12/05/2026
It was amazing to deliver our Veterans experience demo yesterday- this is one participants experience, thank you George and thank you Teri from Walk Talk Action, appreciate all who came with open minds. It was a privilege to serve you.
Equine therapy = Awesome 🐴
New challenges - New experiences
Honestly don't know where to start with this as you REALLY need to experience it
It's hard to put into words how the horses make you feel, it's at ease and relaxed, but on edge at the beginning (especially if you're not used to being around horses). Confidence growing as the minutes pass, tension releasing in your body as they look at you. If you're lucky enough to build connection with them it really is indescribable 🤯
There is still a stigma around the word 'therapy' and thinking you're sat opposite someone as they ask you about your childhood - That isn't always the case and not everyone needs that, hence why so much research has gone into other therapy methods, equine being one
Why does equine work so well?
🐴 The connection between human and horse is real
🐴 They don't judge
🐴 They don't know anything about you, nor you know anything about them - No boundaries to trigger traumas etc
🐴 They feel our emotions
🐴 Most importantly - They LISTEN!
On top of this, you're out in the countryside and slowing down from the modern fast paced life. Be honest, the outdoors helps clear the mind, so add some equine therapy and it's a double dose of awesomeness
Might sound silly at first, but don't knock it until you've tried it
I've said it for years and is also partly where came from
Sometimes we just need to talk, just offload our brain and have no one try give you reasonings or responses
A horse won't try and pick your brain, they'll just listen and maybe give you a nudge/hug if you're lucky (or a nibble of the shoulder but I won't hold it against him, it was lunch time)
What CHOICEScic have made is nothing short of incredible and is going to help, save and change peoples lives - FACT. I mean they already have done, but now they have a Veterans service to add to the mix 🇬🇧
A huge, HUGE thank you to Tracey, Laura and Lisa at Choices CiC for putting on the demo day yesterday and I can't wait to get stuck in a bit more
You don't have to be a Veteran, they do have other workshops available so please go check out their website
👉🏼 https://www.choices-cic.org.uk/
Healing through horses: We provide Equine-Assisted Therapies. Our mission is to create a space where healing and learning happen through partnership with horses, empowering individuals to find strength, confidence and hope.
