I believe that an organisation is only as good as its people (and animals!) All of our staff are qualified, experienced, have enhanced DBS checks and are fully up to date with safeguarding training. We hold First Aid and Mental First Aid training and have all relevant insurances plus required animal licences from the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Our policies, risk assessments, qualifications and insurance/licences can be viewed either when you visit (on display) or copies may be requested. We are a trauma-informed and trauma-focused practice. All staff have participated in and are fully up-to-date with current thinking and practices in trauma and its impact on both children and adults.

My philosophy on learning is that it is never complete; it’s a lifelong process. In addition to being a qualified and experienced teacher and senior manager in education I have undertaken courses in animal assisted learning and therapy, equine facilitated learning and training around Adverse Childhood Experiences. I spent 2 years gaining an Ofqual-accredited level 6 diploma in Equine Facilitated Psychotraumatology and participate in ongoing Continuing Professional Development to continue my understanding of attachment, human trauma and neurodiversity. My fascination with the world of equines means that I am continuously challenging myself to learn more – through horsemanship, classical dressage training, liberty work and I still enjoy some relaxed competing and spending time out on long hacks with my beloved horses and ponies. I love meeting inspiring and like-minded people who share this passion to value horses for the highly sensitive and intelligent mammals that they are.