Pony Partnerships CIC: Equine Therapy Derbyshire

15/04/2026

Charlotte from Paddock Ponies CIC and I have been doing our 2 day outdoor first aid training with Matt at - I'd highly recommend contacting them for both and training.

07/04/2026

One of our wonderful team members is doing their dissertation at and and is looking for participants.

- are you aged between 18 and 27?
- have you ever taken part/are currently taking part in sessions?
- would you be happy to complete some short questionnaires about your experiences with ?

Please email Laina at 764211@student.derby-college.ac.uk to find out more and to participate.

06/04/2026

I was introduced recently to this excellent academic article - in the form of a research zine - from Sage Brice. It's open access as well!

"Not Just Gay Penguins: The Important of Q***r and Trans Ecologies" is based on Brice's graphic-format research article of the same name.

Free to read and enjoy here:

Q***r/trans Ecologies names a growing and trans-disciplinary body of thought that applies perspectives and sensibilities drawn from queer/trans experience and theory to thinking critically about na...

06/04/2026

My bank holiday project.

Lego + dinosaurs = contentment

04/04/2026

Fred has embraced the bank holiday weekend nap schedule...

18/03/2026

Sad news today - we had to say goodbye to Guinness, only a week before his 14th birthday.

I'm glad he got to have a lovely sunny day.

12/03/2026

Due to the silt under the bridge not having been cleared, it's likely that tonight's rain will make the bridge impassable tomorrow. It's already at 3 bricks high...

Drive safe if you're visiting us.

11/03/2026

We were very lucky today to get front row seats to three red kites in the field!! They were super close and very unfazed by our presence.

So excited to see more of them!!

08/03/2026

You shall now pass! The bridge on Heage Lane is free of flood water!!!!

07/03/2026

Low-Cost Counselling Slots Available

(Saturday mornings):
09:00–10:00 and 10:30–11:30
£35 per session

Email info@ponypartnerships.com to find out more and to book.

Charlotte is a Trainee Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, offering low-cost counselling sessions as part of her placement hours. She works in a person-centred way with compassion and acceptance, with a neurodivergence-affirming approach. Sessions are for those aged 16+ and are offered in blocks of 8 sessions, with the opportunity to extend.

If you’re experiencing challenges with work, relationships, loneliness, identity, stress or overwhelm, self-esteem, or are seeking personal growth, you don’t have to do it alone, Charlotte may be able to help.

05/03/2026

Low-Cost Counselling Slots Available

You may already know Charlotte - she’s part of our team!

Charlotte is now a Trainee Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, offering low-cost counselling sessions as part of her placement hours. She works in a person-centred way with compassion and acceptance, with a neurodivergence-affirming approach. Sessions are for those aged 16+ and are offered in blocks of 8 sessions, with the opportunity to extend.

If you’re experiencing challenges with work, relationships, loneliness, identity, stress or overwhelm, self-esteem, or are seeking personal growth, you don’t have to do it alone, Charlotte may be able to help.

Placement sessions (Saturday mornings):
09:00–10:00 and 10:30–11:30
£35 per session

Email info@ponypartnerships.com to find out more and to book.

23/02/2026

As you're aware - the bridge on Heage Lane continues to flood and impact access to our site, as well as that of Etwall Alpacas, Betel Derby , Highfields Education, Hope City Furniture, and residents on site as well as Bearwoodcote Hall Residential Home further up the road.

We have raised the issue with Derbyshire County Council and, although they have yet to respond to us, have responded to a neighbour stating that it's considered low priority. We understand that the weather has been particularly bad and there are people much more seriously affected. However, this is a recurring issue that impacts safety - including potential access by emergency services. Alternative routes have multiple and can add 20 minutes to the journey.

We have had quotes to clear the drains (around £350) but can't take on the liability for work undertaken on a public highway (this would be on us rather than the contractors).

Please help us to get South Derbyshire District and Etwall Parish Council, as well as to help us and our neighbours.