Willow Barn Equines

Willow Barn Equines In Equine Assisted Learning horses reflect our emotions, helping us feel safe and calm. I work with competition horses and at Redwings Horse Sanctuary.

The groundwork-based programmes builds self-awareness, emotional awareness, trust through connection, and present-moment interaction with the horse. I work as an Inclusion Practitioner with 20+ years’ experience supporting children, young people aged 5–19 and their families through education. I specialise in Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, PDA, anxiety, SEMH, EBSA and more. I have always been

perceptive and responsive to the needs of young people and supporting them by building their resilience and developing their confidence. After my son was diagnosed with ASC and Sensory Processing Disorder, I realised how much he struggled to just 'be'. My son's first encounter with a horse was heart-warming, after five minutes of just being with the horse- feeling its coat, its breath on the back of his hands, observing the detail in its eyes - my son regulated and calmed. That moment was the turning point for me I knew I wanted to help other young people. It showed me the powerful, grounding connection between horses and humans, especially for young people and how working therapeutically with horses in Equine Assisted Learning combining an alternative learning approach can help them flourish and by supporting young people to survive and thrive to reach their own goals is what I feel most passionate about. Alongside my school work, I'm a practitioner at another equine facility, holding sessions with young people affected by trauma, cancer and neurodiversity. I hold qualifications in SEN, Mental health, Equine Psychology, and Handling and Managing horses in Equine-Assisted Learning. My DBS and safeguarding training are updated yearly, and I’m fully licensed (LN/202400601) with WCC.

December,
03/01/2026

December,

November; Hand held sparklers, footprints by torch light, warm days chilling out, focus spots, spaghetti hay slurping, g...
14/11/2025

November; Hand held sparklers, footprints by torch light, warm days chilling out, focus spots, spaghetti hay slurping, grandparent care.

Autumn challenges, Libby choose feeling happy = yellow flag.
03/11/2025

Autumn challenges, Libby choose feeling happy = yellow flag.

Happy Halloween from the Devil pony and spider Lib.
30/10/2025

Happy Halloween from the Devil pony and spider Lib.

08/10/2025

My son is 9 years old and has been attending Willow Barn Equines for 1:1 sessions with Claire since June 25. He has a strong passion for animals especially horses.

He has loved every session and cannot wait for his next weekly session.

Claire has been amazing with my son and I feel at ease leaving him there, she understands his needs and has taught him so much about horses.

I would 100% recommend Claire’s services at Willow Barn Equines.

Le C (Parent)

Plaiting skills, upside down day, learning saddle parts. Brownie's day out at Redwings.
07/10/2025

Plaiting skills, upside down day, learning saddle parts. Brownie's day out at Redwings.

Farrier visit and tea all round, Libby loving her iron lollipop 😄
30/09/2025

Farrier visit and tea all round, Libby loving her iron lollipop 😄

Pony picnic
29/09/2025

Pony picnic

Stillness and grounding
29/09/2025

Stillness and grounding

Start of Autumn, progression certificates, Autumn peg printing, journal entries, pony care and much more.
24/09/2025

Start of Autumn, progression certificates, Autumn peg printing, journal entries, pony care and much more.

Both E and Libby pausing, in the moment x
09/09/2025

Both E and Libby pausing, in the moment x

Yay mum your here finally ...now give me grass 🥲
04/09/2025

Yay mum your here finally ...now give me grass 🥲

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20 Main Road, Middleton Cheney
Banbury
OX172ND

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 4pm - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 4pm - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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