Welcome to our webpage.
Information
What we do...
- We offer both horse care and a riding experience. People can participate in just the care or riding or both parts.
- If they feel confident to do so they can take part in qualifictions such as: Changing lives through horses & ASDAN.
Why we do it...
- It can improve social skills and allow them to make new friends.
- It can also improve their mental health significantly.
Who is it for...
- Large focus on school aged children, however we can accommodate anyone over 5.
- Specifically people who struggle in a mainstream environment.
When is it...
- We offer this on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.
- Between the hours of 10-3.
About Us
Jeannette Wheeler
Director
- I have been involved with horses my whole life, having grown up on a farm and working in the industry for over 45 years.
- I have also been working with a range of children for a similar amount of time, teaching them to ride horses as well as learning how to care for them.
- I have numerous qualifications in Equestrian coaching, such as: BHS Stage 4 coach, RDA Group Coach, Ride Safe Trainer & Many more.
- I am also qualified in 1st aid & Safeguarding.
Jack Wheeler
Director
- I have a first class degree in Secondary Education, PE & Sport.
- I have also got 7 years experience working in a mainstream secondary education setting, in a variety of roles such as teaching and pastoral care.
- I too have been involved with horses my whole life, having grown up on in the environment. With a family full of horses.
- I rode horses for the first 15 years of my life and remain involved in the equine industry through a voluntary basis since then.
- I also have a designated safeguarding lead qualification.
Success Stories
Child A
Child B
Child C
- Child C has been with us for many years throughout their schooling.
- They have additional needs, including an EHCP.
- They have been attending our care and riding sessions for the majority of their secondary and post-16 education.
- This has improved their confidence and self-esteem, as well as social skills, leading to new friendships.
- They are now about to embark on the next chapter of their education journey, which wouldn’t have been possible without our support.
- Child B came to us whilst attending secondary school.
- Their attendance was extremely low and they were starting to become a school refuser due to disengagement.
- We combined the experience we offer, alongside their learning in the mainstream setting, with the aim to improve their confidence and engagement.
- This was crucial in helping the child secure GCSE Qualifications and gave them multiple options in their further education.
- Child A came to us when they were around 12 or 13 and were struggling mentally, having suicidal thoughts.
- They weren’t regularly accessing mainstream education.
- They are now in their late teens and are working in the equine industry succesfully completing qualifications.
- They are much more confident in every walk of life.
Schools
We have been working closely with a number of schools in the last 12 months. We also work closely with Families/carers to support students who are not in school, as they are home educated.
Keys Group
Bingley Grammar
Titus Salts
Beckfoot
Oakbank
Witherslack
South Craven
Skipton Academy
Highfield
