Jenny at Equilibrium Therapy

03/08/2025

Here in Somerset our climate is generally mild and moist for most of the year. This year has been exceptionally dry from March onwards and at times, during June and July, exceptionally hot. Our pasture is really suffering now. There has been zero grass growth since we cut our hay in mid June but we're so thankful we cut it early before it just dried up. Fortunately our ponies are still doing well with supplementary feed and hay but I really sympathise with those keeping horses on the East side of the country which is even drier than we are. Hope everyone is coping there and in all areas which are facing drought conditions.

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05/07/2025

Recent comments by the Princess of Wales have highlighted the emotional challenges faced by people once their clinical cancer treatment has ended. As the full enormity of your cancer diagnosis hits home, there is sadly no guaranteed support for dealing with that from the NHS and it can feel like sink or swim. It is often left to charities or private therapists like myself to fill that gap. If you are currently feeling overwhelmed by your cancer experience, my gentle horses and I may be able to help, or I could signpost you to other support.

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02/06/2025

As we drift into summer the roses are emerging with a blaze of colour and the rich reds are really glowing. Not sure, though, how many blooms will survive the next 24 hours of wind and rain...

18/05/2025

A visit by Kate and Claire from the team on Saturday concluded my 3 months of training in delivering their Early Intervention Programme for young people needing mental health support. Spirit was very happy to participate in the grooming in this hands-on session.
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04/05/2025

It was a pleasure to offer a day of relaxation and nurturing to fellow therapists in the tranquil setting of , kindly hosted and co-facilitated by Michaela. Participants reported feeling calm and refreshed at the end of a day of gentle reflection and connection with self, each other and nature. The herd provided its own support and was particularly responsive to the drumming that concluded the day.

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13/04/2025

When you're allowed out in your field for the first time in days and without your rug! Ponies show us not to take the simple things in life for granted 💚💚💚.

04/04/2025

Capturing the progress of the beautiful magnolia tree in our garden as its blossom gradually unfurled over the last month. Clients have also enjoyed seeing the blossom on their route to the shepherd's hut.

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22/03/2025

For all my therapist friends and followers - come and join me and my friend Michaela of with her therapy herd in their peaceful orchard setting. We know how demanding our jobs can be and are offering a day of nurturing and replenishing so give yourself permission to focus on your own wellbeing for a day with like-minded people.

Details can be found on the website: www.theheardtherapy.com

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17/11/2024

This might have been one of the last sunny autumnal days we'll see this year but winter brings its own pleasures for the dogs - primarily cosy evenings curled up in front of our stove. Walking dogs through the changing seasons remind us to appreciate good days when they come and not to take them for granted...

30/07/2024

A hot, hard and dusty job completed for another year and the satisfaction of having a barn full of hay bales to see the ponies through the next 12 months.

27/06/2024

Our first 2 fields have been cut for hay and Lily is happy to resume her favourite look-out position in the hay barn. Waiting for the next fine spell now to mow the orchard and remaining hay fields. 🤞🤞

07/06/2024

Are you looking to find a positive connection with horses or to re-discover the happy connection you've had with them in the past? If so, my new programme is for you. No horse-riding involved, we will use gentle interactions on the ground to create and explore nurturing relationships to build your confidence and self-esteem. Based at my tranquil smallholding in Somerset.

Equilibrium therapy practice, set in rural Somerset, offers animal-assisted therapy, equine-facilitated psychotherapy and counselling