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13 October 2026 | Danescroft Equestrian On Tuesday, 13th October, we welcomed Equine Assisted Services (EAS) practitioners to Danescroft Equestrian for the latest session in our Sharing Practice & Learning series. Led by Nicci Hall, Educational Psychologist and experienced EAS practitioner, the session focused on Understanding Autism in Practice, exploring how a greater understanding ofContinue reading “Understanding Autism in Practice”

On Wednesday, 30th September, RDA Causeway Coast & Glens and The Links Group hosted The Link: Connecting Cruelty, a multi-agency conference exploring safeguarding within the equine sector and the connections between coercive control, domestic abuse, child protection and animal welfare. The event brought together representatives from the equestrian, veterinary, research, safeguarding, policing, and domestic abuseContinue reading “The Link: Connecting Cruelty”

The HHRF, HETI and CZU International Prague Symposium brought together researchers, practitioners, educators and professionals from across the world to share current research, emerging evidence and developments in Equine Assisted Services (EAS). Held on 19th–20th September at the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague, the symposium was organised collaboratively by the Horses and HumansContinue reading “HHRF, HETI and CZU International Prague Symposium”

07/10/2026 Research into Practice: Current Evidence and Learning for Equine Assisted Services Access to relevant research and sector learning can help Equine Assisted Services practitioners reflect on their work, strengthen practice and keep up to date with developments across the wider field. On Wednesday, 7th October, we were joined by Dr Rita Seery for aContinue reading “October Webinar”

We’re bringing Equine Assisted Services practitioners together for our next EAS Practitioner Session at Danescroft Equestrian. Led by Educational Psychologist and experienced EAS practitioner Nicci Hall, the session will include practical demonstrations of exercises and approaches used in EAS, with opportunities to try things out, ask questions, share experiences and learn from one another. PractitionersContinue reading “EAS Practitioner Session – Sharing Practice & Learning”

02/09/2026 Bringing Equine Assisted Learning into Family Services: The TESSA Experience Equine Assisted Learning can offer a valuable addition to wider services and support, but introducing it within an organisation can bring its own opportunities, considerations and learning. On Wednesday, 2nd September, we were joined by Emma Graham, TESSA Project Coordinator, for a webinar exploringContinue reading “September Webinar”

15/06/2026 How to Show Up Online: Promoting Your EAS Business Across Social Media Platforms and Developing Your Online Brand and Platform Building an Equine Assisted Services business requires more than delivering great sessions. Whether just starting out or looking to grow their reach, developing a strong online presence can help practitioners connect with clients, raiseContinue reading “June Webinar”

15/04/2026 Resilience and Self-Care in Equine Assisted Services: Essential Wellbeing for EAS Professionals A Wellbeing Webinar for Equine Assisted Services Professionals with Dr Rosie Weir Working in Equine Assisted Services is deeply rewarding, but it can also be physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding. Supporting clients through challenging experiences while managing horses and unpredictable schedules canContinue reading “April Webinar”

04/03/2026 Shared Journeys in EAL Collaboration and Community with Beverly Craig Exploring collaboration, growth, and real-world experiences in Equine Assisted Learning On Wednesday, 4th March, we were delighted to host an insightful webinar with Beverly Craig, Equine Assisted Learning practitioner and founder of Horse Powered Holistics. Beverly shared how collaborative work with community organisations andContinue reading “March Webinar”

We’re excited to announce that, as of last month, our Equines in Education – Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) programme has expanded to two new sites. Now supporting pupils in schools in Newtownabbey and Newry, these programmes build on the success of our previous initiatives, giving pupils with severe learning difficulties the chance to develop confidence,Continue reading “New Equine Assisted Learning Programmes!”