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Hope Meadows Equine Assisted Recovery CIC

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Hope Meadows Equine Assisted Recovery CIC was created to help meet the mental health needs of people living in Lincoln, Hykeham, and the surrounding areas.

Not-for-profit mental health service specialising in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Therapeutic Riding, Alternative Provision.
5⭐️ licence AWL0104
Led by qualified counsellors, instructors and teachers
🏅 2024 North Hykeham Health & Wellbeing Award The idea arose from conversations with people in these communities, founded on what they said we could do to support them to live well and build fulfilling lives. We believe in the power of horses, and equine based activities, to support great changes in well-being.

Our wonderful staff, volunteers and horses will welcome you to:

Talk about any struggles you might be having
Learn new skills and build confidence
Think about new ways to cope with difficult thoughts and emotions
Pay attention to the present moment through mindfulness-based activity
Take action to create the life you want to live
Meet, and support, others facing similar challenges

24/02/2026

Enrichment is so important to all animals throughout their lives. At Hope Meadows we use enrichment to encourage natural behaviours.

In this video you can see how our AP students have created their own snuffle mats. Snuffle mats can encourage scentwork, horses have a well developed sense of smell and their muzzle is very sensitive to touch and different textures. A snuffle mat gives the horses chance to use their foraging skills and find tasty treats between the folds of material. Foraging is an important behaviour for horses and it’s important they get the opportunity to practise this for both their physical and mental wellbeing!

22/02/2026

Have your say on ADHD support in Lincolnshire.

We want to hear from people with ADHD, those waiting for assessment, families, professionals, and anyone interested in improving local support.

Share your views and help shape future services. lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk/adhd-survey

20/02/2026

Getting started with Equine Assisted Psychotherapy sessions ✨

We have therapy availability for both adults and young people at present - no diagnosis or previous horse experience required. We are neurodiversity-affirming, LGBTQ+ welcoming, and practice in an accepting, non-judgemental way 💕

Many clients choose to book a 20min visit to our site to find out if what we offer is right for them, and you can easily book this online for no cost: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=24560033&appointmentType=67595797

If you already know you’re ready to get started, or want a more in depth conversation, you can book in for an initial assessment: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=24560033&appointmentType=70548386

Currently we have spaces with our qualified counsellors, including one member of our team who is finishing her training in Somatic Trauma Therapy, as well as very limited low cost spaces available with our student counsellor.

Our Alternative Provision has slightly different process - you can make an enquiry via the website: https://www.hopemeadows.co.uk/alternativeprovision or book in for an AP visit: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=24560033&appointmentType=category:Alternative%20Provision%20Visit

If you’re unsure about any part of the process, you can always send us an email on enquiries@hopemeadows.co.uk and our wonderful admin, Rachel, will be happy to help!🐴

19/02/2026

The boys are patiently waiting for spring to arrive 🌱

18/02/2026

The herd enjoyed cuddles and carrots with Sharlene from 🥰 Sharlene specialises in therapy for insomnia and we had a lovely morning chatting all things sleep, therapy, and equine assisted practice. Watch this space for some potential collaborations… 🐴💤

12/02/2026

Why do we write our own social media posts?

Our ethos at Hope Meadows is that change and growth comes from real relationships and authenticity. It’s important to us that our social media reflects this, so we don’t hide that it’s clearly written by one of our team who chooses the words to share with you all alongside a photo of our herd.

We’ve tried a couple of AI posts in the past, and we can absolutely see why many organisations are choosing this route. No judgement here! But for us it just isn’t a comfortable fit. We’re fully embracing the messiness of being human and not always having the perfect caption.

Maybe it won’t get us thousands of followers, but that’s not really for us anyway. Our social media is here to share our work with our community of clients, letting you all know that we are mental health professionals but still real people too. We truly love our horses and what we do, and we just want to support our community to feel better through connection 🐴

11/02/2026

Caught a sneaky photo of Emma and Sox in a lovely moment 🥰 connecting is at the heart of what we do, and sometimes it takes a connection with a pony to show us the way in other areas of our lives ❤️

10/02/2026

What do you do when the latest wood chip delivery blocks the staff parking? Give Emily a fork and stand back 🤣

Wood chip is a great temporary surface and we’re very grateful to have this to help some of our gateways, but it’s taking us a while to move it to the right places! Any volunteers would be welcome, just drop us a message 🙏

03/02/2026

Have you had talking therapy in the past but it didn’t feel helpful? It’s a common experience, but one that’s not spoken about very much.

It can happen for so many reasons, sometimes it’s just that different styles of psychotherapy will suit different people. Some therapies focus on challenging us, others on warmth. Some involve worksheets and homework, while others pay attention to what our bodies are trying to tell us.
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy involves a herd of horses… not something you will find in a typical therapy room!

Beyond the type of therapy, every therapist is unique. Sometimes it takes a few attempts to find someone that really gets you. If therapy hasn’t felt quite right in the past, it can help to remember that there are other options out there.

It can take time to find a good option, but research suggests that the relationship you have with your therapist, followed by the type of therapy it is, are two key predictors of outcomes. So it really is worth making sure it’s right.

So, take your time, ask questions, and remember it’s ok to wait for something that feels right for you. And if you think that might involve horses - well that’s our specialty so just get in touch 🥰🐴

01/02/2026

Equine Assisted Therapy - Low Cost Options ✨

Our big funded therapy projects for adults are now drawing to an end after 3 years. Whilst we work on other grants, we’re pleased to have a low cost offer by working with some wonderful student counsellors. Our low cost offer is available for a small number of adults, though we have a limited number of places for children too.

Low cost sessions are just £30, taking place with students who are on a supervised placement with us.

This option can suit people who are:

🐴 Feeling stressed, low or overwhelmed
🌱Looking for a supportive space to talk
☀️Wanting to explore challenges in life
🌿Find it helpful to have regular check-ins

The first step is an initial assessment with one of our qualified team, who will make sure that these sessions are the right fit and support you with a plan going forwards.

The initial assessment can be booked online via the link below. We hope to see you soon ✨

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=24560033&appointmentType=70548386

23/01/2026

It’s a tough old winter this year, our hay is already costing us £140/week and our supplier has now run out sooner than expected. Many are importing hay from abroad and this may be what we end up buying despite huge costs 🐴

With that in mind we are working on some plans for fundraisers to support Hope Meadows through this tricky period, any thoughts or ideas are most welcome 🥰

21/01/2026

This is very exciting news – the Equestrian Business Awards nomination page is now live!

We are really proud of the work we do at Hope Meadows supporting our clients with their mental health journeys alongside our magnificent horses. Creating a safe space and environment for people and our horses to connect, and flourish.

If we have made a difference to you, we would be honoured if you could nominate us for Service of the Year. It only takes a few minutes, please head to the link below:

Link: https://www.equestrianbusinessawards.co.uk/nominate

We do not often blow our own trumpet, but we have achieved so much so far and have more exciting plans for 2026. Please tag your friends and spread the word about Hope Meadows!

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Beck Lane, South Hykeham
Lincoln

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Monday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm

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+441522396643

Website

http://www.hopemeadows.co.uk/

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