What we Offer

Reins & Roots CIC delivers structured equine-based experiences designed to improve confidence, emotional wellbeing and access to horses.

We raise funds to provide free and subsidised places, ensuring that financial circumstances do not prevent participation.

All sessions take place in a safe, safeguarding-led and welfare-focused equine environment.

Equine Assisted Therapy

In partnership with a licensed therapist, we offer structured equine-based therapeutic sessions.

These sessions may support:

• Emotional regulation
• Anxiety management
• Confidence building
• Personal development

Therapy sessions are delivered in a calm, professional setting and follow a structured therapeutic approach.

Equine therapy sessions are separate from standard riding lessons.

6 Week Wellbeing Programmes

Youth | Women | Men

Our structured wellbeing programmes combine guided interaction with horses and facilitated reflection in a calm and supportive environment.

• Small group sessions
• 1–1.5 hour sessions
• Delivered by a licensed therapist

Funded places may be available through community sponsorship.

SEND Parent & Child Sessions

These sessions are designed to support families with children who have additional needs.

Sessions include:

• Small supportive groups
• Horse interaction for children
• Wellbeing support for parents
• Therapist-led guidance

Each place includes 1 parent and up to 2 children.

Alternative & Holistic Wellbeing

We also offer equine-supported wellbeing experiences, including reiki-based sessions designed to promote relaxation, grounding and emotional balance.

These sessions:

• Provide space for reflection
• Support stress reduction
• Complement therapeutic work

They are non-clinical and do not replace medical or psychological treatment.

How Our Provision Is Funded

Reins & Roots CIC is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company.

We rely on:

  • Donations

  • Sponsorship

  • Community fundraising

  • Social media income

  • Grant funding

All surplus is reinvested into community access in line with our asset lock.