Horses for Causes

08/12/2025

Client work continues to arrive steadily, bringing with it many conversations about resilience. Reconnecting with familiar faces and hearing about the paths they have been walking feels grounding. It is quietly humbling to know that people remember their own experiences and trust that what they found supportive can also help others.

Many individuals are trying to find new ways of living — new routines, new rhythms — as changes in their physical and mental health have shifted what once felt familiar or manageable. There is often a sense of loss alongside this adjustment, as well as courage in simply showing up and trying again.

On a personal level, it invites reflection on how we carry what life places before us. When everything feels loud and unrelenting, where do we locate the inner strength to keep going? Perhaps resilience is not about pushing harder, but about noticing the small moments that remind us we are still here, still capable, and not quite finished yet.

Resilience is the ability to keep going even when things feel hard; it doesn’t mean never struggling, but learning how to cope, adapt, and recover when challenges arise. It involves developing coping skills to calm ourselves, problem-solve, or ask for help when emotions feel overwhelming, and overcoming obstacles by facing difficulties step by step rather than avoiding them. Resilience also requires commitment, sticking with tasks even when motivation dips or things do not go as planned, alongside using healthy distraction and grounding strategies to regulate stress and maintain emotional balance. Determination and perseverance are key, enabling us to keep trying, learn from setbacks, and not give up at the first hurdle. Maintaining routine plays an important role too, as familiar structures and habits provide safety, predictability, and a sense of control during challenging times. Over time, resilience grows through experience, encouragement, and consistency, with each small success—whether navigating a difficult day, returning to routine, or trying again after a setback—building confidence and emotional strength.

Keep moving forward, even if the steps seem an uphill struggle!

02/12/2025

What more can I say?
Gratitude comes in diffrent guises..........
Being grateful for reslience, even in tough situations.

10/09/2025

Digby was a very much loved horse, who sadly passed away few years ago. I always wanted a keepsake, his gentle nature made a difference to lots of people.
A lovely lady made these resin keepsakes using Digby's tail hair, thank you so very much.

07/08/2025

Well done Dusty.

24/07/2025

Why are horses a release for people?

Horses are a release for people because they strip life back to its simplest, most honest form.
In a world full of noise, emails, deadlines, expectations, horses remind us that real communication isn’t about words. It’s about presence. It’s about energy, intention, awareness.

When you’re with a horse, your words mean nothing, but your actions, your body language, your energy? That’s everything. You can’t fake confidence with a horse. You can’t lie with your posture. You can’t manipulate with charm or excuses. Horses reflect back exactly who you are in that moment, your fear, your calm, your frustration, your peace.

That’s why working with horses is 90% self-reflection. They force you to get quiet. To slow down. To pay attention not only to them, but to yourself. Your breathing, your posture, your thoughts. They draw you out of your head and into your body, into the present.

It takes us back to a time when survival, connection, and trust weren’t built on promises or conversations. They were built on consistency, energy, and respect. Horses remind us how to just be, without the layers of complication life piles on.

That’s why so many people find healing with them. They don’t care about your job, your past, your social status. They care about your energy in this moment, and nothing feels more freeing than being seen for your truest self, without judgment, without words.

🩵❤️🦄

18/07/2025

Good pony🐎❤️🥕

Check out Pathway Ponies’s video.

18/07/2025

Dear Fellow Equines of Horses for Causes,

It’s me—Mouse. Yes, the Mouse. Tiny in stature, mighty in reputation.

Just thought I’d drop you all a note from my new very important position. I’m now officially a Care Home Celebrity. That’s right—I waltz into places full of older humans and instantly become the highlight of their week. Cuddles? Check. Coos of “Oh isn’t she adorable?” Double check. Unexpected biscuit appearances? Absolutely (don’t snitch).

I get brushed, polished and paraded around like royalty—which, let’s face it, I am. The humans say I have a “healing presence,” but really, I just stand there looking cute with my fringe slightly over one eye and they melt. Works every time.

Bolt—if you’re reading this (and I know you are)—I hope you’re keeping my stable warm and not stealing my hay corner. I taught you all my best tricks, so use them wisely: the head tilt, the fake shy sniff, the dramatic sigh. Trust me, it gets you extra carrots.

The rest of you—keep up the hard work. Therapy is important. Just remember: you can make a difference and be a diva. I do it every week.

With perfectly tiny hoofprints and a mane full of attitude,
Her Littleness,
Mouse 🐭👑🐴

P.S. If anyone touches my feed bucket, there will be drama.

22/06/2025

Absolutely

20/06/2025

Our fabulous work experience students took a break from the usual chores today. Ice-cream (it was hot!) and goal setting.

They were asked to think of a goal, this could be a career path they want to take, a nice car, have positive relationships......anything.

In the field, their goal was to move a horse into the middle of a circle of cones. They were not allowed any equipment and work together. After a few attempts they achieved their goal.

In discussions afterwards this is what they came up with -

Effective goal setting requires careful planning, clear and realistic objectives, and the willingness to adapt when things don’t go as expected. Motivation can dip at times, so it helps to seek encouragement and reassurance from others. Perseverance and patience are essential, especially when progress feels slow. It’s also important to listen to other people’s opinions and ideas—teamwork thrives when everyone feels heard. Accept that others may not be as confident as you, and avoid forcing situations; instead, work collaboratively and adjust the plan to find the best solution. Regularly reflect on your progress—celebrate the small wins, learn from setbacks, and be kind to yourself when things don’t go perfectly. With resilience and flexibility, goals become more than just targets—they become opportunities for growth.

Well done team!