Equine Reflections CIC

Equine Reflections CIC I have over 15 years of experience working with children in a primary school setting. I am also certified in First Aid.

Equine Reflections uses innovative equine assisted learning (EAL) programmes to help children and young people raise self esteem, build confidence, understand emotions and develop positive relationships through activities and interactions with horses. Following my training as a Learning Mentor, I worked extensively with children experiencing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. I subsequently qualified as an Equine Facilitated Learning Coach and currently support children with special educational needs through this approach. I hold an up-to-date Enhanced DBS certificate and have completed Advanced Safeguarding Training, which I renew annually. Equine Reflections CIC is a registered Community Interest Company. I comply fully with all licensing requirements set out by North Somerset Council. This includes maintaining current Risk Assessments, Safeguarding Policies, Health and Safety Policies, and detailed procedures for the care and welfare of the horses and ponies involved in our programmes.

Equine Reflections would like to send their heartfelt condolences to Nic and Dave on the passing of Brunel. 30 years of ...
21/03/2026

Equine Reflections would like to send their heartfelt condolences to Nic and Dave on the passing of Brunel. 30 years of age and a true legend.
Having retired from duty as a police horse, for Avon and Somerset constabulary 13 years ago, he had the fortune of coming to live with Nic and Dave at Clapton Court, and what retirement he had!
You will be greatly missed Brunel. RIP big man.🌈🕊️

When someone stands beside one of our ponies, brush in hand, something begins to shift. The rhythm of grooming slows eve...
17/03/2026

When someone stands beside one of our ponies, brush in hand, something begins to shift. The rhythm of grooming slows everything down. Breathing softens. Shoulders drop. The world feels a little quieter.

🐴 There’s something deeply calming about the sensory experience—the feel of the pony’s coat, the steady, repetitive motion. It gently eases anxiety and helps create a sense of safety.

🐴 In those moments, people aren’t worrying about what’s next or what’s already happened. They’re simply there. Present. Connected. Grooming becomes a way to practise mindfulness without even realising it.

🐴 The act itself is grounding. Each stroke of the brush can help settle busy thoughts, bringing attention back to the here and now.

🐴 Our ponies offer a kind of acceptance that asks for nothing in return. They don’t judge, they don’t rush. In that space, trust can grow—along with confidence, patience, and self-belief.

🐴 And being outdoors, away from noise and screens, brings its own quiet kind of healing. Fresh air, open space, and time to just be can make a real difference to how someone feels.

It’s connection. It’s regulation. It’s space to breathe, to feel, and sometimes, to begin again.

We will be paying a visit to The Pink Pony Tack shop for their Spring Equinox event on Saturday 21st March.Come down to ...
17/03/2026

We will be paying a visit to The Pink Pony Tack shop for their Spring Equinox event on Saturday 21st March.
Come down to say hi to Olaf, Pedro and Marble between 11-1pm

Strong mares, strong women 💜 Happy International Women’s Day from Kokomo and me. Who else has a special girl in their li...
08/03/2026

Strong mares, strong women 💜 Happy International Women’s Day from Kokomo and me. Who else has a special girl in their life?

WOW.. a whopping ÂŁ4700 + raised for Bowel Cancer. Well done Helen Hall @ Hels Bells. Proud to be a part of your ongoing ...
08/03/2026

WOW.. a whopping ÂŁ4700 + raised for Bowel Cancer. Well done Helen Hall @ Hels Bells. Proud to be a part of your ongoing community and fundraising work.

07/03/2026

At Portishead Marina, Pedro showed us how anxiety can sometimes look like excess energy. His bucking, prancing, and chewing the lead rope weren’t naughtiness—they were his way of releasing nervous tension in an unfamiliar place. Once he was between his two trusted friends, he settled and felt safe again.

It’s a gentle reminder that, much like horses, children often communicate their worries through behaviour. What we see as restlessness or misbehaviour can simply be a need for reassurance, safety, and connection. 🐴💛

Today we are at Portishead Marina supporting Helsbells Kettlebell Club raising money for Bowel Cancer.
07/03/2026

Today we are at Portishead Marina supporting Helsbells Kettlebell Club raising money for Bowel Cancer.

05/03/2026

Such an inspirational story. RIP Endo 🕊️🌈

While the continuous pouring rain can create a challenging environment for us equines, it doesn’t arrive without gifts.T...
24/02/2026

While the continuous pouring rain can create a challenging environment for us equines, it doesn’t arrive without gifts.
The soft putter-patter of little hooves splashing through the running hill water…
It’s more than just a sound. It’s grounding. It’s regulating. It’s a reminder to slow down and notice.
For us, it can feel deeply therapeutic - a natural reset of the nervous system.
And for te ponies, it becomes enrichment. Exploration. Play.
Even in muddy, messy seasons, there is movement. There is Learning. There is Joy.
🌧️🐴

NOW FULLY BOOKED FOR FEB HALF TERM
13/02/2026

NOW FULLY BOOKED FOR FEB HALF TERM

ONLY A COUPLE OF SPACES LEFT….

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Clapton In Gordano
Bristol
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