16/01/2024
🗣️We have some news 🗣️
We are changing our services after a review of the last ten years.
We have always been a therapeutic centre offering connection work on the ground with our herd of ponies and horses. In addition we have run pony parties and pony experience sessions for many many years offering children a chance to have a pony ride as part of the session.
Due to changes in legislations and also our belief that the enjoyment of horses is as much about the connection with them on the ground as in riding them, we have decided to no longer offer any pony rides to the public during parties or pony sessions. We know that this might be disappointing for those that have previously enjoyed riding our ponies and horses but part of our decision is also about the welfare of our herd. All of our herd are ridden outside of thier Follyfoot sessions by with Sophie or Claire or thier children- the work they do within sessions offers them variety. They are busy equine partners and we want them to remain happy and healthy.
There are many riding schools local to us that offer riding sessions and many cater for much younger children these days. We are happy to recommend some.
We what can offer is a very different experience to that during a riding lesson.
We give a children and adults alike the chance to get to know our horses on the ground and learn how to communicate and connect with them using the Magic of horsemanship.
We will still be running parties (limited availability) and pony session where time allows and will focus on learning all about horses, their care and how to "talk to horses" ok their language and experience a wonderful connection using movement and play. We can do this with young children as well as teens and adults.
Our connection work is so special and creates lasting memories for those who experience the magic of horse whispering!