TEAL

04/05/2026

🌟🐴 May the 4th be with you… and Happy Bank Holiday from all of us at TEAL! 💛

Whether you’re spending the day relaxing, adventuring outdoors, or simply enjoying a slower pace, we hope your weekend is filled with sunshine, smiles and a little bit of magic ✨

Our herd are taking the day very seriously… using the force to demand treato’s 🌿😂

Have a wonderful Bank Holiday everyone!

03/05/2026

Sometimes healing doesn’t come in words.
Sometimes it comes with four legs, a warm breath, and a quiet presence. 💙🐴

Horses have a unique way of helping us feel grounded, calm, and connected again. They don’t judge, they don’t rush, and they don’t ask us to be anything other than ourselves.

At Teal CIC, we believe in the healing power of connection, nature, and equine-assisted support.

If life feels heavy right now, maybe what you need is not more noise… but a little space, fresh air, and the steady heart of a horse.

02/05/2026

01/05/2026

🌿 Spring is definitely in the air at TEAL 💛

Across the bridle path from the horses, we spotted these gorgeous little lambs enjoying the sunshine… and honestly, they are just too cute 🐑✨

The bluebells are beginning to bloom, flowers are appearing, birds are singing from the trees, and the whole smallholding feels full of new life.

The horses are shedding their winter coats (which means hair absolutely everywhere! 😂🐴), enjoying the longer days and soaking up the fresh spring energy.

There’s something special about this time of year — growth, change and new beginnings 🌸

30/04/2026

🐴 Students learning together at TEAL 💛

Here we have one student who has recently started our Basic Horse Care & Stable Management course, alongside another student who is partway through our Accredited Equine Grooms course.

To support learning and build confidence, the more experienced student created a game for the new learner to help them recognise the names of grooming brushes and stable tools 🪣🪮✨

This is a brilliant example of collaboration, peer mentoring and sharing knowledge in a way that feels engaging and supportive.

When students teach each other, confidence grows, skills develop and everyone learns together 🌿

29/04/2026

🐴 Smokey enjoyed his massage session with Enhance Bodyworks this week 💛 Enhance Bodyworks

Just like humans, horses can naturally be stronger or tighter on one side of their body than the other. As a young horse, it’s important that we support Smokey in a way that helps him stay balanced, comfortable and happy within his body 🌿

By working on symmetry, mobility and relaxation now, we can help build strong foundations for his future.

Between treatments, we also have a programme of stretches and techniques to continue supporting his progress and wellbeing ✨

A happy body helps create a happy horse.

28/04/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it onto my weekly engagement list! 🎉

Tom Bear, Helen Michelle Smith, Heidi Lane, Dawn Hobden, Jenny Keeley

28/04/2026

🐴 At TEAL, our Accredited Equine Education programme is something we’re incredibly proud of 💛

We wrote it.
We grew it.
We developed it.
We built it around our students’ individual learning needs, strengths and preferences.

This means learning is meaningful, practical and designed to help every student thrive 🌿

From hands-on horse care to confidence building, teamwork and recognised qualifications, our course is created with real students at the heart of it all.

It also builds clear pathways into the equine workplace, volunteering opportunities and further education 🎓🐎

And yes… it’s fully accredited ✅

Because education should fit the learner — not the other way around.

27/04/2026

🐴 Did you know TEAL is an ASDAN registered centre? 💛

This means we can offer accredited courses that match our students’ interests, strengths and future goals.

When a young person is re-entering education, it’s so important to meet them where they are. By starting with subjects they enjoy, we can rebuild confidence, self-esteem and a positive relationship with learning 🌿

Once that trust and motivation grows, we can then support students to engage with core subjects such as English and Maths when they are ready 📚✨

This is student-centred learning in a bespoke therapeutic environment — where wellbeing comes first and progress follows.

That’s what we provide at TEAL.

26/04/2026

Self Care Sunday 💛🌿

Take a little time today to check in with yourself.

Rest if you need rest.
Move if your body needs movement.
Get outside if you need space.
Talk if you need support.
Be quiet if you need calm.

The horses remind us every day that wellbeing matters — they listen to what they need, and respond without guilt or apology.

Maybe today can be your reminder to do the same ✨

What does self care look like for you this Sunday? 💛