
11/02/2025
Dear Parents , Schools, Teachers and Education Partners.
We are pleased to introduce you to an alternative provision programme.
The programme has been developed by Britain’s largest Equine charity, The British Horse Society, and is called Changing Lives Through Horses.
BHS Qualifications (BHSQ) is an awarding organisation recognised and regulated by the Office of the
Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual).
What is the Changing Lives Through Horses programme?
The British Horse Society Changing Lives Through Horses is an alternative education programme where children and young people can learn in a safe and nurturing environment alongside highly trained coaches at British Horse Society Approved Riding Centres. The BHS believes that horses and equine facilitated learning can have a remarkable role to play in impacting on a young person’s life.
Who is the Programme for?
The programme is aimed at children and young people aged 5-25 years who have become, or are at risk of becoming, disengaged or excluded from education or training, or those with additional needs that mean they need more support to maintain their school placement. Participants who have benefitted from the programme include those with special educational needs, including social and emotional mental health needs, and those who may have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences.
What does the programme involve?
The main aim of the programme is to develop and support 6 key life skills:
🐎 Communication,
🐎 Confidence,
🐎 Teamwork,
🐎 Building Relationships,
🐎 Perseverance,
🐎 Responsibility.
We also offer an accredited Personal Development Qualification integrated within the programme at Entry Level 3, Level 1 and Level 2.
How can your child get involved?
Courses run from full school days for small groups, to 1 to 1 sessions at certain times depending on the needs of the individual and what the referring school or parent is looking for.
Please email [email protected] for more information