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Offering Equine Facilitated Wellbeing and professional development sessions, equine behaviour lessons

29/10/2026

🐴 Little moments, BIG milestones for Clyde. ❤️

This morning, Clyde let the girls groom him for the very first time! 🥹

It might seem like a small thing, but for a horse who is still learning to trust, it’s a huge step.

We started with just the lick-it, giving Clyde time to feel comfortable and check in. Then, slowly, we introduced the brush.

The girls noticed that the first brush felt a little too scratchy for him, so rather than pushing through, they listened to what he was telling them and swapped it for a softer one.

And do you know what? By the end, Clyde was happy for them to brush his whole body with the softer brush! ❤️

No rushing, no pressure, no expectations. Just patience, observation and a willingness to listen.

These moments are just as important for the girls as they are for Clyde. They’re learning that communication isn’t always about words; it’s about noticing the little things, respecting boundaries and being prepared to change what we’re doing when someone tells us they’re uncomfortable.

Trust isn’t something we demand. It’s something we earn, one little moment at a time.

And this morning, the girls and Clyde showed us exactly what that looks like. 🌱🐴

25/10/2026

✨ SOME SESSIONS HAPPEN EXACTLY WHEN THEY ARE MEANT TO ✨

There are moments when you can’t help but feel that the timing of something is far more significant than coincidence.

Today’s intuitive healing session was one of those moments. 🌕🐴

As we came together with the horses, the session unfolded into something deeply connected to ancestral healing, the patterns we inherit, and the things we may unknowingly carry through generations.

Sometimes, the things we struggle with aren’t simply about our own experiences. They can be connected to family patterns, inherited beliefs, old wounds and ways of being that have travelled through generations.

And sometimes, the most powerful part of healing is bringing awareness to those patterns, acknowledging what has been carried, and creating space for something different to emerge.

🌿 And then there was the timing…

We are approaching Samhain, the ancient festival marking the turning of the Wheel of the Year, a time traditionally associated with honouring our ancestors, remembering those who came before us, and reflecting on the cycle of life, death and renewal.

In many spiritual traditions, this is also the time when the veil between the worlds is believed to be at its thinnest, making it a particularly meaningful time to connect with ancestral wisdom and remember those who have shaped the path before us.

Add the energy and symbolism of the full moon, illuminating what may have been hidden in the shadows, and today’s session felt especially poignant.

🌕 What if the things we are ready to release find their way to the surface when we are finally ready to meet them?

In our work, we don’t force the process. We don’t arrive with a predetermined outcome or try to make something happen.

We hold space.

We allow the horses their freedom of choice. We listen, observe, feel and remain open to what unfolds. The session is guided by what arises in that moment, rather than what we think should happen.

And sometimes, what unfolds feels like a gentle reminder that healing doesn’t always follow a schedule. It happens in its own time, in its own way, when we have the space to meet what is ready to be seen.

Perhaps today’s session was a reminder that we are not separate from the stories that came before us, but neither are we destined to repeat them.

We can honour our ancestors without carrying every burden.
We can acknowledge the past without allowing it to define our future.
We can choose to nurture new patterns for ourselves and those who come after us.

✨ Sometimes, the most profound healing begins when we make space for what has been carried for far too long.

And sometimes, the timing reminds us to simply trust the unfolding.

As the Wheel turns and we approach Samhain, may we honour those who came before us, recognise what we are ready to lay down, and carry forward only what truly serves us.

With gratitude for the horses, the wisdom they bring to these spaces, and the moments that remind us that not everything needs to be forced or understood to be meaningful. 🤍🐴

Have you ever experienced a moment when the timing of something felt too significant to ignore? I’d love to hear your reflections in the comments.

22/10/2026

🐴💚 Could horses help reduce stress in autistic children? New research reveals promising findings!

We know that horses can have a remarkable impact on people's lives, but could their involvement in therapy influence how children respond to stress? 🤔

🔬 A new study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders has explored the effects of incorporating horses into occupational therapy for autistic children.

Researchers investigated how children responded to horse-based therapy compared with traditional clinic-based sessions, measuring biological markers associated with stress and physiological arousal.

💚 The findings revealed some fascinating differences, raising important questions about the role horses could play in supporting emotional regulation and engagement during therapy.

But what did the researchers discover, and what could this mean for the future of equine-assisted therapy?

👉 Read the full article on Animalweb to explore the findings!

🔗 https://askanimalweb.com/new-study-finds-horses-may-help-reduce-stress-in-autistic-children/

14/10/2026

Sometimes, all you need is a place where you can simply be YOU. 🐴💚

One of the most beautiful things about having children come to our yard is watching what happens when they find their people, their ponies and their place in the world.

Children who may have struggled to find their place elsewhere suddenly discover common ground. They meet others who think a little differently, feel things deeply, see the world through their own unique lens or simply understand what it feels like not to quite fit in.

And here, none of that matters.

There are no labels, no expectations to be someone you’re not, no pressure to fit a mould and no judgement for being different.

Just children being children. Building friendships, sharing experiences, laughing, learning, supporting one another and discovering that perhaps they aren’t as different as they once thought.

They find connection through their love of the horses. They find confidence in being accepted. They find friendships that grow naturally, without the need to explain themselves or pretend to be someone else.

And sometimes, the most powerful thing we can give a child isn’t another lesson, another strategy or another expectation.

It’s a space where they feel safe enough to let their guard down. Where they can breathe, belong and discover that who they are is enough.

And what about the horses? 🐎

They become part of this beautiful exchange, too.

The children learn to listen, observe, respect boundaries, recognise feelings and build trust without needing everything to be explained in words. They discover that connection isn’t about being the loudest, the most confident or the most capable. It’s about being present, being patient and learning to meet another being where they are.

The horses, in turn, are given the freedom to make choices, form relationships and simply be horses. The connection grows through mutual respect, curiosity and trust.

It’s not about changing the children to fit the world around them. It’s about creating a space where they can discover their own strengths, appreciate their differences and experience the beauty of belonging.

Because sometimes, when we stop trying to make everyone fit in, we create the most wonderful opportunities for people to find where they belong.

And watching these friendships grow, between children, between children and horses, and across a little community that understands the importance of acceptance, is a privilege we never take for granted.

At At Ease With Equines, we believe there is room for everyone.

Different journeys. Different personalities. Different ways of seeing the world.

One shared space. A herd of horses. And the freedom to be yourself.

Because everyone deserves to feel that they belong. 💚

✨ What difference could it make to a child to find a place where they feel truly accepted, without having to change who they are?

13/10/2026

🤎 THREE MONTHS OF KOVU… AND WHAT A JOURNEY! 🐴

It’s hard to believe Kovu has been with us for three months already!

From his first introductions to the herd, recovering from his injury, and now enjoying his first walk out, we’ve watched him slowly find his feet in his new world.

One of the loveliest things has been seeing him learn how to play with the others, discover friendships and begin to understand where he belongs.

He’s still very much a work in progress, though! He can be a little bitey and protective around food as he navigates his emotions and learns to trust the people caring for him. We’re learning to understand his boundaries while helping him discover that he doesn’t always need to be on guard.

And slowly, we’re seeing changes.

As Kovu has found safety and relaxation within the herd, his confidence has grown and his condition has improved. He’s beginning to settle, explore and enjoy simply being a horse.

Trust doesn’t happen overnight. It’s built through patience, consistency and showing up, even on the difficult days.

We don’t expect perfection from Kovu. We simply want to give him the time and space to discover that he’s safe, that he belongs, and that he doesn’t have to face everything alone. 🤎

Sometimes, the greatest transformation begins when we finally feel safe enough to let our guard down.

Welcome to your new chapter, Kovu. We’re so glad you’re here.

06/10/2026

Sometimes, you simply become talked out.

You’ve explored the words. Told the story. Tried to make sense of everything through the mind.

And yet… something is still there.

This client arrived feeling exactly that way. They had explored their story and the words around it, but there was still a deep weightedness — something they had been carrying for years.

So instead of talking, we created space to simply be with the healing herd.

Horses communicate through presence, awareness and subtle cues. They invite us into a different kind of listening — one that can move beyond the mind and into what I call heart-body intelligence.

There was nothing to explain. No right words to find.

Just an invitation to notice.
To listen.
To feel.

Bounty, our elder horse, and Cody, our young horse, stood nearby, offering their quiet presence as the client began to soften and connect with what their body was experiencing.

The horses responded in their own way — nuzzling, licking and chewing, yawning and moving their feet.

Sometimes, the body simply needs permission to move, breathe and release tension. Just as horses and dogs instinctively shake themselves, perhaps we too need spaces where we can pause and allow ourselves to let go.

And then, as if perfectly timed, a Eurasian jay joined us.

He landed on the fence before flying into the trees above the client.

For me, the jay felt like a little messenger — bringing qualities of curiosity, confidence, self-expression, resilience and adaptability.

A reminder to trust their own inner knowing, notice what feels safe, and have the confidence to find their own way forward.

It felt like the perfect visitor at the perfect moment.

A little reminder of something that was already within them.

And perhaps that’s what makes this work so beautiful.

The horses don’t need to hear your story.

They simply meet you where you are.

No fixing.
No judgement.
No need to find the right words.

Just presence, connection and permission to slow down.

Sometimes, simply being with them can be enough.

🐴🤍

If this resonates with you and you’d like to explore your own journey alongside the healing herd, we’d love to hear from you.

At Ease With Equines⁠

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Watery Lane
Chichester
PO189LE

Telephone

+447766108110

Website

http://www.ateasewithequines.co.uk/

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