Equi-Scotia CIC

11/03/2026

🐎 UNLOCK THE POWER OF LISTENING TO HORSES

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A brilliant visit to Ingliston Country Club today with Equi-Scotia CIC co-founders Julie-Anne and Mike, hosted by Riding Academy Manager Claire McConnachie. Great conversations, shared vision around next generation Equi-Scotia developments… 🐎

On 23rd & 24th April, the team is bringing something special to Renfrewshire — Equine Facilitated Self Care Workshops designed for:

• EFL & EFT STUDENTS & PRACTITIONERS looking to deepen their practice
• COACHES AND THERAPISTS curious about working with horses
• HR and LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT professionals seeking powerful new approaches to team development

These hands-on sessions offer a unique opportunity to experience the impact of equine facilitated learning & development.

Explore practical facilitation techniques, and connect with a growing community delivering equine experiences to support leadership, wellbeing, and authentic communication.

LIMITED SPACES – link with more info and booking form in comments

Ingliston Equestrian Mike Delaney Counselling and Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy-Scotland Claire McConnachie

07/03/2026

It was absoulte honour and a tonic to attend .scotland awards last night to support Diploma Graduate Lydia Emmerson from Equi-Innse Gall CIC who was a very worthy awardee among a very strong field of landbased learners.

07/03/2026

MANY CONGRATULATIONS to all of the winners at the .scotland awards at - especially our Diploma graduate @ from -Innse Gall CIC who picked up the runner up in the Equine Award among an exceptionally strong field. We look forward to following Lydia and her Mum, Sharon, as they support local communities with Equine Facilitated Learning projects on the Isle of Lewis. Thanks as ever to for all the support above and beyond!!

To join students, graduates and trainers live with horses check out our self care day with horses at Ingliston Equestrian on 23rd and 24th April. https://fb.me/e/70xnSBuCJ

04/02/2026

So glad that Super Ted was able to join the online gathering last night! Welcome to the Community young Edward! 🍀🐴♥️

29/01/2026

SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISE!!

A wee tip for all of you looking for ways to make your equine enterprise more viable - be sure to CONNECT WITH your local Third Sector Interface - Scotland has a great infrastructure supporting Social Enterprise. If you're not sure where to start - check out your local TSI or Voluntary Sector Hub on https://tsi.scot/

Huge Congratulations to Diploma graduate Laura and hubby Keith at Happy Hooves Sanquhar C.I.C whose dedication and hard work in securing funding enabled them to create a new indoor facility to support Equine Assisted Services all year round.

If you are curious about how our tribe is working with the 5 domains of animal welfare and human wellness do JOIN US ONLINE

next Tuesday 3rd February AT

Year of the Horse Live Q & A

FREE to anyone who has trained with us. Accessible to newcomers through our self paced home study pack.

https://fb.me/e/3WbPjrPC4



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In the photo: Laura and Keith from Happy Hooves HQ and the beautiful Dara.

Carol visited Happy Hooves Sanquhar C.I.C on Tuesday this week along with Richard from the Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway engagement team - on a very wet, wild and muddy day, with Scotland’s weather behaving exactly as you’d expect! 🌧️🐴

Despite the conditions, it was clear that Happy Hooves have exciting and ambitious plans for their future. They’re now working with us at Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway to help get those plans over the finishing line, and we’re delighted to be supporting them on that journey.

Think it’s just riding lessons? Take a peek at their “What We Offer” page and prepare to be pleasantly surprised https://happyhoovessanquhar.co.uk/what-we-offer

Shout-out to you! 📣
If you’re running a social enterprise in Dumfries and Galloway, we can help.

There’s a wealth of knowledge, support and connections available to social enterprises across Scotland, but for trusted local insight and dedicated 1:1 support, your first stop should be us at Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway.

We can support you with social enterprise, governance, volunteering, employability, business development, mental health and wellbeing, and many other vital aspects of the not-for-profit world.

👉 Find out more at www.tsdg.org.uk

23/01/2026

Wishing Lydia from Equi-Innse Gall CIC all the best of luck at the Lantra Scotland awards on 5th March

Thanks as ever to David Ho Weddings! 🙏



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to finalist Lydia Emmerson from the Isle of Lewis, who did a Professional Diploma in Facilitated Learning & Development through Equi-Scotia CIC Good luck at our ceremony in March! https://www.scotland.lantra.co.uk/news/lantra-scotland-reveals-finalists-albas-26

22/01/2026

Huge congratulations to Professional Diploma graduate Lydia from Equi-Innse Gall CIC who has been shortlisted for a Lantra Scotland award

After lots of hard work by our independent judging panel, we’re now able to announce the finalists for , so to everyone who’s made it through to our ceremony in March! https://www.scotland.lantra.co.uk/news/lantra-scotland-reveals-finalists-albas-26 Many thanks to our event supporters and well done to everyone who was nominated in the first place.

17/01/2026

🎉 HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY to our very own SUPERWOMAN 🎉

All of us at Equi-Scotia wish our Director, Jo Wood, a very happy big birthday weekend!

For years, Jo has been leading the charge — boldly, thoughtfully, and with heart — championing horses, people, and progressive learning every step of the way. Strong leadership, clear vision, and just the right amount of superhero energy. 💥🐴

Huge thanks to David Ho Weddings for this epic imagery from our practical events — we’re loving your creative (and AI-powered!) experiments.

💻 Meet Jo and the team at our Year of the Horse Online Gathering
📅 3rd February
🎟️ FREE for anyone who has trained with us at any level
📩 Email hello@equi-scotia.com for joining instructions

📚 Self-paced Home Study Pack available for Intro to EFL & EFT if you haven't yet trained with us.

🔗 Link in comments

Huge thanks for all that you bring to Equi-Scotia Jo!

01/01/2026

🎉🐎 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

📸 Equi-Scotia CIC in action — we’re delighted to be featured in today’s HETI Global Gallop publication, sharing images and highlights of our work and it's impact in local communities.

As we look ahead to 2026 – the Year of the Horse, it’s the perfect time to celebrate and connect.

✨ Join our live Q&A on 3 January to learn how we integrate heads, hearts and the herd to improve the lives of horses and people.

Booking link in Comments

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29/12/2025

🙏🐴 HIGHLIGHTS OF 2025!

With gratitude the Equi-Scotia team reflects on events during early 2025!

THANK YOU 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

To the horses for simply being themselves at practical CPD Days at

To .ley, Ruth and Susie for all their support at these days!

To for stepping up as course tutor on the ACCPH Accredited Certificate in Therapeutic Groundwork (and First Aid for Mental Health)

To Sandra from Chiron's Way for a wonderful expressive arts experience

To David Ho Photographer for all the fantastic images capturing the essence of the work

If you, or someone you know, are curious about how to view horses through a contemporary lens check out our Home Study Pack that explains how we create supportive spaces for horses AND humans using the 5 domains of animal welfare.

LIVE Q & A with Directors & Supervisors on 3rd January

📩https://fb.me/e/5vufHeXRa

26/12/2025

If you’re at all curious about our work, then why not take that first step and ask us some questions?

⭐️JOIN US on 3rd January 2026 for your first step…⭐️

… at a Live Online Q & A with Equi-Scotia CIC Directors and Supervisors - as part of self paced Home Study Pack. Special Christmas Offer of £80 until 3rd January (normally £125)

Link in comments



Julie-Anne Griffith
Always Herd - Equine Facilitated Learning & Development
Mike Delaney Reg MBACP, Mental Health/Addictions Therapist

23/12/2025

Thank you Arlene at Quiet Kin Counselling & Animal Assisted Therapy for sharing so many insightful posts this year! 🙏🐴❤️