Hope Meadows Equine Assisted Recovery CIC

Hope Meadows Equine Assisted Recovery CIC Offering professional, holistic, and inclusive mental health support through access to horses.

Hope Meadows Equine Assisted Recovery CIC was created to help meet the mental health needs of people living in Lincoln, Hykeham, and the surrounding areas. The idea arose from conversations with people in these communities, founded on what they said we could do to support them to live well and build fulfilling lives. We believe in the power of horses, and equine based activities, to support great

changes in well-being.
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Our wonderful staff, volunteers and horses will welcome you to:
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Talk about any struggles you might be having
Learn new skills and build confidence
Think about new ways to cope with difficult thoughts and emotions
Pay attention to the present moment through mindfulness-based activity
Take action to create the life you want to live
Meet, and support, others facing similar challenges

Last minute hack availability for existing clients! We have a hack today at 12pm, with one space for a child under 8st a...
23/07/2025

Last minute hack availability for existing clients! We have a hack today at 12pm, with one space for a child under 8st and one child under 12st. Please message Hannah on ‪WhatsApp only, on 01522 424215‬

If you’d like to feel as relaxed as Maisie, Emma is running a Decompression Session at 5.30pm this Thursday 24th 🥰Open t...
21/07/2025

If you’d like to feel as relaxed as Maisie, Emma is running a Decompression Session at 5.30pm this Thursday 24th 🥰

Open to all, our decompression sessions are 1 hour of peaceful time with our herd to rest, relax and reflect. There is optional guided mindfulness, and a chance to chat with others (though definitely no obligation to if you’d rather be quiet).

We hope to see you there ❤️

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=24560033&appointmentType=62043925

✨ Feb 2026 Cohort ✨The second intake of our Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Riding Instruction is now open!The course wil...
19/07/2025

✨ Feb 2026 Cohort ✨

The second intake of our Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Riding Instruction is now open!

The course will start on the 28th Feb 2026, running 1 weekend per month at Hope Meadows for a year. It’s open to either riding instructors or counsellors/therapists, and the modules are balanced to make sure you’re confident with both mental health work and riding instruction by the end of the diploma 🐴

Accredited by Crossfields Institute and Ofqual registered, ACCPH accredited, and completion of this course ensures eligibility to join the Athena Professional Register for individuals in the Equine Assisted Services industry.

Get in touch to arrange a meeting in person or online to discuss further. Full details on dates, cost, and booking can be found on our website: www.hopemeadows.co.uk/diploma

Not all therapy has to involve horses…Our indoor therapy spaces are feeling particularly lovely now, filled with natural...
18/07/2025

Not all therapy has to involve horses…

Our indoor therapy spaces are feeling particularly lovely now, filled with natural light, calming colours, and views of the herd outside. It’s deliberately not clinical to create a space where you can just feel comfortable 🥰

Although we’re passionate about Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, it isn’t for everyone and that’s okay. Sometimes just being closer to nature, even from the comfort of a sofa, is enough to spark change.

So if you’re looking for more traditional psychological therapies, we can help with that. Have a look on our website www.hopemeadows.co.uk/talkingtherapy for more details and to access straightforward online booking, selecting an initial assessment and ticking ‘Talking Therapy’ on the intake form.

Assessments (£20) will be with our Lead Counsellor Emma and subsequent therapy sessions (£65) with our Trainee Counselling Psychologist Emily. Low cost places are available for those in need ❤️

Contact us if you have any questions or need support with booking in!

A gentle reminder that our cancellation policy is 48 hours notice, please support us to keep supporting you by respectin...
18/07/2025

A gentle reminder that our cancellation policy is 48 hours notice, please support us to keep supporting you by respecting this 🥰

Participant Invitation: Research on Therapeutic Horse Riding and Mental HealthAre you an autistic adult (diagnosed or se...
15/07/2025

Participant Invitation: Research on Therapeutic Horse Riding and Mental Health

Are you an autistic adult (diagnosed or self-identifying) who has taken part in at least three therapeutic horse riding sessions?

I am conducting a research study exploring the perceived benefits and barriers that autistic adults experience when accessing therapeutic riding for mental health support. I am currently looking for participants who are willing to share their experiences.

What’s involved:
A one-to-one, in-person interview lasting approximately 45–60 minutes. The conversation will focus on your personal experiences with therapeutic riding.

Location: Hope Meadows
Scheduling: Flexible and arranged at a time that suits you
Ethics: This study has received ethics approval from University of Lincoln, reference UOL2025_19424

If you are interested in taking part or would like more information, please contact us via message with an email address that you are happy to be contacted on. Your insights would be greatly valued.

Please feel free to share this with others who may be eligible.

Just a reminder that our therapy and riding teams will be out of office from 3pm today (10th July) for a planned break t...
10/07/2025

Just a reminder that our therapy and riding teams will be out of office from 3pm today (10th July) for a planned break to rest our horses and do some team development 🐴

They’ll return on 17th July, except Abi, who’ll be back on 21st July.

Tuesday and Thursday Alternative Provision will continue as normal with Georgie, and Rachel & Mel will still be available via phone and email for any queries ❤️

The weather’s been all over the place lately and it’s definitely having an impact on both horses and humans, but not eve...
07/07/2025

The weather’s been all over the place lately and it’s definitely having an impact on both horses and humans, but not everyone reacts in the same way 🌦️

Our heavier cobs struggle in the heat and can usually be found hiding in the shade together, while Maisie (mostly Thoroughbred) loves nothing more than lying flat out in the sunshine… but she was horrified by the rain yesterday!

People are just the same, some of us love the warmth, others find it too much, and that’s okay. What matters is noticing how your body feels and giving it what it needs, whether that’s staying indoors or stretching out in the sun.

Whatever the weather decides to do this week, take inspiration from our herd by unapologetically doing what helps you feel most comfortable 🐴

Another wonderful weekend delivering our Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Riding Instruction, that’s module 2 complete ✅Th...
06/07/2025

Another wonderful weekend delivering our Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Riding Instruction, that’s module 2 complete ✅

Thank you to our cohort for already creating such a reflective and empathetic space for learning 🐴

Great to have our CEO, Emily, presenting her doctoral research at the Division of Counselling Psychology Annual Conferen...
05/07/2025

Great to have our CEO, Emily, presenting her doctoral research at the Division of Counselling Psychology Annual Conference yesterday 🥰

Her work explores clients’ relational and embodied experiences in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, specifically looking at how the relationships between client, horse, and therapist can lead to change and healing 🐴

It was a brilliant opportunity to share this exciting exploratory study, with a full day of learning from other amazing speakers too!

We will not be running any ridden sessions tomorrow due to the high temperatures forecast, clients please check your ema...
29/06/2025

We will not be running any ridden sessions tomorrow due to the high temperatures forecast, clients please check your emails for alternative options 🫶

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North Hykeham

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

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+441522396643

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