Inspired Equine Assisted Learning CIC

Inspired Equine Assisted Learning CIC IdEAL is a Community Interest Company offering Equine Assisted Learning activities and therapeutic horsemanship for children, young people and adults.

Inspired Equine Assisted Learning is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company specialising in Equine Assisted Learning activities and Therapeutic Horsemanship, which benefits a wide range of adults and children, including those with behavioural challenges, mental health problems, and learning difficulties. Therapeutic work with horses has been shown to improve mental and emotional wellbeing, physical skills and enhance communication and relationship skills. We offer private and group sessions on a long or short-term basis. For an informal chat or to arrange a visit please message Claire or Mike on this page or email info@inspired-eal.co.uk or call Mike on 07729 909186. We look forward to working with you.

“The number of children missing more than half of their time in school has hit another record high in England,” reports ...
28/03/2026

“The number of children missing more than half of their time in school has hit another record high in England,” reports the BBC, citing new Department for Education data. It’s a stark reminder that traditional classrooms simply aren’t working for every child, especially those struggling with anxiety, overwhelm or social disconnection.
For some pupils, the classroom isn’t just challenging… it’s impossible.
That’s where Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) can become a turning point.
Horses don’t care about uniforms, homework, behaviour charts or whether you’ve remembered your planner. They care about trust, clarity and calmness, and for many young people, that’s a far easier starting point than another desk, another worksheet, another adult telling them to “just try harder.”
EAL offers something school often can’t:
• a safe, non judgemental space
• hands on, sensory learning
• instant feedback that feels fair, not punitive
• a sense of achievement they can see and feel
• connection without pressure
Children relate to horses in ways they simply can’t with teachers. A horse won’t raise an eyebrow, sigh, or ask why you didn’t complete the task. It responds to who you are in that moment and that authenticity is powerful.
Persistent absence is rising across England, with over 1.7 million pupils now classed as persistently absent. Anxiety related school avoidance has increased sharply, particularly among pupils with SEND or SEMH needs. As Sir Ken Robinson famously said, “Young people are not problems to be solved, but potential to be fulfilled.” And Rita Pierson reminded us, “Kids don’t learn from people they don’t like.”
EAL helps children reconnect with themselves first and education second.
If your school, SEND team or family is searching for a meaningful, engaging re engagement pathway, we’re here to help.

If your organisation wants to boost its reputation and make a genuine difference, here’s a sponsorship opportunity you p...
27/03/2026

If your organisation wants to boost its reputation and make a genuine difference, here’s a sponsorship opportunity you probably didn’t see coming: partner with a herd of horses. Yes, really. Horses are surprisingly good at community impact, and unlike humans, they don’t need branding guidelines, strategy meetings or a 47‑slide PowerPoint to understand authenticity.

Your sponsorship helps our horses support people struggling with anxiety, low confidence and social isolation. These are serious issues, not remotely funny, but the horses’ ability to take people exactly as they are can be life‑changing. No judgement. No labels. No “have you tried being more positive?” Just presence, connection and the kind of honesty only a half‑ton therapist can deliver.

As Desmond Tutu said, “Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good that overwhelm the world.” Brené Brown reminds us, “Connection is why we’re here.” And Howard Schultz famously noted, “Success is best when it’s shared.” Horses would agree with all three… especially if sharing involves carrots.

And yes, there’s a funny side. Horses have a unique talent for nudging overthinkers, ignoring corporate voices, and responding only when someone finally drops the act and shows up as themselves. They are, without question, the most honest brand ambassadors you’ll ever meet.

Sponsoring our work isn’t just good PR, it’s meaningful, memorable and genuinely impactful. Your organisation gets to stand behind something real, human and hopeful.

If you’re ready to support our horses as they support the people who need them most, we’d love to welcome you as a sponsor.

If you really want to understand your leadership style, try leading a horse. Not a meeting. Not a project. A horse. Hors...
26/03/2026

If you really want to understand your leadership style, try leading a horse. Not a meeting. Not a project. A horse. Horses don’t care about your job title, your corner office, or how confidently you say “let’s align on this.” For them, leadership isn’t a metaphor, it’s a matter of life and death. If the leader gets it wrong, something with teeth might eat the whole team. Whatever’s happening in your office, it’s probably not quite that dramatic.

Horses read intention, clarity and congruence with forensic precision. If you’re over‑confident, they’ll ignore you. If you’re over‑thinking, they’ll wander off mid‑briefing. And if you’re quietly grounded and authentic, they’ll follow you like you’re the CEO of the universe.

Leadership expert Simon Sinek says, “Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge.” Horses agree. Brené Brown reminds us, “Authenticity is a collection of choices we make every day,” and horses spot those choices instantly. Patrick Lencioni adds, “Humility is the single greatest and most indispensable leadership trait.” Horses love humility… especially when it comes with a carrot.

EAL strips away the corporate gloss and shows you what your leadership actually looks like. No slides. No buzzwords. No hiding behind a desk. Just you, a horse, and the truth.

If you’re ready to discover a leadership style that works in the arena and the office and laugh at yourself in the process come and meet our four‑legged leadership consultants.

We still have a couple spaces left for our Easter session! So, if you want to come and have some Easter fun with our equ...
26/03/2026

We still have a couple spaces left for our Easter session! So, if you want to come and have some Easter fun with our equines, please message to book!

Each child will have the opportunity to groom & lead, do Easter crafts/colourings, and take part in our egg hunt!🐣 Stable management activities are also included!🦄

We are asking for payment when booking to secure your space✨

If you really want to understand your customer journey, try handing it over to a horse. Honestly. Horses are the most br...
25/03/2026

If you really want to understand your customer journey, try handing it over to a horse. Honestly. Horses are the most brutally honest “customers” you’ll ever meet. They don’t fill in feedback forms, they don’t politely nod through a confusing process, and they definitely won’t click “I agree to the terms and conditions.” If your journey doesn’t make sense, they’ll just… stop. Or walk off. Or eat the obstacle you thought represented your “onboarding funnel.”

When you model your customer journey in 3D, with obstacles representing every touchpoint, delay, confusing form, or unnecessary hoop, things get real very quickly. Leading a horse through that course, with the horse playing the role of the customer, is hilariously revealing. If the horse refuses to move at the “complex sign‑up process,” that’s feedback. If it walks straight past the “unnecessary step,” that’s feedback. If it chooses a completely different route because it’s clearer… well, that’s feedback too.

Customer‑experience expert Shep Hyken says, “The best companies create effortless experiences.” Horses agree. Annette Franz reminds us, “If you don’t know your customer’s journey, you can’t improve it.” And Jeff Bezos famously said, “Start with the customer and work backwards.” Horses take that literally, sometimes by walking backwards.

EAL turns customer‑journey mapping into something you can see, feel and laugh about. It’s consultancy… but with hooves.

If your organisation is ready to rethink how it interacts with clients and you’re brave enough for feedback that can’t be sugar‑coated, come and meet our four‑legged customer‑experience consultants.

If you want to teach a child confidence and communication skills, try introducing them to a horse. Horses don’t care abo...
24/03/2026

If you want to teach a child confidence and communication skills, try introducing them to a horse. Horses don’t care about SAT scores, reading ages or who got the “Star of the Week” certificate. They care about clarity, calmness and whether your body language matches what you’re trying to say. In other words: the stuff that actually matters in life.

Child‑development expert Dr Becky Kennedy says, “Kids don’t need perfection, they need connection,” and horses are absolute masters at testing that. Alfie Kohn reminds us that “Children learn best when they feel safe,” which is exactly why a horse will happily ignore a child giving a long, wobbly speech but respond instantly when that same child takes a breath, stands tall and communicates simply. And teacher‑legend Rita Pierson famously said, “Every child deserves a champion.” Horses take that role very seriously… especially if the child has a carrot.

EAL gives children something school can’t always offer: learning through doing, feeling and laughing. Horses reflect confidence, highlight mixed messages and reward calm communication. They don’t judge, they don’t grade, and they definitely don’t care if your handwriting is messy. But they will walk away if you’re over‑explaining, which is excellent feedback for all of us.

Confidence and communication shape a child’s future far more than test scores ever will. And when a child learns to lead a horse with quiet clarity, something shifts, they realise they can lead themselves, too.

If you want your child (or your school) to experience learning that builds real‑world skills with a lot of joy along the way, come and meet our four‑legged teachers.

If you really want to test your communication skills, forget the meeting room and step into an arena with a horse who ha...
23/03/2026

If you really want to test your communication skills, forget the meeting room and step into an arena with a horse who has absolutely no interest in your job title, your “confident voice,” or your ability to say “let’s take this offline.” Horses don’t respond to jargon, charm or your best TED‑Talk impression. They respond to clarity, calmness and whether your body language matches what your mouth is saying. As Brené Brown reminds us, “Clear is kind,” and horses take that very literally. If you’re sending mixed messages, they’ll simply wander off to find someone who isn’t.

Julian Treasure says, “We teach what we are,” which becomes painfully obvious when a horse mirrors your nerves, your hesitation, or your over‑explaining. And Simon Sinek’s line, “Leadership is a choice”, hits differently when the horse chooses the quiet person at the back instead of the one giving a motivational speech.

EAL turns communication theory into instant, unfiltered feedback. You can’t fake confidence with a creature who reads your heartbeat. You can’t bluff your way through unclear instructions. And you definitely can’t impress a horse with your LinkedIn endorsements.

What you can do is learn to communicate with authenticity, presence and genuine confidence, the kind that works just as well in the office as it does in the arena.

If you’re ready to discover how horses can transform the way you communicate (and give you a few humbling laughs along the way), come and meet the real experts.

If you really want to understand your team, forget the boardroom, try standing in a field with a half‑ton colleague who ...
22/03/2026

If you really want to understand your team, forget the boardroom, try standing in a field with a half‑ton colleague who has zero interest in your job title. Horses don’t care who’s “Head of Synergy” or who brought the colour‑coded spreadsheet. They care about clarity, trust and whether your energy matches your actions. As Simon Sinek says, “Trust is built on consistency,” and no creature tests consistency faster than a horse. Patrick Lencioni reminds us that “Teamwork begins with vulnerability,” which is exactly what happens when a horse ignores your self‑appointed leadership and follows the quiet one at the back.

EAL exposes team dynamics instantly: mixed messages, over‑assertiveness, too many chiefs, not enough carrots… and the horse always knows who’s genuinely leading.

Ready to discover what your team looks like without the corporate gloss? Come and meet the real facilitators.

Horses have an incredible talent for cutting straight through human nonsense. They don’t care if you turn up looking lik...
21/03/2026

Horses have an incredible talent for cutting straight through human nonsense. They don’t care if you turn up looking like a walking fashion editorial or like you’ve slept in your mucking‑out clothes. If anything, they’ll actively test your priorities: a Balenciaga jacket is just another perfectly good surface to scratch an itchy face on, and my battered old stable fleece gets exactly the same treatment. Fancy footwear? Useless. A steel toe‑cap will always outrank a designer trainer. And your Louis Vuitton bag? Best left in the car… unless it contains carrots, in which case all bets are off.

That’s the beauty of Equine Assisted Learning: horses respond to authenticity, trust and confidence, not image. They don’t care about status symbols, they care about congruence. As Brené Brown puts it, “Vulnerability is the birthplace of connection,” and horses know instantly when you’re being real. Simon Sinek reminds us that “Trust is built on consistency,” and no creature tests consistency quite like a horse.

If you want to experience leadership without ego and feedback without filters come and spend time with our herd.

20/03/2026

Continuity of support is essential for anyone accessing therapeutic or wellbeing services, but for people living with anxiety it becomes absolutely critical. Even small changes, a shift in routine, uncertainty about future sessions, or the possibility of a service closing, can heighten stress and make daily life feel less manageable. In Lincolnshire, adults already face significant barriers to getting help. Local intelligence reports highlight long waits and limited capacity across mental‑health pathways, and national data shows anxiety levels remain high, with adults rating their anxiety at an average of 3.7 out of 10 on the previous day.

When people finally find a service that feels safe, consistent and responsive to their needs, the thought of losing it can be overwhelming. Yet rising operational costs, staffing, insurance, utilities, feed and specialist resources, are placing pressure on beneficiaries, providers and funders alike. Without sustainable funding, some level of change becomes unavoidable if we’re going to keep supporting as many people as possible.

But we must also be honest: some individuals will fall through the gaps. And when early, preventative support disappears, people often reach crisis point later, ultimately increasing demand on already stretched health and social‑care services.

People deserve stability. They deserve to know their needs matter. And they deserve services that can stay open long enough to make a meaningful difference.

If you’re a funder, organisation or community partner who believes in protecting continuity of care, please get in touch. Your support helps keep people from slipping through the cracks.

19/03/2026

We’re increasingly worried about the impact on beneficiaries when they’re asked to meet the full cost of therapeutic EAL sessions because no external funding is available. Across the UK, equine providers are facing steep rises in feed and forage costs due to inflation, weather‑affected harvests and higher fuel and fertiliser prices. Insurance premiums have also risen significantly, and staffing costs continue to climb. These pressures are especially acute for small East of England providers, where margins are already tight.

When session prices rise, families often have no safety net. National equestrian participation data consistently shows that cost is one of the main reasons people reduce or stop horse‑related activities. Many beneficiaries tell us they may need to cut down the frequency of sessions or stop altogether, losing the confidence, emotional regulation and wellbeing gains that EAL provides.

If you know a funder, organisation or supporter who believes in the power of EAL, please connect us. Together, we can keep these life‑changing sessions accessible.

18/03/2026

We’re saddened to share that IdEAL will need to increase session prices for adults from April. This is not a decision we ever wanted to make. But with staff, insurance and feed costs rising almost daily, and no new funding available despite our best efforts, we’ve reached a point where this change is unavoidable if we’re to keep delivering safe, high‑quality EAL support.

What hasn’t changed is our commitment to accessibility. We’ll continue doing everything we can to help beneficiaries stay with us, including offering small group sessions as a more affordable alternative to 1‑2‑1 support. No one should miss out if there’s a way we can help.

If you know organisations, funders or supporters who believe in the power of EAL, please connect us. Your support genuinely helps people continue the journeys they’ve started.

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Spending time with our horses will positively and permanently change your life! Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is a unique learning experience that uses horses as active participants; it does not involve riding and no prior experience with horses is required. Our horses make perfect learning partners as their natural responses provide immediate and honest feedback to your actions and behaviour giving you a deeper understanding of yourself.

Inspired Equine Assisted Learning is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company specialising in Equine Assisted Learning activities and Therapeutic Horsemanship, which benefits a wide range of adults and children, including those with behavioural challenges, mental health problems, and learning difficulties. Therapeutic work with horses has been shown to improve mental and emotional wellbeing, physical skills and enhance communication and relationship skills. We offer private and group sessions on a long or short-term basis. For an informal chat or to arrange a visit please message Mike on this page or email info@inspired-eal.co.uk or call 07729 909186. We look forward to working with you.

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