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we offer services on and off site
Pony therapy visits to
care home/ residential
Education/ sen school
Hospices/ hospital
Ridden pony party’s
Wedding/christenings
Tv/films
Promotional shoots
Pony rides
Fates/ events
1 to 1 therapy sessions 🐴

🐣✨ GOOD FRIDAY FUN – YOU DECIDE! ✨🐴We’re planning something special for Good Friday at Shelly Equine Assisted Therapy, b...
10/03/2026

🐣✨ GOOD FRIDAY FUN – YOU DECIDE! ✨🐴

We’re planning something special for Good Friday at Shelly Equine Assisted Therapy, but we’re letting YOU choose what we do! 👇

Option 1: 🌿 Hetton Lakes Ride
A lovely hack out to Hetton Lakes with the ponies – fresh air, beautiful views and plenty of pony time.

Option 2: 🏆 Showjumping Fun Day
A fun-filled day learning to jump, building confidence and finishing with a little friendly competition.

💡 Or… we’re open to suggestions!
If you have another idea for a fun pony day, pop it in the comments.

💬 Comment below and vote:
🌿 Hetton Lakes Ride
🏆 Showjumping Fun Day
💡 Your own suggestion

The most popular idea wins! 🐴💛




☕🐴 COFFEE MORNING AT THE YARD 🐴☕Join us this Tuesday at Shelly Equine Assisted Therapy for a relaxed Coffee Morning 💛Com...
10/03/2026

☕🐴 COFFEE MORNING AT THE YARD 🐴☕

Join us this Tuesday at Shelly Equine Assisted Therapy for a relaxed Coffee Morning 💛

Come and enjoy:
☕ Tea, coffee & a chat
🐴 Time around the ponies
🌿 A friendly, welcoming atmosphere
💛 A chance to unwind and connect with others

Whether you already ride here or just fancy popping along for a cuppa and some pony time, everyone is welcome.

📩 Message the page if you’d like more information.




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🐣🐴 EASTER OWN A PONY WEEK 🐴🐣Bookings are now open for our Easter Own a Pony Week at Shelly Equine Assisted Therapy 💛📅 Mo...
09/03/2026

🐣🐴 EASTER OWN A PONY WEEK 🐴🐣

Bookings are now open for our Easter Own a Pony Week at Shelly Equine Assisted Therapy 💛

📅 Monday 6th April – Friday 10th April

An Easter themed, fun-filled week for children who love ponies and want to experience what it’s like to have their own pony for the week 🐴

Each day children will get to:
🐴 Spend time with their favourite pony
🐴 Groom, care for and bond with them
🐴 Learn stable management
🐴 Ride and build confidence
🐴 Take part in Easter themed pony fun and activities

🌟 Friday will be a fun show with awards and prizes for anyone who attends all 5 days 🏅🐴

Perfect for beginners or children who already love being around horses 💛

📩 Limited spaces available – message the page to book





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🐴✨ Today’s Adult Sponsored Hack ✨🐴What a lovely ride out today! Fresh air, good company and happy horses – the perfect w...
09/03/2026

🐴✨ Today’s Adult Sponsored Hack ✨🐴

What a lovely ride out today! Fresh air, good company and happy horses – the perfect way to spend some time away from the busy world.

Our Adult Sponsored Hacks are all about enjoying the ride, building confidence and taking some time for yourself while exploring the beautiful local countryside 🌿

A huge thank you to everyone who supports these rides and helps make them possible 💛

If you’d like to join one of our upcoming Adult Hacks, send the page a message – we have a few spaces coming up!





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💙 The Magic of Pony Therapy 🐴Moments like this are exactly why I do what I do.Sometimes the world can feel overwhelming ...
09/03/2026

💙 The Magic of Pony Therapy 🐴

Moments like this are exactly why I do what I do.

Sometimes the world can feel overwhelming for little ones, and the calm of the stables can make such a difference. Horses have a special way of helping children slow down, regulate their emotions, and feel safe without any pressure.

Yesterday Ice spent some quiet time with Thea, and it was just beautiful to see. Sitting together, stroking his mane, taking a breath and just being in the moment.

These gentle sessions aren’t about riding — they’re about connection, confidence and finding a little bit of calm in a busy world.

I’m so proud of the safe, supportive space we’re creating here for children and families.

Thank you for trusting us 💙

🐴 Equine Therapy Sessions available
📩 Message the page to find out more.






🐴✨ PONY TIME AT SHELLY EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY ✨🐴There’s something really special about spending time with horses. Wheth...
09/03/2026

🐴✨ PONY TIME AT SHELLY EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY ✨🐴

There’s something really special about spending time with horses. Whether it’s riding, grooming, or simply being around them, the confidence and smiles it brings are amazing to see 💛

We offer:
🐴 Beginner riding lessons
🐴 Confidence building sessions
🐴 Equine therapy sessions
🐴 Grooming & bonding time with our lovely ponies

🌟 We are now fully booked for after-school riding sessions this week.
🌿 We only have a couple of daytime slots available.
🐴 But we do still have grooming and pony bonding sessions available.

Perfect for children who love ponies or anyone who would benefit from some calm time around the horses 💛

📩 Message the page to book or for more information




🐴 Lesson Availability – Last Minute Spaces 🐴I’ve had a couple of cancellations come in, so I have the following spaces a...
09/03/2026

🐴 Lesson Availability – Last Minute Spaces 🐴

I’ve had a couple of cancellations come in, so I have the following spaces available:

📅 Monday (tonight) – 6pm
📅 Tuesday – 5pm & 5:30pm

If anyone would like one of these slots, message the page to book.

First come, first served 🐴💛

🐴 THIS WEEK’S AVAILABILITY 🐴We have a few spaces available this week at Shelly Equine Assisted Therapy 💛Perfect for buil...
08/03/2026

🐴 THIS WEEK’S AVAILABILITY 🐴

We have a few spaces available this week at Shelly Equine Assisted Therapy 💛

Perfect for building confidence, learning new skills and spending time with our lovely ponies.

✨ Available slots:
• Daytime sessions available during the week
• Monday – 5:00pm group lesson (1 space left)
Spaces are limited and usually go quickly.

📩 Message the page to book

🐴 Tiny Tom, Levi, Bella and the gang can’t wait to see you!




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✨ Happy International Women’s Day ✨Today is about celebrating the strength, kindness and resilience of women everywhere ...
08/03/2026

✨ Happy International Women’s Day ✨

Today is about celebrating the strength, kindness and resilience of women everywhere 💛

A huge thank you to the amazing Anna Tinkler, who has kindly donated 6 Equine Therapy Sessions for women who may need a little time, support or healing around the ponies 🐴

I’d love to start by recognising a few inspirational women in our community who I feel truly deserve this:

💛 Sarah Jane – for being one of the bravest people I’ve seen over the last few months. Your strength is incredible.

💛 Stephanie Harrison – works incredibly hard and always puts others first.

💛 Stephanie Clarke – who has had a really tough few months.

💛 Holly McKeon – always putting others first and never takes time for herself

I actually have a massive list of inspirational women, and I wish I could give something to every single one of them. But today I wanted to start by offering a few sessions to four special women who have been through a lot and still continue to put others first 💛

I’d also love to offer these four ladies a few sessions, as they never take time out for themselves and are always there supporting others — including me.

You are all amazing women and part of what makes this community so special.

👇 Now I need your help…

Tag 2 inspirational women in the comments who you think deserve a free therapy session with the ponies.

Let’s fill the comments with amazing women who deserve recognition, kindness and a little time for themselves 💛🐴

I’ve been lucky enough to have so many strong, supportive women behind me giving me the confidence to build what we have today — you know who you are, and I’m forever grateful 💛





💜🐴 International Women’s Day 🐴💜Today I just want to take a moment to celebrate all the strong, supportive and inspiring ...
08/03/2026

💜🐴 International Women’s Day 🐴💜

Today I just want to take a moment to celebrate all the strong, supportive and inspiring women around us.

From the amazing mums bringing their children for sessions, the girls building confidence in the saddle, the women supporting each other, and the incredible community around the yard — you are all part of what makes this place so special.

Shelly Equine Assisted Therapy started with a dream to create a place where people feel safe, supported and empowered, and seeing the confidence grow in so many children and young people is something I’m incredibly proud of.

To every woman and girl who walks through our gates — keep believing in yourself. You are stronger than you think 💫

And to our wonderful community, thank you for being part of the journey 💛





✨🐴 SATURDAY PONY QUESTION 🐴✨If you could spend the afternoon at the yard with one of our ponies… who would you choose? 👀...
07/03/2026

✨🐴 SATURDAY PONY QUESTION 🐴✨

If you could spend the afternoon at the yard with one of our ponies… who would you choose? 👀💛

🐴 Tiny Tom
🐴 Ice
🐴 Bella
🐴 Levi
🐴 Red

Would you go for a ride, a grooming session, or just lots of pony cuddles?

Tell us below ⬇️

The ponies love seeing who their biggest fans are! 🐴💛

📩 Message the page if you’d like to come and spend some time with them.




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🐴✨ WOW – Fully Booked! ✨🐴Thank you so much to everyone who continues to support Shelly Equine Assisted Therapy 💛We are f...
06/03/2026

🐴✨ WOW – Fully Booked! ✨🐴

Thank you so much to everyone who continues to support Shelly Equine Assisted Therapy 💛

We are fully booked this week, which we are so grateful for! The ponies and riders have had such a lovely busy week at the yard 🐴

We do have a few spaces available next week, and these will be posted on Sunday.

Keep an eye on the page if you’d like to grab one of the next available slots 👀

Thank you again for all your support – it means so much to us and the ponies 💛🐴




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Address

Houghton Le Spring
DH4 6QB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+447956714435

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