TEAL

07/02/2026

🎉 We’re going to the Edenbridge & Oxted Show 2026! 🎉

We are incredibly excited (and very grateful) to share that TEAL CIC will have a trade stand at the Edenbridge & Oxted Show this August Bank Holiday – Sunday 30th & Monday 31st August 2026. Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show

As a local, not-for-profit organisation, we have been kindly gifted a stand by the show organisers to help us share our work with the wider community — and we honestly can’t thank them enough for their support 💚

This is a huge opportunity for us to:
🐴 Raise awareness of Equine Assisted Learning
🎓 Talk about our accredited equine education programmes
💚 Share how we support young people with SEND, mental health needs and alternative education pathways
📚 Show off our resources, courses and welfare-first approach

If you’re coming to the show, please come and find us, say hello, and learn more about what we do at TEAL CIC — we’d love to meet you!

Thank you to the Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show team for supporting local community organisations like ours. It really does mean the world 🌍✨

06/02/2026

Even a photo can be enough.

In a new study, researchers found that horses reacted differently when shown photographs of people they knew versus strangers. The horses consistently showed more positive responses to images of familiar humans, suggesting they can visually recognize people without relying on voice or scent.

The findings add to growing evidence that horses form lasting memories of the humans in their lives — and can recognize them even when they’re only seen on paper.

06/02/2026

At this rate the horses are going to need jet skis to get around the paddocks…

Honestly, if this rain carries on we might have to add “marine transport management” to our accredited equine curriculum 🌊🐎

Forget wheelbarrows… we’ll be out there poo picking by jet ski next 🚤💩

All jokes aside, the mud is real, the puddles are deep, and the wellies are earning their keep! But as always, the horses are happy, fed, checked, rugged appropriately and living their best herd life — thankfully they have a HUGE Jelka Group Top Clean Mud mat loafing area & opens barns! .

Who’s sponsoring TEAL’s first yard jet ski? 😅

05/02/2026

Big thanks to

Tom Bear, Helen Michelle Smith, Xanthe Thomas, Anna Beckett

for all of your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

05/02/2026

☀️ Tack cleaning in the sunshine ☀️
Yes… the sun actually paid us a visit on Wednesday and it was lovely!

Days like this are about so much more than clean saddles and shiny bridles. They’re about:
🧽 Learning practical equine skills
🤝 Teamwork and peer support
🐴 Understanding horse welfare and comfort
🧠 Building focus, routine and responsibility
🔍 Learning why tack must be regularly checked and kept in good repair

Our young people worked together, learned new skills, supported one another and took pride in caring for the equipment that keeps our horses safe and comfortable.

Real learning, real responsibility, real-life skills — all wrapped up in fresh air, sunshine and a strong sense of belonging.
Exactly how learning should feel 💚

04/02/2026

Oh the possibilities are endless,… 💭

What would you do with more space?

Home office, gym, or a place just for you — one cabin can do it all.

Tell us how you’d use the space 👇

04/02/2026

🌧️ New TEAL CIC Dry Robes Have Arrived! 🌧️

Our students and staff are now officially kitted out with brand new TEAL CIC dry robes – and honestly… they couldn’t have come at a better time with all this rain!

Being outside with the horses is a huge part of what we do, whatever the weather. These dry robes mean everyone can:
✔️ Stay warm
✔️ Stay dry
✔️ Stay comfortable
✔️ Keep learning and caring for the horses safely

They’re already proving to be a big hit – perfect for yard jobs, track walks, pony cuddles and those “just been in the rain” moments ☔🐎

Huge thanks to everyone who helps support TEAL CIC – these little things make a big difference to our young people and our team 💚

04/02/2026

💭 “What we can learn from horses is infinitely more valuable than what we can teach them.”

At TEAL CIC, this quote couldn’t be more true.

Every day our horses show our young people what calm feels like…
What trust looks like…
What clear boundaries mean…
And how to communicate without words.

They teach patience, self-regulation, empathy and confidence – simply by being who they are. Our students don’t just work with horses, they learn from them:
✨ How to slow down
✨ How to listen
✨ How to read body language
✨ How to feel safe in the moment
✨ How to build real relationships

Horses don’t judge.
They don’t rush.
They don’t expect perfection.
They respond to honesty, consistency and kindness – and those lessons stay with our young people long after the session ends.

This is why equine-assisted learning is so powerful… because sometimes the greatest teachers don’t speak at all 💚

03/02/2026

🪱 Worm Counts – Real Life Learning at TEAL CIC 🪱

Today our students have been getting hands-on with an important part of horse care… worm counts!

Instead of automatically worming horses on a set schedule, we carry out regular faecal egg counts (FECs). This means we:
✔️ Only worm when it’s actually needed
✔️ Help prevent wormer resistance
✔️ Protect our horses’ long-term health
✔️ Support the environment by reducing unnecessary chemicals

Our students helped to collect poo samples (yes… glamorous job 🤣), label them correctly and prepare them to be sent off to the lab as part of their accredited equine education. This is real-life, practical learning that links directly to horse welfare and responsible management.

💡 Why is this so important?
Without proper worm control:
❌ Horses can lose weight
❌ Suffer from colic
❌ Develop diarrhoea
❌ Become lethargic and unwell
❌ In severe cases, internal damage can occur

Worm counting helps us spot problems early and keep our herd healthy, happy and working at their best 💚

We love teaching our students not just what to do, but why we do it – building knowledge, confidence and genuine life skills for the future.

02/02/2026

Think we all knew this or have seen it, felt it, understood it too,…

Horses can smell humans’ fear and joy, study finds, and change their behaviour accordingly. Read more below

02/02/2026

🌿 A week at TEAL CIC… 🐴

This week has been a real snapshot of what life at TEAL is all about – learning, connection, care and lots of muddy boots!

Our young people have been busy building confidence through hands-on equine work, from grooming and leading to quiet moments of connection and loose liberty work in the arena. We’ve seen patience, bravery and trust growing with every session, not just with the horses, but with each other too.

Inside the Education Station, students have been working on their accredited courses, practising life skills like cleaning, organising and teamwork – learning that independence isn’t about doing everything alone, but about knowing how to do things with support when needed.

Out on the yard, our herd has been enjoying their herd life and freedom of choice – resting, moving, and watching over one another. These calm moments teach powerful lessons about safety, relationships and emotional regulation without saying a word.

There have been laughs, chats over lunch, quiet moments for those who needed them, and plenty of muddy jobs done together. For many of our young people, this is a space where they don’t have to mask, don’t have to explain themselves, and can just be who they are – and that’s something truly special.

Every week at TEAL looks a little different…
But the heart stays the same:
💚 Safe spaces
💚 Real learning
💚 Strong relationships
💚 Horses who teach without judging

And that’s what makes TEAL, TEAL. 🐎✨