Hope Meadows Equine Assisted Recovery CIC

18/03/2026

Georgie and Prince did some wonderful mat training in the sunshine this afternoon ☀️ Prince is learning that placing his front feet on the mat is rewarded, and in future this can help him understand cues in ridden sessions. We’re enjoying these positive reinforcement practice sessions as we work towards implementing it more fully 🥰

Thank you Sara McIver - Training and Behaviour Thoughts!

16/03/2026

Our Spring closure this year is 13th - 19th April 🌱

No sessions will run during this time to give the herd a proper break from human contact. This is the third year we’ve put in these regular full closures to give the horses their “annual leave”, and it always does them the world of good!

Thank you for supporting us with this 🥰

15/03/2026

30 seconds of the herd foraging and birds tweeting in the background 🥰

We’ve been experimenting with scattering loose hay in different places, alongside the usual haynets, to encourage the horses’ natural searching behaviours. They seem to be enjoying it so far and it adds some enrichment to their day 🐴

13/03/2026

Over the next few weeks, our therapy team are putting together some short “meet the team” videos. You’ll hear each of us talk a little bit about who we are and how we work, hopefully helping you feel more comfortable before that first session. We’ll post them here and on our website 🥰

Pictured is one of our wonderful counsellors Eleanor, with gorgeous Jasper, who was first up for videos!🐴

11/03/2026

Clover was living her best life this afternoon ☀️ We’re seeing a lot of sunbathing ponies recently which is a sure sign that the weather is turning!

07/03/2026

Therapy can be one of the most valuable ways of coping with the difficult feelings that come from modern life, but spending time in a herd of horses offers an extra layer of connection that gives us a feeling of being truly safe to rest. Their here-and-now focus and steady nature is so helpful in bringing us back to our own quiet corner of the world, even if just for a little while ❤️

05/03/2026

We are living for these beautiful mornings on the yard 🫶

04/03/2026

Ekkie reckons there’s nothing quite as good as a roll in the sand on a sunny evening 🥰

03/03/2026

24/02/2026

Enrichment is so important to all animals throughout their lives. At Hope Meadows we use enrichment to encourage natural behaviours.

In this video you can see how our AP students have created their own snuffle mats. Snuffle mats can encourage scentwork, horses have a well developed sense of smell and their muzzle is very sensitive to touch and different textures. A snuffle mat gives the horses chance to use their foraging skills and find tasty treats between the folds of material. Foraging is an important behaviour for horses and it’s important they get the opportunity to practise this for both their physical and mental wellbeing!

22/02/2026

Have your say on ADHD support in Lincolnshire.

We want to hear from people with ADHD, those waiting for assessment, families, professionals, and anyone interested in improving local support.

Share your views and help shape future services. lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk/adhd-survey

20/02/2026

Getting started with Equine Assisted Psychotherapy sessions ✨

We have therapy availability for both adults and young people at present - no diagnosis or previous horse experience required. We are neurodiversity-affirming, LGBTQ+ welcoming, and practice in an accepting, non-judgemental way 💕

Many clients choose to book a 20min visit to our site to find out if what we offer is right for them, and you can easily book this online for no cost: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=24560033&appointmentType=67595797

If you already know you’re ready to get started, or want a more in depth conversation, you can book in for an initial assessment: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=24560033&appointmentType=70548386

Currently we have spaces with our qualified counsellors, including one member of our team who is finishing her training in Somatic Trauma Therapy, as well as very limited low cost spaces available with our student counsellor.

Our Alternative Provision has slightly different process - you can make an enquiry via the website: https://www.hopemeadows.co.uk/alternativeprovision or book in for an AP visit: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=24560033&appointmentType=category:Alternative%20Provision%20Visit

If you’re unsure about any part of the process, you can always send us an email on enquiries@hopemeadows.co.uk and our wonderful admin, Rachel, will be happy to help!🐴