Strength & Learning Through Horses

19/05/2026

A big thank you to the more than 400 Co Op members who have already selected us as their charitable cause!

We are supported by Co-op until October so there's still plenty of time to select us and support us by spending in CoOp!

https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/94205

Thank you!

15/05/2026

Today we were lucky enough to have three Equine Specialists teaching our L2 group, practicing some of the skills required for their BHS Stage 1 Care exam next Friday. These included - How to tack up a horse, trotting up a horse; doing welfare checks; types of bedding; identifying markings of a horse and much more. Thank you Beki, Rebecca and Jocelyn 😊 🐴

14/05/2026

We currently have 2 livery vacancies available at our welcoming track livery yard within our non-riding equine therapy centre for horses 15.2hh and under.

Strength & Learning Through Horses offers Working Retirement Livery for suitable horses who need to be able to live out in a mixed herd, and be polite on the ground, we don't mind quirks as long as they are disclosed and the horse is safe to be worked with on the ground with young people on lead ropes, loose and in educational set ups such as lunging and long reining.
Included in the cost of the livery is:

* 24/7 living out on a track system (and fields in the winter) all year round.
* All hay and our feed included.
* Trims covered by our farrier every 5 weeks (Ideally a barefoot horse, but we will take a horse that wears front shoes as long as they are very polite with their feet No hinds permitted.)
* Regular worm-egg counts and treatments (if needed)
* Stabling in the winter if needed
* Use of facilities outside of our therapy working hours.
* The horse to be 'worked with' for a maximum of 10 sessions a week. A session may consist of standing on the yard to be groomed, through to teaching a young person how to lunge.
£300pcm

Any questions please feel free to get in touch, please message or call our Yard Manager, Catherine, on 07956523068, if your call is unanswered please leave a voicemail or text message with your name and number and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Thanks very much.

https://liverylist.co.uk/yard/strength-and-learning-through-horses-track-livery/

13/05/2026

The young people in our alternate education groups are gearing up for their BHS Stage 1 Care exam next week. Today they learnt about the points of the horse using post it notes. Thank you Prince for being such a good model!

13/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week 2026

This year’s theme is “Action”, and our horses remind us that small, steady steps can have an impact on our wellbeing.

Here at SLTH, we see every day how horses care for their bodies, stay connect to their herd and move with purpose. They show us that wellbeing isn’t about big leaps. It’s about simple, repeatable actions that help us feel safe, grounded and connected.

Here are 5 small actions we can learn from our horses.

Sleep 😴 horses rest in short, regular cycles. We thrive when we honour our need for enough sleep.

Fuel 🥘 just like horse graze to keep their energy steady, eating and drinking regularly supports our brain and body.

Connection 🤝 Horses seek their herd. Reaching out to others helps us feel held and less alone.

Play & purpose; horses explore, move and engage with their environment. Our hobbies give us joy, identity and space to breathe.

Move 🏃‍♂️ movement regulates a horse’s whole system. Gentle exercise does the same for us

This week choose one small action to begin with. Your wellbeing matters and tiny steps count. 🫶🏻

13/05/2026

"Mental Health Awareness Week 2026"

This year's theme is "Action", and our horses remind us that small, steady steps can have an impact on our wellbeing.

Here at SLTH, we see every day how horses care for their bodies, stay connect to their herd and move with purpose. They show us that wellbeing isn't about big leaps. It's about simple, repeatable actions that help us feel safe, grounded and connected.

Here are 5 small actions we can learn from our horses:
1. Sleep- horses rest in short, regular cycles. We thrive when we honour our need for enough sleep.
2. Fuel- just like horses graze to keep their energy steady, eating and drinking regularly supports our brain and body.
3. Connection- Horses seek their herd. Reaching out to others helps us feel held and less alone.
4. Play & purpose- horses explore, move and engage with their environment. Our hobbies give us joy, identity and space to breathe.
5. Move - movement regulates a horse's whole system. Gentle exercise does the same for us

This week choose one small action to begin with.

Your wellbeing matters and tiny steps count.

11/05/2026

Can you take 1 minute out of your day to nominate SLTH for the chance to win £5,000 courtesy of The Benefact Group?

This week is and we'd love your support to help us help more young people improve their mental health and wellbeing. Simply click the link and complete the short form and we'll be in the draw to win £5k, which could help young people to access our support and transform their lives.

https://movementforgood.com/draws/special/health-wellbeing?cn=1159326&ct=health&i=1778504753-86627.jpg&utm_source=holiday+card&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=M4G2025card&utm_id=M4G2025card

09/05/2026

Tough Mudder complete 💪. Well done and thank you Team! If crawling though mud, plunging through ice water and getting electrocuted doesn’t show the team’s belief in how much our work changes lives then I don’t know what does.

It’s not too late to donate:

https://givestar.io/gs/strength-and-learning-through-horses?fbclid=IwZnRzaARZ0hFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeFLTHuG_BUcuOtKpzn43hJ7Njx_ukQ1Z9HyZbPeSP5djRtg9xa51DySWYQyg_aem_w9mVDGBwXrFFw_nCKluTSg

08/05/2026

If you work in Equine Assisted Services then it’s definitely worth becoming a member of the Equine Assisted Services Partnership CiC. Great quality CPD opportunities are just one benefit.

The next CPD webinar will be delivered by our own Co-Founder & CEO Rosie Bensley.

Our next CPD eligible HEIR Time Talk will be held on Wednesday 20th May at 7:30pm.

Beyond Projects and Beyond Horses – Building a Business Plan That Makes Funders Want to Support You
In this one-hour webinar, Rosie Bensley, CEO and Education Programme Director of Strength & Learning Through Horses will share learning from the key shift that transformed fundraising success; moving from describing projects to sharing a compelling story about where the charity is heading through a clear business plan.
A practical session looking at how to position your organisation for growth, sustainability, and long-term funding and where to start with a business plan.

Register to attend here https://HTTBusinessPlans.eventbrite.co.uk

We look forward to seeing you

08/05/2026

Tomorrow 8 brave SLTH staff and supporters will be getting cold & muddy to raise funds for young people facing some of the toughest life circumstances to get a second chance.

If you’re able to, please consider making a donation to the Tough Mudder Team ❤️

https://givestar.io/gs/strength-and-learning-through-horses?fbclid=IwZnRzaARZ0hFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeFLTHuG_BUcuOtKpzn43hJ7Njx_ukQ1Z9HyZbPeSP5djRtg9xa51DySWYQyg_aem_w9mVDGBwXrFFw_nCKluTSg

08/05/2026

Lovely trip to Redwings Ada Cole Horse Rescue Centre in Essex today with our Friday Level 2 OCN group. We learnt so much about the good work they do and all the various rescues they have.