Equi-Scotia CIC

26/05/2026

STILL TIME TO JOIN US!

In every stable yard, conversations happen every day that matter more than we sometimes realise. 💚

A quick “How are you doing?”
A quiet chat while mucking out.
Someone noticing when another person just isn’t themselves.

Supporting mental wellbeing is already part of equestrian life — but knowing how to begin a safe, supportive conversation can make a real difference.

Join Equi-Scotia Director & Trainer Jo Wood for our Qualifications Scotland & Ofqual Accredited First Aid for Mental Health Certificate evening classes on 3rd & 4th June.

These friendly, practical sessions will help you:
✨ Recognise the signs someone may be struggling
✨ Build confidence in starting supportive conversations
✨ Understand how to respond appropriately
✨ Learn the importance of self-care too

Because looking after ourselves and each other is just as important as caring for our horses.

📅 3rd & 4th June
🎓 Qualifications Scotland & Ofqual Accredited
🐴 Delivered by Equi-Scotia Director & Trainer Joanna Wood

Thanks as ever to David Ho Photographer

👇 booking link below

Ingliston Equestrian horsescotland

24/05/2026

Huge thanks to fellow Directors Katrina and Jo for hosting practical training this weekend at Always Herd - Equine Facilitated Learning & Development in Gloucestershire

07/05/2026

🐴 WALK THE JOURNEY WITH US!

Real people. Real experience.

A shared passion for mental wellbeing and learning with horses.

When you join our training, you’re not just attending a course — you’re joining a community of professionals committed to supporting others.

Live Q & A with Directors and tutors for anyone interested in exploring our approach to Equine Facilitated Learning and Therapy through our self-paced home study pack.

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Join us on 18th May - link in comments

30/04/2026

Join Prof. Selcuk Akpinar on 15th May at 12pm CEST (Paris/Brussels) where he'll be discussing 'Bridging Practice and Evidence: Feasible Measurement Strategies in Equine-Assisted Programs'.

This HETI Live will explore practical and feasible approaches to measuring outcomes in Equine-Assisted Services (EAS). While evidence-based practice is increasingly important, many programs face challenges in implementing complex assessment tools. The discussion will focus on simple, time-efficient, and meaningful measurement strategies that can be easily integrated into everyday practice, helping practitioners bridge the gap between field experience and scientific evidence.

If you've already registered for HETI Live meetings, you will automatically receive the meeting link. If you would like to join them, visit:
https://hetifederation.org/heti-live/

28/04/2026

🎓NOTHING BEATS SEEING OUR GRADUATES IN ACTION! 🎉

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Yesterday I enjoyed a quick visit to Morven McLennan Therapies in North Berwick.

I love when I am able to visit our graduates and hear how they’re supporting their local communities through Equine Facilitated Services. Seeing the ripple effect of this work reminds me of why we do what we do!

Can't wait to hear more about Morven's launch of new services with 1-2-1 content creation support services from David Ho. Equi-Scotia CIC graduates can now access a member discount by contacting David directly

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhophotographer?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios

If you’ve been feeling the pull to join our tribe, our next gathering is:-

🧠 Online First Aid for Mental Health training
📅 Evening classes – 13 & 14 May

Come and be part of something meaningful. Booking link in comments.



Morven McLelland

26/04/2026

🌟 NEW FACES, FAMILIAR FACES, SHARED PASSIONS 🐴 🧘‍♂️❤️

What fantastic Equi-Scotia practitioner SELF CARE gathering at Ingliston Country Club last week!

Huge thanks to all who freely shared their knowledge, including Lydia from Equi-Innse Gall CIC travelled all the way from the Isle of Lewis to speak at our LUNCH and LEARN on day 1.

Curious about our work? Start with our Home Study Intro Course + live online Q&A on 18 May.

Come join the herd 💛 Link in comments



Thanks as ever to for going above and beyond!

08/04/2026

📢 🐎 HORSE TIME WITH MIKE DELANEY

📍Ingliston Estate & Country Club

📅 23 & 24 April

Join Mike Delaney Reg MBACP, Senior Fellow ACCPH, CCTP, Co-Founder of Equi-Scotia and former Director of Leap Equine, for two days of immersive, in-person learning with horses.

Mike is one of the UK’s most experienced practitioners in Equine Facilitated Learning and Therapy, having trained more than 200 practitioners and supported numerous mental health projects, with his specialism of trauma and addiction.

Mike will be one of three trainers guiding these practical days, supported by experienced Equi-Scotia graduates. Together, the team creates a rich, safe and highly supported learning environment.

This is an opportunity to slow down, observe, engage and experience equine facilitated practice in action.

📩🌟APPLICATIONS CLOSE 15TH APRIL - LINK IN COMMENTS

EquiSmart Consultancy Equi-Innse Gall CIC Mike Delaney Counselling and Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy-Scotland Horse & Hound Ingliston Equestrian

02/04/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/187fVrAfRW/?mibextid=wwXIfr fabulous opportunity!!

Top 5 Research Articles – February 2026
Looking for something fresh to spark discussion?
Explore the latest insights on Horses and Humans Research Foundation’s ScienceOpen—where research is free, accessible, and ready to use.
👉 Pick one article for your next staff meeting and turn science into practice.
Because better understanding = better outcomes for both horses and humans.

29/01/2026

SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISE!!

A wee tip for all of you looking for ways to make your equine enterprise more viable - be sure to CONNECT WITH your local Third Sector Interface - Scotland has a great infrastructure supporting Social Enterprise. If you're not sure where to start - check out your local TSI or Voluntary Sector Hub on https://tsi.scot/

Huge Congratulations to Diploma graduate Laura and hubby Keith at Happy Hooves Sanquhar C.I.C whose dedication and hard work in securing funding enabled them to create a new indoor facility to support Equine Assisted Services all year round.

If you are curious about how our tribe is working with the 5 domains of animal welfare and human wellness do JOIN US ONLINE

next Tuesday 3rd February AT

Year of the Horse Live Q & A

FREE to anyone who has trained with us. Accessible to newcomers through our self paced home study pack.

https://fb.me/e/3WbPjrPC4



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In the photo: Laura and Keith from Happy Hooves HQ and the beautiful Dara.

Carol visited Happy Hooves Sanquhar C.I.C on Tuesday this week along with Richard from the Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway engagement team - on a very wet, wild and muddy day, with Scotland’s weather behaving exactly as you’d expect! 🌧️🐴

Despite the conditions, it was clear that Happy Hooves have exciting and ambitious plans for their future. They’re now working with us at Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway to help get those plans over the finishing line, and we’re delighted to be supporting them on that journey.

Think it’s just riding lessons? Take a peek at their “What We Offer” page and prepare to be pleasantly surprised https://happyhoovessanquhar.co.uk/what-we-offer

Shout-out to you! 📣
If you’re running a social enterprise in Dumfries and Galloway, we can help.

There’s a wealth of knowledge, support and connections available to social enterprises across Scotland, but for trusted local insight and dedicated 1:1 support, your first stop should be us at Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway.

We can support you with social enterprise, governance, volunteering, employability, business development, mental health and wellbeing, and many other vital aspects of the not-for-profit world.

👉 Find out more at www.tsdg.org.uk