At Tower House Horses we have been improving the emotional health and wellbeing of our clients since 2011. We are passionate about our work and continue to be inspired by our herd of wonderful equine teachers, who so far have positively influenced the lives of over 1000 young people and adults. Our horse assisted personal development and wellbeing programmes continue to evolve to reflect the needs of each new beneficiary group and the lived experience of the people we seek to help.

We are proud to have celebrated our 10th Anniversary in 2021 and grateful for the support we have received from our patrons, trustees, donors, partner organisations, clients, suppliers, volunteers and friends of Tower House Horses.

With the benefit of the extraordinary intuition and insight of the horse, our service delivers outstanding results in personal development. Most recently we have been privileged to work with women moving on from domestic abuse, young people and adults coping with anxiety and depression, NHS frontline staff and those in recovery from addiction.

There is no riding involved in horse assisted personal development (sometimes called horse therapy or equine therapy) sessions and familiarity with horses is not necessary. We tailor-make our programmes to suit the needs of the group or individual.

The welfare of our herd is a priority: we believe in the highest standards of care for our equine partners who enjoy a natural outdoor life, just as horses should.

Your welfare is also important to us. We adhere to policies and procedures designed to ensure our clients’ safety and wellbeing, following government guidelines on additional measures during the pandemic.

Horses are unique in their ability to bring about meaningful change in humans

Horses and human beings have evolved together for 6000 years and we share a profound and mysterious connection. Horses symbolise power, beauty and freedom and we have much to learn from them.  The field of horse assisted personal development and wellbeing has grown out of this special relationship and its applications are limitless.  

Horses are unique in their ability to bring about meaningful change in a human’s attitude and behaviour. Horses naturally respond to who you are, how you feel, what you think and what you do. Their reactions help humans to be present, in the moment, and to see themselves as they really are. Their empathetic, non-judgemental nature encourages openness to learning and change. The benefits of interacting with horses are proven, long-lasting and life-enhancing. 

Interacting with horses is an empowering experience

Horse assisted personal development offers an innovative approach to identifying the self-limiting beliefs that restrict potential for growth and development.

Our programmes focus on:

Creating self-awareness, building self-esteem and confidence

Reducing anxiety and depression

Building emotional resilience and self-regulation

Strengthening relationships

Improving communication skills

Horses have a special ability to make people feel good about themselves without judgement, blame or confrontation. Spending time with our herd helps to build trust, establish healthy boundaries and improve social interaction.

Connecting with horses in our beautiful outdoor environment is the ultimate natural mood enhancer, especially for those in recovery and for young people who find traditional learning settings challenging.

Anyone can face challenges in life

We work with clients from a range of communities including those in recovery from substance misuse; victims of domestic abuse; young people and adults with emotional health and well being issues; young people with challenging behaviour; families in need of support; previous offenders and others at risk of social exclusion, as well as healthcare professionals and young carers.