Equilore - Equine Therapy and Learning

26/11/2025

OUR CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER IS LIVE ⛄️🎄
We've launched our Christmas campaign and its all about building the biggest snowman scene we can!

Every time we receive a donation, a new snowman appears on our Visufund page ⛄️
We'll be sharing our progress every week, so you can watch our Snowman family grow!

Want to be apart of the Equilore Snowman Family?
Donate here - https://visufund.com/equilores-christmas-fundraiser

Every little bit helps support Equilore and allows us to continue to support those who need us!

Thank you 🎄☃️❄️

At Equilore, we believe that everyone deserves a life filled with balance, calm, and hope. Especially during times of challenge. This Christmas, we’re inviting you to join us in spreading light and wellness to those who need it most. This Christmas, your support can make a real difference.

25/11/2025

Healing happens in the quiet moments — in soft noses touching, in shared breaths, in knowing you’re not alone. The herd reminds us that connection is powerful, presence is healing, and we are always held by something bigger than ourselves

21/11/2025

Spend a day with Elsie! 🐴💛 Between helping our clients in session, Elsie can usually be found doing her two favourite things: Eating absolutely everything in sight and snoozing blissfully in any patch of sunshine she can find! ☀️ She is a star in sessions and with your support, she can keep changing lives every day. Want to sponsor Elsie? Click the link in our Bio or go tour website to find out how! 😍🫶🏼

19/11/2025

Thank you so much to Members for supporting Equilore 💙
This funding helps us continue to make our sessions affordable for people who need them most and enables us to sponsor our Barn Pals children's group and all the fun and enriching activities they enjoy! We truly appreciate your support.

07/11/2025

Here’s Emma, another one of our amazing trustees, sharing her experience and what being part of Equilore means to her💙 Emma also explains how to become a trustee for anyone who may be interested in joining our team!

06/11/2025

Behind every charity is a team of dedicated trustees who make it all possible. 💫
For , we’re shining a light on the amazing individuals who volunteer their time, skills, and passion to support Equilore’s work.
Here’s Christina sharing what being a trustee means to her 💙

27/10/2025

✨ One whole year of Giddy and Harley ✨
It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since these two came from — they’ve come such a long way and have truly become a big part of our herd. 💛

From Giddy’s leg injury recovery and all the people they’ve supported in sessions, to their cheeky escapades sneaking under fences and keeping us on our toes, they’ve certainly made their mark! 🐴💫

We can’t imagine the yard without their big personalities, gentle hearts, and all the smiles they bring. Here’s to many more years of love, laughter, and muddy hooves. 🐴🐴If you would like to celebrate or give Giddy and Harley a gift for their anniversary click on the link in our bio to sponsor them! 😁

14/10/2025

Meet Buddy — one of our gentle therapy horses bringing comfort, confidence, and connection to those who need it most. 🐴💛
Your support helps keep Buddy happy, healthy, and ready to change lives. Sponsor Buddy today and be part of his healing journey! 🌿✨
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12/10/2025

Massive congratulations to The Hummingbird Centre for securing this funding from Bicester Village Unlock Futures Fund. Getting funding is increasingly harder for charities in general, but Mechelle and Zoe know how to succeed. We are so grateful for this brilliant collaboration 🙏

Unlock Futures Fund

Tuesday 7th October Zoe Draper and Mechelle Harris, attended the Bicester Village Unlock Futures Fund celebratory reception to be amongst a room of other charities who have been recognised for their unconditional support that they give to the community was extremely humbling. The Unlock Futures Fund as enabled us to keep on providing the Equine Therapy provided by Equilore - Equine Therapy and Learning such a powerful alternative therapy we have been providing for many years with the help of Bicester Village.

The words "Thank You" never seem enough - from everyone here at The Hummingbird Centre thank you for supporting our work.

08/10/2025

Support us for FREE with easy fundraising 🐴
You can help us raise money every time you shop online - and it won’t cost you a penny!
Swipe through to see how easy it is to get started!

1. Download the easy fundraising app
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3. Sign up and start shopping!

Every purchase you make earns us a free donation! Thank you as always for supporting us and helping us make a difference.

08/10/2025

Thank you The Hummingbird Centre for sharing this lovely feedback. Not sure how we missed this in May, but better late than never 🤗

THE POWER OF EQUINE THERAPY - WORDS FROM A GUEST

Some while ago I was lucky enough to be pointed to the Hummingbird Centre at Launton for support through my long journey with cancer. I have been deeply touched by the care from friendly and professional staff and volunteers. What I hadn't anticipated was that some key support wouldn't come from people at all.

Through November and December 2024 Hummingbird referred me for a weekly immersion in equine therapy Equilore - Equine Therapy and Learning in rural Croughton. Little did I expect that this experience would have such a profound impact on me.

Under the expert guidance of Dr Loes Koorenhof I learned that 'prey animals' perceived life in the moment and in such a different way to ourselves. I learnt to respect and trust the animals who had no hidden agenda in our relationship. That silent communication using body language and breathing could result in a 'master grazing machine' stopping eating and choosing to spend time 'bonding' with me was a revelation. I was so touched.

Overall, I left this experience moved by the relationship opportunity with the horses who wanted nothing from me, but gave me so much of themselves and so many things to think about. Being present for 'herd time' simply spent standing and accepted among them was priceless. I also now know that if a crisp packet rustles in a hedge I need to run fast.

This time was invaluable for my mental wellbeing, my perspective on living in some peace with cancer and new expectations around communication, being present and sincerity in my relationships. I am so grateful to both the Hummingbird Centre and my wonderful new four-legged friends who taught me so much.

Thank you, Hummingbird Centre.