“Debbie has been amazing! She not only has a rapport with animals but with children as well! She is kind, patient and understanding. **** has really enjoyed spending time with her and the horses, and has learnt lots too, thank … Read More
“I have enjoyed having fun with the horses and learnt how to stay safe.”
“I think **** has learnt the importance of safety. Also, how remaining calm is more positive… His behaviour has improved and the odd time he has been challenging, he has been able to turn it around, resulting in positive behaviour.”
It has helped me to become more patient & assertive.
It’s made me feel much calmer… to step back & listen to others.
It has been very beneficial for ***** to attend the ‘Building Connections’ programme. He has lost many of his worries and is more confident in himself. ***** has returned from each session in a relaxed and calm manner and is … Read More
I love going to see them, [the horses] they make me feel happy and calm.
Bouncing around scares him! If I am aggressive, he will be aggressive back, if I am calm, he can be calm back.
I feel it has built his trust up a lot, calmed his behaviour, and developed his empathy. I have seen a massive change in ****.
It is obvious by using EAL **** is learning to experience and manage the horses emotional state. By helping the horse to regulate and relax, he is learning strategies to help himself to regulate and relax.