small businesses, corporations, and organisations in the 3rd and public sectors.
· Young people in transition or experiencing mental health difficulties.
· Family therapy and complex PTSD
The Equi-Scotia team is currently developing accredited training for facilitators of equine facilitated therapy and learning with practical workshops planned for October 2020 in Central Scotland.
