Operation Centaur

16/10/2025

Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy teaches us that words are not always needed to feel better. Come and learn how this works on our Essential Skills course this November - final places now booking.

16/10/2025

Richmond Park by Horse-Drawn Carriage. Join us for an enchanting, festive ride through one of London’s most beautiful landscapes. Beginning at the stables at Holly Lodge, you’ll be greeted with seasonal refreshments before stepping aboard a six-person Park Brake carriage, drawn by magnificent Shire horses. Over seventy-five minutes, you’ll journey through the park’s quiet avenues and open meadows, taking in the winter stillness and wildlife at close hand. Wrapped in blankets, you’ll enjoy hot chocolate and delicious mince pies as the rhythmic sound of hooves and bells accompanies you through the crisp air. What better way to embrace the season.

12/10/2025

The genius of equine-assisted therapy is that the horse invites talk, but does not require it to communicate”. So states Alain de Botton, philosopher and founder of the School of Life, in a review of Prof Andreas Liefooghe’s latest book on equine-assisted psychotherapy and coaching.

In a world of chaos where everyone seems to highjack the narrative, the non-verbal has never been more important. We can all benefit from learning to communicate without words.

Andreas, founder of Operation Centaur, will facilitate this three-day intensive course. The Operation Centaur model provides an evidence-based framework, and is therefore the first of its kind in the field. The course addresses all essential components of working with horses in helping relationships.

The programme is for both professional helpers and for those who want to understand how horses can play a pivotal role in our psychological well-being. Based on experiential action learning, participants will spend considerable hands-on time with the horses.

The course facilitates deep personal learning, as well as a professional skills framework for helping relationships. An Operation Centaur Certificate will be provided.

07/10/2025

07/10/2025

17/09/2025

Come and learn how horses help us in psychotherapy. Our three day course is experiential and gives an essential introduction to psychotherapists, counsellors, coaches and equine professionals who want a sound foundation in equine-facilitated learning. Now booking for November.

17/09/2025

The genius of equine-assisted therapy is that the horse invites talk, but does not require it to communicate". So states Alain de Botton, philosopher and founder of the School of Life, in a review of Prof Andreas Liefooghe's latest book on equine-assisted psychotherapy and coaching.

In a world of chaos where everyone seems to highjack the narrative, the non-verbal has never been more important. We can all benefit from learning to communicate without words.

Andreas, founder of Operation Centaur, will facilitate this three-day intensive course. The Operation Centaur model provides an evidence-based framework, and is therefore the first of its kind in the field. The course addresses all essential components of working with horses in helping relationships.

The programme is for both professional helpers and for those who want to understand how horses can play a pivotal role in our psychological well-being. Based on experiential action learning, participants will spend considerable hands-on time with the horses.

The course facilitates deep personal learning, as well as a professional skills framework for helping relationships. An Operation Centaur Certificate will be provided.

Friday 14/11-Sunday 16/11
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14/08/2025

A 24-hour immersive retreat on 31/08 held at the serene and elegant Bingham Riverhouse. Where the rhythm of the river meets the hush of ancient trees, a rare space is created - one that invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect.

This intimate experience brings together equine-assisted therapy, forest bathing, mindfulness and meditation, and embodied presence - in a shared pursuit of clarity, restoration, and deeper self-awareness.

Co-facilitated by Operation Centaur, whose therapeutic work with horses is internationally acclaimed, and Bhuti at the Bingham Riverhouse - this retreat offers a return to what is quiet and essential within you.

27/07/2025

19/07/2025

A 24-hour immersive retreat held at the serene and elegant Bingham Riverhouse. Where the rhythm of the river meets the hush of ancient trees, a rare space is created - one that invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect.

This intimate experience brings together equine-assisted therapy, forest bathing, mindfulness and meditation, and embodied presence - in a shared pursuit of clarity, restoration, and deeper self-awareness.

Co-facilitated by Operation Centaur, whose therapeutic work with horses is internationally acclaimed, and Bhuti at the Bingham Riverhouse - this retreat offers a return to what is quiet and essential within you. Link in bio.

19/07/2025

SCAM WARNING! Someone called or associated with Mikolaj Jarozewski is charging people £200 to visit fictitious horses for sale. We DO NOT sell horses and people turn up understandably upset having been duped to pay for a visit to a non-existent horse. Meta has offered zero assistance in stopping this. Someone helpfully screenshotted the bank details - so please spread far and wide Look for MIKOLAJ JAROSZEWSKI and help us stop these vile people.

19/07/2025

This is a scam we have tried to take down and Facebook does not cooperate. There is a site pretending to be Petersham Farm Stables - which is our livery yard. They charge a viewing fee of £200 and then block that person. We now know this is MIKOLAJ WIKTOR JAROZEWSKI - please DO NOT fall for this scam and post as widely as you can - with thanks from all of us.