Mandala’s and Ley Lines

Connecting to Nature and the energy of the Earth: August has brought with it a theme of mandala's and ley lines for us at Paintedhorse.  We have had some amazing people and groups visiting to experience our Equine ReWilding taster sessions. They have inspired us with their creativity of their mandalas and their ability to [...]

Horses for Heroes

Army veteran connects with Danny: Out of our Paintedhorse team Danny came forward to offer his equine wisdom and warmth to an Army veteran adjusting to life on civvie street and awaiting a further operation on his back.  Danny was fidgety at first and when it was acknowledged that the client had some 'anxiety' he became still.  Danny then spent some [...]

Chasing Portland Prison Blues Away

Inmates tie their hopes onto their equine ally: This month Paintedhorse's Livvy Adams gathered in a team of LEAP practitioners, equine specialists and horses, and joined charity Key4Life to provide Equine Therapy for the young men at HMP/YOI Portland Prison. Founder of the charity Eva Hamilton (MBE) created a year long, 7-Step model to successfully help rehabilitate young [...]

Winter Waterland

Grace and Hope check out the new pool: This was winter on the Somerset levels this year. Ponies Grace and Hope investigate their new water world whilst their human team member Livvy arranged for temporary living accommodation on higher ground. Grace, Hope and their taller legged pony friend Ulha are now on dry land waiting for their [...]