Equine Facilitated Development – Understanding Equus

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Equine Facilitated Development (EFD); For individuals and groups, partnering with horses for personal & professional development. A fabulous, fun and hugely effective way to build confidence, communication, emotional intelligence, leadership and team work skills, all helping us to create better relationships at home, & at work. For individuals that are willing to trust & learn life lessons, directly from the horses, exploring what horses can teach us about our relationships and ourselves.

“Be the change you wish to see in your horse.”

An experiential learning opportunity to develop:

Mind-body awareness
Life & social skills
Strategies to reduce & combat stress & anxiety
Increased emotional resilience
Authenticity and congruence

For more info…

Link > EFD Website

Feedback & Testimonials

I attended a horse whispering day more out of curiosity than anything else but the experience was amazing. Debbie was able to use the… Read More

Gavin Meikle

I have realized I undermine myself, this day has been more helpful than any self help books! Read More

Christine Hanson

Very simple exercises with the horses created some profound learning moments and as always remind me what great teachers our horses are. Read More

Rosie Withey

I love going to see them, they make me feel happy and calm. Read More

Young Person in Care

It’s made me feel much calmer… to step back & listen to others. Read More

‘Change for Life’ Program Participant

I’m currently using this equine assisted recovery programme. This beats any counsellor or psychologist. You can’t fool the horse – however you are feeling… Read More

Ian

“I think **** has learnt the importance of safety. Also, how remaining calm is more positive… His behaviour has improved and the odd time… Read More

Foster Carer

It has been very beneficial for ***** to attend the ‘Building Connections’ programme. He has lost many of his worries and is more confident… Read More

Head of Achievement at Dorset School

“Debbie has been amazing! She not only has a rapport with animals but with children as well! She is kind, patient and understanding. ****… Read More

Foster Carer

Thank you for a great experience. “Horse Whispering” a superb way to develop emotional intelligence. Read More

Tracey Richardson

It is obvious by using EAL **** is learning to experience and manage the horses emotional state. By helping the horse to regulate and… Read More

CAMHS Social Worker

“I have enjoyed having fun with the horses and learnt how to stay safe.” Read More

Young Person in Care

I feel it has built his trust up a lot, calmed his behaviour, and developed his empathy. I have seen a massive change in… Read More

Foster Carer

Bouncing around scares him! If I am aggressive, he will be aggressive back, if I am calm, he can be calm back. Read More

Young Person in Care

I believe the sessions have increased ****’s feeling of self-worth and achievement. … When I visit and talk to him about the sessions he… Read More

Social Worker

It has helped me to become more patient & assertive. Read More

‘Change for Life’ Program Participant

A very thought provoking day! Thoroughly enjoyable and challenging, excellent combination! Read More

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