Heartland Eqine Facilitated Learning IEFL

25/11/2025

Every horse — and every human — has moments of weakness.
When your horse is broken, you gently gather his strength back,
step by step, breath by breath,
because he trusts you more than words could ever say.

And when you are the one who breaks —
he simply stays by your side.
No demands, no judgment, no questions.
Just a warm gaze and a quiet heart
that stitches your cracks in ways no one else can.

That’s why a horse is never “just an animal.”
He is your anchor. Your calm.
The one who heals you without even knowing he’s creating a miracle. 🤎🐴

25/11/2025

🧂 Salt for Horses in Winter — Don’t Skip It! ❄️🐴

As the colder months arrive, many horses drink less, their gut slows down, and the risk of impaction colic increases.
One of the easiest ways to support them is daily salt.

⭐ Why salt is essential:

Encourages regular drinking

Supports hydration, gut motility, muscle & nerve function

Helps prevent impaction colic

Balances electrolytes when on hay

🧂 How much salt?

For a 500kg horse:

1–2 tablespoons (15–30g) per day

Light work → ~15g

Moderate work → ~30g

Heavy sweat → add an electrolyte mix on top.

👉 This is in addition to free-choice access to a salt lick (horses rarely lick enough to meet needs) or free choice loose salt can work if you can keep it dry.

🧊 Winter hydration tip:

Salt + slightly warmed water = a big increase in drinking.
Most horses drink 30–40% more when water isn’t icy cold.

⭐ What type of salt? (Here’s the truth, simple & final!)

Honestly?
Use whatever salt your horse will reliably eat.
The body only cares about the sodium + chloride, not the colour of the rock.

Plain table salt → perfect, affordable, consistent.

Sea salt / Himalayan → also fine, but the “extra minerals” are minor and don’t replace a balancer.

Loose salt works better than blocks for accurate intake.

Avoid flavoured salts or low-sodium salts.

👉 The main thing is consistency, not brand, colour, or marketing.

25/11/2025

Why horses???

24/11/2025

Hello everyone ❤️
I’d love to introduce myself.
My name is Joanna, and I run Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) sessions at Swallow Farm Stables, Wellington Heath. I have been working professionally in the equine and wellbeing field for over 20 years, and I’m passionate about helping both children and adults grow, develop, and thrive through meaningful connection with horses.
I warmly invite you to come for a taster session — you may find that what we offer is exactly what you or your little ones need.
All sessions are by appointment only and can be booked via:
📧 [email protected]
📞 07825 369531
Alongside EFL, I also run mindfulness-based art and craft sessions for children of all ages at Wellington Heath Village Hall on Saturdays.
What I Offer
As an EFL coach, I provide highly professional, tailored support for:
Neurodivergent children and adults
Individuals with additional needs
Those with learning difficulties
Anyone facing emotional, mental health, or general wellbeing challenges
My horses and I work together to support clients through moments of transition, development, or when extra guidance and grounding are needed.
What Makes EFL Different
It’s important to know that EFL is not the same as general horse riding.
While both involve horses, the goals, methods, and training are completely different.
My work focuses on:
Connection
Grounding and emotional balance
Mindfulness and awareness
Natural horsemanship
Understanding horses as living, feeling beings — not simply animals to ride
In EFL, horses are partners in learning and healing. Their presence helps us build self-awareness, resilience, confidence, and calm. This is the foundation of my practice.
The Heartland Community
Over the past year, I have been building something special: Heartland, our growing EFL family. As a member, you receive:
Individualised sessions
Access to supportive WhatsApp groups
Helpful shared resources and discussions
Written assessments (useful for medical or educational needs)
Articles and guidance written by me
A friendly, diverse community of families supporting one another
We also host:
Mindfulness art & craft groups
Women’s circle events
Parent support gatherings
Seasonal celebrations and community activities at the stables
My hope is that Heartland becomes a safe, inspiring space where both children and adults feel seen, supported, and connected.
If any of this resonates with you, or if you feel something is missing in your life and you’d like to explore a new path, please feel free to get in touch or come visit us. I’d love to meet you.
Stay warm, take care of yourselves, and — most importantly — stay positive. ❤️

21/11/2025

19/09/2025

We are approaching my favourite time of the year. Nostalgic whether accompanying by intensive work for as and kids . If you think that you all ready settle in to school routine and looking for some extra activities for your children please feel free to contact us we still have many availability for new clients ❤️

25/07/2025

Summer activities with ponies ❤️

21/04/2025

There are some amazing pictures I would like to share from our opening day . I would like to thanking to all of you who make this day so special. You were all amazing 🤩 looking forward for the next event ❤️