Beyond the Ordinary
Where Horses Help People Thrive
We specialise in alternative provision and equine assisted therapy, harnessing the calming presence and intuitive nature of horses to promote emotional well-being, resilience, and personal growth. Our Riding Centre provides a safe, structured environment where individuals can build confidence, develop new skills, and reconnect with learning in a way that’s engaging and meaningful. Every session is designed with purpose, supporting each person’s journey towards greater balance and self-belief.
Services
Alternative Provision
Bespoke equestrian sessions designed to support learning, build confidence, and develop life skills in a calm, structured environment.
Equine Assisted Therapy
Working alongside our horses to promote emotional wellbeing, self awareness, and personal growth through guided interaction.
Memberships & Volunteering
Be part of our welcoming yard community, enjoy a free tack club and riding session each month, get hands on experience caring for our horses, and make lasting connections along the way.
Enterprise
Practical equestrian work experience, from stable management to event support, helping you gain valuable skills for the future.
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About us
Growth Equestrian provides targeted alternative provision and equine assisted programmes for children, young people, and adults. We work with schools, local authorities, and families to support well-being, build resilience, and develop practical life skills.
Our approach combines the proven benefits of working alongside horses with structured, goal focused activities tailored to each individual. Every session is designed to engage, motivate, and empower, creating progress that lasts well beyond the arena. At Growth Equestrian, we help people grow in confidence, ability, and self belief.
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Back in May the little girl (8 years old) I have custody of wanted to attend horse riding, I booked one lesson as wasn’t sure if her disabilities would stop her from doing this. She has FASD ( Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder), short term memory loss, blind in left eye, hyper mobility and anxiety. Fast forward a few months and she is like a different child, Growth Equestrian is her safe space she absolutely loves it. She has never done any kind of after school club or an activity without myself or a family member being present but the ladies at Growth Equestrian are fantastic with her, she is never judged and can be her unique self. During the holidays she has been stopping for full days on her own which I never thought would happen. Most days I wake up to her asking ‘how many days till horse riding’. The horses she has being having lessons with over the past few months are so gentle with her, they are special in our hearts.
Michelle