The Centered Rider

08/10/2024

As we are approaching the end of term, we are starting to put together our new Herd Connections Groups for after the October half-term break. These groups aim to support children and young people to:
- Build positive self-esteem, self-confidence and self-love
- Learn about fight/flight/freeze triggers and responses
- Develop self-regulation strategies
- Explore sensory overload
- Develop self-advocacy skills
- Learn how to nourish their body and mind
- Create social connections with like-minded peers
- Enjoy peace and calm in nature, surrounded by animals

All our learning is experiential as the young people learn how to care and interact with the animals, which in turn opens up many conversations about what we need to feel comfortable, content and regulated ourselves.

Group sessions:

Monday 11:15-12:15 (Ages 7-11) - ONE SPACE LEFT
Monday 13:00-14:00 (Ages 11-15) - TWO SPACES LEFT
Wednesday 16:00-17:00 (Ages 8-12) - TWO SPACES LEFT
Friday 11:30-12:30 (Ages 12-15) – ONE SPACE LEFT
Friday 13:00-14:00 (Age group undecided) - FOUR SPACES LEFT

Please email oats.jc@outlook.com to enquire about booking a place on a group.

www.oats-uk.org.uk

06/09/2024

Check out the plans for tomorrows barefoot walk.
https://wix.to/KlHpiQ1

With just over 24 hours till the start of the walk, I think it is safe to say that we are not going to be blessed with the amazing (if a little hot) weather that we had last year. Therefore the advice of what to bring is going to be very different from that of last year. WHATS THE PLAN?2:30pm - 3:00...

19/08/2024

Just over a couple of weeks to go till the barefoot walk. Don’t forget to book your tickets!

Head to www.bareoursoles.com now!

Tickets include walk, ice cream, finishing drink (adults), finishing medal (kids), BBQ food.

Don’t fancy food? Not a problem, just purchase a “no food” ticket and you receive all the goodies without the food.

Waiting till after payday? Also not a problem just let me know and I’ll put your name down so we can get an idea of numbers for food.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

04/08/2024

Tickets are available for the Barefoot walk.

🍾 Adult tickets include the walk, an Ice cream, finishers drink, and food after the event.
🍦 Child tickets include the walk, ice cream, finishers medal, and food after the event
🍦🍾 Walk only tickets include the walk, ice cream and a drink (adults) or medal (children) but do not include food after the event.

Purchase your tickets here:

Bare Your Soles is an event for fundraising for Ataxia UK, a charity that supports people affected by ataxia. Ataxia is a group of neurological disorders that affect balance, coordination, and speech. Ataxia UK provides support, information, and research to improve the lives of people with ataxia. B...

26/07/2024

Tickets for the barefoot walk are on sale now!!! Please visit the website to get more information and book your spot!

Bare Your Soles is an event for fundraising for Ataxia UK, a charity that supports people affected by ataxia. Ataxia is a group of neurological disorders that affect balance, coordination, and speech. Ataxia UK provides support, information, and research to improve the lives of people with ataxia. B...

22/06/2024

We are getting to that time of year that I start banging on about the Barefoot walk. This year we are trying to be a little more organised so the day runs a little more smoothly. (Handing out T-shirts and jumpers on the day was just a little too chaotic for my liking).
The website is now live just bare with me while I smooth out the kinks. Any web geniuses out there please let me know if you want to help out! Tech is not one of my strengths!

www.Bareoursoles.com

18/05/2024

This Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA) awareness day, we'd like to take time to thank each and every one of you who have taken part in FA research, be it surveys, interviews or clinical trials. Your input and your voice are vital in moving towards better an understanding of, and treatments for, FA.

We would like to thank the researchers and healthcare professionals working in the FA space for your continued dedication and hard work.

To read more about FA, see our leaflet 'Friedreich's ataxia: The Facts' here: https://www.ataxia.org.uk/about-ataxia-uk/types-of-ataxia/.

To read more about the diagnosis and management of FA, see the Ataxia UK Medical Guidelines here https://www.ern-rnd.eu/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ERN-RND-Affirmed-Ataxia-UK-Guideline_final_v2.pdf.

11/05/2024

I have been a little quiet lately as things in life have taken a dramatic turn. My focus has massively changed for personal reasons but I could not be more excited about the new direction of my career.

The past year I have met the most inspiring and amazing group of occupational therapists and physiotherapists and feel privileged to now call them my friends.

The case studies have started and it has made me even more aware of how much I love working with children and horses!

Equine facilitated therapy here we come!

03/02/2024

Having a spring clean and I have far too many power resistance loops. If you would like to purchase one please pm me or comment.

💪Brand new, light strength £10 (special price for followers) I only have 4 so get your order in quickly. Happy to post.

02/02/2024

Are you wanting to improve your riding position and performance but can't find the motivation or just don't know where to start? Why not try our rider specific exercise class with a lovely supportive group.

I have spaces on the Monday lunch time class 1-2pm at Sdm* Total Therapy Studios and the Thursday evening class - 7-8pm at the Laurie Apted Building at Southwater Sports Club.

If you would like more information please send a PM.

18/12/2023

I wanted to announce a save the date! We have dates confirmed with the Knepp estate for the barefoot walk!

🦶🦶🦶🦶🦶🦶🦶🦶🦶🦶🦶🦶🦶🦶👏👏👏Saturday 7th September 👏👏👏

Hope you see you there!

Please PM to express interest.