The Wild Mane Project

28/03/2026

The Wild Child Club is not on this week due to the horrendous weather 😭😱🌧️💨 There's not much that put's Courtney and I off, but we have risked assessed the weather tomorrow and it is too slippy to be outdoors with the wet.
We are back on Sunday 12th April, I hope you all have a Wild easter 🐰, and eat lots of chocolate eggs!

28/03/2026

Sometimes “engagement” doesn’t look like joining in at all.

It can look like:

🐴 standing nearby

🐴 watching quietly

🐴 taking time to warm up

We see all of that as part of the process, not a problem to fix. It often means a child, young person or adult is checking things out, building trust, and working out if this feels safe for them. 🌳

🤓Parents, professionals, and those with experience in yourself, how do spot those early signs of engagement, before it looks like full participation?

We would love to hear your stories, big or small, in the comments. 🌳

23/03/2026

I’m a dog owner myself and I’ve seen all the new dog law signs popping up everywhere.

What a lot of people don’t realise is:

that law also covers horses and ponies.

So if you’re walking near fields with horses, ponies or other livestock, please keep your dog on a lead and out of the fields. It protects the animals, and it protects you and your dog under the new law.

21/03/2026

Your weekly dose of pony fun is back tomorrow at Wild Child Club 🐴🌿 Only a couple of spaces left for tomorrow.

Sundays from 12
Ages 5+

The kids who attended last week will know we briefly checked the 'Badger-Cam's', this week I have some funny footage to show you, and we will look through the new cameras and investigate the footage to see what other animals we can find 🦡🎥

Book online at https://www.wildmane.org.uk/clubs-groups

Ponies, wildlife, outdoor skills, and plenty of time in nature on Werneth Low.

17/03/2026

Looking for fun and practical learning for your home-educated kids?

Our small group, Home Education Programme offers pony care and outdoor skills sessions designed to build confidence and real-life skills.

It’s a great way for home-educated children & teens to connect & learn.
Interested? Book online at https://www.wildmane.org.uk/book-online

15/03/2026

Wild Child Club were amazing today and battled the elements to be there. They should be proud of themselves 👏 A huge Well done to Maya for passing her Level one First Hoof beats Equine Skills Certificate and badge. 🐴🤩

Each week children will learn Pony skills & Wilderness skills to earn certificates & Badges. 🏅

We also looked at our wildlife 'Badger-cams' that were donated by NatureSpy. We have seen a few snaps of one of the badgers and I have brought the footage to check tonight.

I can't wait to show the Wild kids what I have found on the cameras. As well as TWO badgers, we have some amazing wildlife footage to watch next week! 🎥

Last but not least, a warm welcome to the team Courtney 🥰

13/03/2026

📢 Clear Communication in Your Equine Business 🐴

Instructors and yard owners regularly work with riders who communicate and respond in different ways. This short online session explores how understanding communication, sensory experiences, and interaction around horses can help instructors connect more effectively and get more from their lessons.

📍 Online
⏱ 1 hour
💻 Book online https://www.wildmane.org.uk/book-online

12/03/2026

📷 Your Point of View , Phone Photography for Adults with Ponies, Nature & Landscapes

Ever taken a photo of your horse and something just doesn’t look quite right?

Sometimes it’s where you’re standing, sometimes it’s the angle, and sometimes it’s simply knowing how to frame the shot.

In this outdoor workshop we’ll explore simple ways to take better photos using just your phone, learning how changing your position, angle and framing can completely change the picture.

We’ll practise photographing the ponies and the landscape around us while learning techniques that make your photos stand out.

📅 Sunday 29th March
⏰ 1pm–3pm
💷 £20 per place

Teens who are interested in photography may book on with a paying adult

Limited spaces available.
Book online at https://www.wildmane.org.uk/book-online

12/03/2026

In Tree Explorers, children become woodland detectives — learning how to recognise different trees by their leaves, bark, shapes, and the clues they leave behind.

We’ll explore, investigate, and discover the trees that live around us.

Once you know what to look for, your kids will start to recognise them everywhere.

Perfect for curious kids who love exploring outdoors.

A free Template to take home to practice.

Book online at https://www.wildmane.org.uk/book-online

12/03/2026

🐰 Easter Nature Craft Workshop for Kids 🌳

Sticks, leaves, bark, seeds… nature is full of things waiting to be turned into something fun.

In this workshop, children will explore and use natural materials to create nature crafts.

Perfect for children who like making things and spending time outdoors.

To book visit https://www.wildmane.org.uk/book-online

12/03/2026

We’re hiring at Wild Mane 🐴

We’re looking for a calm and competent Session Support Assistant to help during pony sessions and outdoor activities.

This is a casual role supporting sessions in the field around ponies and participants.

If you’re confident handling horses, sensible around people, and comfortable working outdoors, we’d love to hear from you.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a paid trial session.

Apply here:

The Wild Mane Project is looking for a calm, competent and reliable person with horse experience to assist during pony sessions and outdoor activities.

12/03/2026

We are now taking bookings for our adult sessions.

You’ll work in small groups, at a gentle pace, grooming ponies, leading, field tasks, and basic woodland activities, and learning new skills. No horse experience needed.

The next programme starts on the 13th April please complete your interest at https://www.wildmane.org.uk/referrershub/adultreferralform

We accept Employers Referrals, Direct Payment (for people who are already with Adult Social Care), & private payment.