Equine Reflections CIC

04/05/2026

Marble benefitting from Olaf’s calm relaxed physio session. Thank you Becky, from Rose Veterinary Physiotherapy for your continuing work with the boys.

02/05/2026

Hoofprint to Hope🐴
In today’s session, we explored goal setting, emotional awareness, and problem-solving through a creative, experiential activity.

The young person was invited to identify a personal wish or goal, which was written down and placed into a dream catcher—creating a clear and meaningful focus for the session. With Kokomo nearby, offering a calm and supportive presence, the young person engaged thoughtfully in this process.

A series of obstacles were then set up to represent potential challenges along the path toward their goal. As the young person navigated the course alongside Kokomo, subtle changes in her behaviour provided valuable, real-time feedback. These moments supported reflection, helping the young person to recognise barriers, regulate their responses, and consider practical strategies for moving forward.

The session encouraged curiosity, confidence, and active problem-solving. The young person showed strong engagement throughout and demonstrated an ability to reflect on their experience, concluding that the activity felt like “a life lesson, with Kokomo as the teacher.”

A powerful example of how our therapy herd help bring learning to life in a safe, supportive, and deeply meaningful way 💛

30/04/2026

There’s something truly special about slowing down and seeing the world through a horse’s eyes 🌿🐴

In our recent equine assisted learning session, we explored the art of foraging together — discovering nature’s hidden gems like sticky w**d, cow parsley, hawthorn, dandelions, and maple. What might seem like simple plants to us become a rich, sensory experience when shared with horses.

Foraging with horses isn’t just about finding food — it’s about connection, awareness, and trust. As we wander together, participants learn to:
✨ Tune into their surroundings
✨ Read and respond to the horse’s body language
✨ Build confidence through calm, mindful exploration
✨ Experience the therapeutic rhythm of nature

Horses naturally encourage us to be present. They don’t rush, they don’t overthink — they simply are. And when we join them in that space, even something as simple as gathering dandelions or spotting hawthorn becomes meaningful.

These moments remind us that learning doesn’t always happen in a classroom — sometimes it happens in a field, in the quiet company of a horse, with nature as our guide 💚

11/04/2026

Track up for the summer routine. Definitely a hit with the two younger boys!!!

02/04/2026

Out of Office till Tuesday 7th April

30/03/2026

Only a couple of places left for Friday 10th April. 1.30-3pm.

Bookings now being taken for the Easter holidays.
Please email enquiries to Claire @ equinereflectionsuk@gmail.com

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.🌈🕊️

20/03/2026

Bookings now being taken for the Easter holidays.
Please email enquiries to Claire @ equinereflectionsuk@gmail.com

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.

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

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?