Kent Equine Facilitated Learning

08/01/2026

In extreme weather the horses benefit from an extreme weather check. This warm blip has given me the opportunity to fill the back trough tonight so at just before 9 I’m filling the trough and thankfully the rain has ceased the yard is saturated road side and the boys are greatful to return to the back field. They spent a few days nearer the road to get to the troughs we can fill when it’s freezing .. putting a fresh bale up the back field takes some effort in the muddiest of path ways so a dragged ton bag dragged with a lead rope really pleased the ponies and sent them in to fight flight… all is calm now … I must mention too that the boys had got out from the lower field as it began to represent an extension of the river Darenth .. so I’m so grateful to get them back to the safety of their top field … chaos would have ensued …if id done my earlier plans for this evening which would have been a Chinese and an early night …

04/01/2026

As the school term begins in January 2026 we at Kent Equine Facilitated Learning would like remind people of what we do to support young people.

Our 1-1 equine learning and therapy has helped so many young people whether self doctors or clinical referral.

Many local schools support children on role who find life challenging. Paying for sessions that help school become more accessible.

We support Eating disorder impatients and young people returning home via the NHS.

Our families and young people feel instant changes in well being for the better.

Our team of people has grown to offer more diverse support.

Laura Howshall our equine learning facilitator is now in training to become a counsellor.

Caroline Sharp Therapies is our resident young persons Councellor.

Alex Gulland returns to the yard offering both equine learning and equine therapy sessions

Claudia Grist is our external mentor who has been supporting our endeavours for the 7th year bringing her knowledge as a facilitator and her business mentoring.

Sarah Taylor is integral to or supported work experience offer where she supervises our young people into becoming employable in this industry and others.

Macie our regular yard support cares for our animals daily ensuring or horses are kept to a great standard.

Liam our land manager works tirelessly to ensure our yard is safe with larger jobs like refurbing, paths and tree care.

We also seek to plough all profits back into the space as our builders have returned since the installation of our sand school to put in fully accessible toilets pathways and repair damaged hard standing.

Then there’s the directors Michelle Budd Beverly Waller and Carolyn Bellers who have been in the saddle since 2018 supporting the idea that horses just help people feel good.

The list of young people’s services we support is endless.

Our services are fundable to those who have no means of payment or support yet we do charge services that have funding in place.

If you would like your young person to be part of what we do please get in touch.

We start with a 30 in person consultation at £55 then look at how sessions will move forward.

We do ensure that our clients understand that our horses are fully respected as sentient beings and are always given lots of space to share sessions with our clients with very little to no ropes used.. this seems to support the basis of very healthy relationships moving forward.

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15/12/2025

✨ Winter Equinox – Adult Morning Space to Breathe ✨

As the year turns and daylight balances with night, we invite you to pause with us in a gentle morning gathering for adults. The Winter Equinox is a time of stillness, reflection, and renewal—a perfect moment to step away from the rush and reconnect with yourself.

🌿 In this space, you’ll find:

Quiet moments to breathe deeply and restore calm

Gentle equine presence to ground and steady your energy

Guided reflections to honour the season of balance and transition

A supportive environment to release what no longer serves and welcome new intentions

This is not about doing, but about being—allowing yourself to rest, breathe, and align with the rhythm of nature.

📅 Date: Sunday 21 December 2025📍 Location: Kent Equine Facilitated Learning Yard 💫 For adults seeking renewal, balance, and a mindful start to the season

📧 Contact & Booking: thelittlehorseyard@gmail.com

Come as you are, leave with a lighter heart.

30/11/2025

I love that her whiskers blend with the skin around my eyes high lighting them. Saffy. The force of nature who manages the ponies with explosive power and grace .. oh I love you 🫶🏻🥰

29/11/2025

Affirmation for December I am allowed to SHINE life Loves me when I LOVE MYSELF…Louise Haye 🔆🫶🏻

28/11/2025

28/11/2025

28/11/2025

Starting the day with positive affirmations is my number one for self care here’s the YouTube link for my go to we share this with client families to create loving vibes towards self and others .. How you treat yourself is a direct reflection of our others will treat you. At Kent Equine Facilitated Learning we include others as the herd too.

This is a very powerful way to make a small change in the home 🏡

This audio really is an easy access tool for self love 💕

Give yourself grace. You can be so tough on yourself sometimes but you must learn to give yourself grace. The beauty of life is the actual journey. Now is th...

23/11/2025

IMPORTANT UPDATE: FAMILY ADVICE CLINICS

📢 Gravesend Family Advice Clinic Update

A quick update for this week’s clinic at The City Praise Centre:

🚗 Parking: Due to an event on Thursday, the main car park won’t be available. Please use the side car park, accessed via Dering Way (opposite Kwik Fit).

👋 Staff update: Dez won’t be at the clinic this week, but a family advisor will still be available to assist you. Dez will be back on 27th November.

CLINIC DATES:

Dartford – New Venue
When: Tuesdays, term time only, starting 9 September
Time: 9.30 am – 2 pm
Where: Dartford Valley Rugby Club, Cotton Lane, Dartford DA2 6PD
Final 1-2-1 Advice Drop-in for 2025: Tuesday, 9 December
Restart: Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Sevenoaks
When: Wednesdays, term time only, starting 10 September
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Where: House in the Basement, Youth Café, Stag Community Arts Centre, London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ
Final 1-2-1 Advice Drop-in for 2025: Wednesday, 10 December
Restart: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Entry via the right-hand side of the Stag Theatre.

Gravesend
When: Thursdays, term time only, starting 11 September
Time: 9.30 am – 2 pm
Where: The Maltings, City Praise Centre, 9-11 Lower Road, Gravesend DA12 2LY
Final 1-2-1 Advice Drop-in for 2025: Thursday, 11 December
Restart: Thursday, 15 January 2026

For more information and contact details, visit our website: www.wearebeams.org.uk/family-advice/

22/11/2025