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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 can…
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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 and…
Keep readingNew Equine Assisted Learning Programmes!
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,…
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04/02/2026 Protect Your Strength, Energy, and Passion: Essential Wellbeing for EAS Professionals A Wellbeing Webinar for Equine Assisted Services Professionals, with The Sporty Dietitian. Working in Equine Assisted Services is rewarding—but physically and mentally demanding. Long hours, lifting, running sessions, and juggling multiple responsibilities can drain your energy and increase the risk of burnout. On…
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07/01/2026 Shared Journeys in EAL: Insights with Pauline Lusby Exploring collaboration, growth, and real-world experiences in Equine Assisted Learning. On Wednesday, 7th of January, we hosted an engaging session with Pauline Lusby, an experienced Equine Assisted Learning practitioner and founder of City of Derry Equestrian Centre. Pauline brings a wealth of experience from her work…
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03/12/2025 New Equine Premises Registration Made Simple: Everything You Need to Know If you missed our recent webinar on the new equine premises registration requirement, you can find the key information below and access the recording to catch up. On Wednesday, December 3rd at 7pm, we hosted a practical and interactive session with a DAERA…
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06/11/2025 Integrating Equine Assisted Services into AHP Practice The November One Equine Trust webinar took place on Thursday November 6th at 7pm. This session was focused on an AHP-led project, providing high-quality Equine Assisted Services to HSC Trust clients. The project features a dedicated AHP support team, trained through CAFRE, ensuring that all sessions are delivered…
Keep readingOne Equine Trust & Mencap- How a Shetland pony is helping transform the life of young Co.Down boy
A feature in The Belfast Telegraph highlights the impact of our Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) project at the Children’s Centre at Mencap NI in Belfast. Supporting children with diverse needs, the programme helps build confidence, develop skills, and boost engagement. Through the story of a young boy from Co Down, the article showcases how EAL is…
Keep readingPony Power: How Equine Assisted Learning Is Transforming Classrooms in Northern Ireland
Discover how our Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) pilot at St Colmcille’s Primary School in County Down has made a real difference. Children are showing remarkable improvements in behaviour, confidence, and academic performance — and the success of the programme is inspiring calls to bring this innovative approach to schools across Northern Ireland.
Keep readingThe Evolving Role of Horses for Human Health March 2025 Symposium
On Monday, 10th March, the symposium The Evolving Role of Horses for Human Health took place at the Clonshire Equestrian Centre in Co. Limerick. This was a significant collaborative event showcasing the wide range of models and services within Equine Assisted Services (EAS). The event began with demonstrations of various models, including:- Horseboy Method –…
Keep readingOne Equine on the Horse and Field Podcast: Insights from the Board
We are excited to share that One Equine Chair, Richard Moore, was recently invited onto the Horse and Field podcast, Straight from the Horse’s Mouth. In this interview, Richard discusses his background, his journey into Equine Assisted Services (EAS), and the creation of One Equine. He also highlights the importance of raising awareness about EAS…
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05/03/2025 Spring Into Action: Promoting Horse Welfare Through Seasonal Changes. The March One Equine Trust webinar took place on Wednesday March 05ᵗʰ at 7pm. This month, we focused on the welfare and well-being of our horses. We were excited to be joined by Clinical Animal Behaviourist, Dr. Helen Spence, with whom we delved into the…
Keep readingRecognition of EAS in Northern Ireland
30/10/2024 We are delighted that earlier this year, our chair, Richard Moore, was named in the King’s Birthday Honours list and received an MBE for “services to Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning in Northern Ireland”. Richard said that it was very encouraging to have the work of the One Equine Trust recognised, but he felt…
Keep readingCentenary Celebrations at QUB
16/10/2024 This year Queen’s University Belfast is celebrating 100 Years of Agriculture, Food and Biological Sciences. The celebrations began with a keynote lecture from Dr Temple Grandin, renowned academic and animal behaviour specialist. ‘Insights into Animal Behaviour and Autism’, took place Wednesday 16th October 2024 at Riddell Hall. We were fortunate to attend the lecture and…
Keep readingAutism and Horses: The Powerful Impact of Equine Interaction for Autistic People
18/10/2024 With a wide range of online courses and webinars, Dr Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett provide expert resources for families, professionals and individuals interacting with Autism. https://attwoodandgarnettevents.com/ They have recently released the recording of a webinar around equine impact for those with Autism. With 7 speakers of various backgrounds, including renowned author and…
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04/12/2024 The Power of Personal Narratives: Restorative Storytelling for Change The December One Equine Trust webinar was held on Wednesday December 04ᵗʰ at 7pm. This webinar highlighted the impactful work of Voicing the Void, an organisation focused on empowerment, community building, and advocacy through the transformative power of storytelling. By supporting communities in Northern Ireland, they…
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12/11/2024 Exploring PSA Accreditation for Practitioners The November One Equine Trust webinar was held on Tuesday November 12ᵗʰ at 7pm. This webinar focused on the only PSA accredited register for those within Equine Assisted Services. We were joined by Cara Collins of The River’s Herd, who will took us through her journey into this field, her…
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12/06/2024 Women in Business: Creating Connections and Progressing Practice Women in Business aims to provide the skills and the tools to help women in Northern Ireland to grow and develop both their businesses and careers. This non-profit organisation offers training programmes, events, conferences, and awards alongside being the leading network for professional women in NI. …
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11/09/2023 Addressing the Current Needs in NI with Equine Assisted Learning The September One Equine Trust webinar was held on Wednesday September 11th at 7pm. This webinar focused on the current need in Northern Ireland and how Equine Assisted Learning can help to reduce the growing need, and improve the lives of those in NI. We were…
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We are deeply saddened to learn that Simone passed away on Wednesday night. Our thoughts are with the family that she had such unbounded love for. Simone launched Tullynewbank as a dedicated Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy centre after many years running the riding stables, but her vision for, and commitment to, equine assisted practices…
Keep reading“The Healing Power of Horses Through Occupational Therapy”
Listen to this excellent interview on RTÉ Radio 1 with Dublin Equine Assisted Occupational Therapist, and Director of EquiSense: Integrated Equine Assisted Services, Audrey Darby, as she brings awareness to Equine Assisted Services and the healing power of horses. https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22418340
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07/08/2024 Enhancing the Human-Equine Bond with BHS Ireland Horse Health Days Our August webinar took place on Wednesday August 7th at 7pm. This webinar focused on equine health and welfare, and the importance and impact this can have on horse-rider/owner relationships. We were joined by the experienced and qualified British Horse Society’s Horse Health Team, including BHS…
Keep readingChief Veterinary Officers’ Mountain Climb
On the 19th July Chief Veterinary Officers, past and present, will climb Slieve Donald carrying an inflatable horse. This event is a fundraising effort to raise funds for the charity, One Equine Trust. We are extremely grateful that recently retired CVO, Robert Huey, has selected us to receive the funding raised from this event. All…
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03/07/2024 Exploring and Engaging with the Ever-growing Area of EAS Research with Kezia Sullivan Our July webinar took place on Wednesday, July 3rd at 7pm. This webinar focused on the importance and impact of Equine Assisted Service research. We were joined by experienced EAS researcher and consultant, Kezia Sullivan, as we explored research currently being…
Keep readingPartnerships Creating Pathways to Practice in Equine Assisted Services
Monday 3rd June 2024 One Equine Trust has collaborated on a second workshop with CAFRE: College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise to provide an opportunity for learning, networking and collaborating with other professionals in Equine Assisted Services (EAS). We want to emphasise the impact, importance and potential for multidisciplinary and collaborative working models in…
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01/05/2024 Developing an Equine Assisted Practitioner Hub in NI with GroundWork EAS Our May webinar took place on Wednesday, May 1st at 7pm. We heard from Dr Helen Sharp and Fiona Butchart, as they introduced their plans to develop a hub for Equine Assisted Service practitioners in Northern Ireland at their practice GroundWork EAS in…
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10/04/2024 Racing Hearts: Growing the Practice of Human Health and Racehorse Rehabilitation This is the second webinar in our monthly series which took place on Wednesday 10th of April at 7pm. We were joined by Lisa Coffey, Equine Assisted Therapist and founder of Racing Hearts. Racing Hearts is an Equine Assisted Therapy practice which provides EAT while rehabilitating ex-racehorses,…
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06/03/2024 We launched our monthly webinar series on Wednesday 6th of March 7pm! We were joined by Rita Seery, PhD student at Queen’s University Belfast and author of ‘An Exploratory Study into the Backgrounds and Perspectives of Equine-Assisted Service Practitioners’, and Dr Clare O’Kane, researcher, and author of both the 2020 and 2023 One Equine…
Keep readingEquine Assisted Services in Northern Ireland: An Exploratory Survey of Practitioners
In this report, Northern Irish practitioners of Equine Assisted Services were surveyed to get a deeper understanding of their experiences in this field of work. Along with building a picture of the current EAS landscape in NI, this report allowed us to gain insight on the challenges associated with this work. The aim of conducting…
Keep readingThe Movement of the Horse – Understanding Equine Health, Performance and Training in Equine Assisted Services
Wednesday 29th November 2023 One Equine Trust have worked in collaboration with CAFRE: College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise, to host a workshop and CPD day, on the importance of the correct movement of the horse for both the horse and rider, and it’s role within equine assisted services. Below are short paragraphs on…
Keep readingCollaboration and Impact of Equine Facilitated Therapy in Northern Ireland
Monday 23rd January 2023 One Equine Trust are working in collaboration with Ulster University to host an Equine Facilitated Therapy workshop for Allied Health Professionals in Northern Ireland. Please see the short paragraphs below for more information on each of the speakers that will be presenting at the event. Facilitator Professor Hugh McKenna Until recently,…
Keep readingOne Equine Practitioner Network
One Equine Trust welcome this initiative by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust in recognizing the value of equestrian assisted learning. We look forward to learning more about the expansion of these services in other Trusts. To find out more, follow the link https://southerntrust.hscni.net/health-minister-and-chief-vet-visit-unique-equine-project/ One Equine Practitioner Network One Equine Trust recently launched a network for…
Keep readingDeloitte Analysis of the Northern Ireland Equine Industry
The industry is extremely diverse. It was difficult to obtain accurate statistical information to adequately describe its impact. However, it was heartening to note that the authors highlighted the importance and potential of Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning (EAT&L) as a growth sector of the overall industry. This is important to capture; it may be…
Keep readingWebinar to Launch One Equine
The Online launch of One Equine Trust will take place on November 3rd in an International One Health Day webinar.
Keep readingExperience of Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning in Northern Ireland
A report which summarises equine assisted services in Northern Ireland and gives an insight into the experiences of local people that have benefited enormously from them.
Full report is available to download: https://oneequine.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/One-Equine-Report.pdf
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