Pony Visits for Care Homes, Groups and Events in Nottingham
Calm, Inclusive
Therapy Pony Visits
We bring one of our Shetland ponies to care homes, supported living, outreach groups, schools and events across Nottinghamshire. Our visits are calm, inclusive and adapted to each group, helping people relax, engage and enjoy a unique hands-on experience.
We also offer sessions at our location for adults with additional needs.
Why Shetland Ponies?
Equine Assisted Therapy Benefits
Equine assisted therapy is a holistic, experiential and highly specialised form of therapy that involves working in collaboration with a horse and an expert horse handler.
In equine therapy sessions, participants may engage in various activities with horses and ponies, such as grooming, leading, groundwork exercises.
These activities are designed to help individuals connect with the horses, develop a sense of responsibility, and work on specific therapeutic goals.
Equine therapy is believed to offer a range of therapeutic benefits, including:
Improved self-esteem
Improved mental and physical well-being
Reduced Stress and Anxiety
We Specialise in helping people who have autism, ADHD, anxiety or other special needs.
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Horse Experience / Therapy Sessions
Our practitioner is qualified in Equine Assisted Learning as well as being fully insured, First Aid trained and DBS cleared.
Initial experiences are for half an hour meet and greet and ensure everyone is happy.
Sessions can be tailored to suit your needs – just ask!
What Our Clients SaY
Trusted by care homes, schools and support services across Nottinghamshire.
Ash Lea Special School
“Pet a Pony is an amazing experience! It has a calm relaxed atmosphere, with a supportive team and beautiful ponies. They help reduce the children’s anxiety, to support them to enjoy a sensory experience, to support their regulation and to create great memories! Pet a Pony team assess the children’s needs to plan a supportive session, so the children get the most from their experience.”
AEBAl Leisure
“Julie is always very well prepared and very accommodating. She is always happy to go the extra mile to ensure our members have a great time and enjoy their time at her venue. We have visited a number of times, and our members have a thoroughly enjoyable experience every time.”
Thistle Lodge Supported Living
“Pet a Pony’s approach is great for our service user’s different needs. We have service users who have very varied needs including individuals who verbally communicate and those who use signing and gestures. All are supported to engage in the manner they would like to a level they are comfortable with. Visits have really enhanced the wellbeing of the individuals we support.”
Are you Ready for a PET A Pony Therapy Session?
Book a visit or get in touch to find out more.
*Policies are available upon request