Building Bridges

FAQ's

1. Do I ride the horses?
No. Horse Sense does not involve riding the horses. You will work with the horse on the ground, performing some simple activities, under very close supervision.

2. Do I need to have experience of horses?
No. It really doesn’t matter at all whether you have experience of horses or not. Either way, the programme works well.

3. What if I am frightened of horses?
That’s OK! We are very used to helping clients feel comfortable around horses. We will introduce you to the horses gradually, over the fence first, and show you how to approach them safely.  We will often let you choose the one you want to work with – and we have different shapes and sizes to select from!   If at any time you don’t feel happy, you can stop the session straight away.

4. Is it safe?
Horses are flight animals – and they weigh a lot. That’s why we have put in the following measures to ensure you stay safe the whole time you are with us:
a) A full safety briefing is conducted first
b) Mobile phones and other electronic devices must be switched off. Any distraction that takes your attention away can be dangerous.
c) Safety equipment (PPE) will be available for loan. Our horses don’t kick or bite and whilst it is highly unlikely that you will get trodden on, we want to make sure that even the smallest risk of injury is prevented. We can provide hard hats, steel toe capped boots and gloves.
d) You can feel safe in the knowledge that you are in the capable hands of not just some outstanding coaches but also highly experienced horse people too. 

5. Are the Horses trained for this work?

The only training our horses receive is basic training which allows them to function safely in a domesticated environment with human handlers.  Other than that, their reactions and feedback to you will come purely from their natural intuitive nature.