Animal Assisted Intervention

Equine Connect

Equine Connect
Approach: Therapeutic
Provision type: Early Engagement / Re-engagement, Farm Based, Vocational Learning
We support: Anxiety / EBSA, Awaiting diagnosis / assessment, SEMH, Trauma-informed support
Suitable for: Confidence and Wellbeing, NEET / at risk of becoming NEET, Re-engagement with education, SEND
Age range: Primary (5-11 years), Secondary (11–16 years), Post 16 (16-19 years), Post 19 (19–25 years)
Activities & Interests: Animal care, Outdoor activity
Provision Features: 1:1 learning, Quiet space, Therapeutic support
Session type: Full day (appx 5 hrs), Half day (appx 2-4 hrs), In person, Weekend, Weekly session
Qualifications & Skills: Employability skills, Life skills / independent living, Vocational learning
EHCP Required: No
Town / Area: Bodmin
Post Code: PL30 4QD
Funding / Access Route: Charity-funded, Parent-funded, Profession referral, Self referral - Subject to criteria being met

About Equine-Connect

Equine-Connect, based at Smiths Farm near Bodmin, provides individually tailored equine-assisted therapeutic sessions for children and adults experiencing mental health challenges, trauma, low confidence, behavioural difficulties, learning differences and other additional needs.

Sessions take place in a calm, supportive environment where participants build a connection with horses through activities such as grooming, feeding, horse care, herd observation and practical ground-based exercises. The therapeutic sessions are non-ridden, focusing on personal growth, emotional wellbeing and confidence rather than learning to ride.

Working alongside horses can help develop communication, trust, resilience, emotional regulation, independence and self-belief. Every programme is tailored to the individual, with sessions available as a one-off experience or as ongoing support over several weeks or months.

Equine-Connect also offers horse riding lessons and Care, Groom and Ride sessions, giving children and young people the opportunity to learn horse care, stable management and riding skills in a safe, supportive environment. Occasional grant-funded projects are available through Equine-Connect CIC to help make therapeutic sessions more accessible.

Families can contact Equine-Connect directly to discuss their needs, as an EHCP or professional referral is not required.

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