Just You, Your Child, &
a Patient Horse
What to Expect
Every session is shaped around your child. They lead, I guide. We work towards real, noticeable progress, session by session.
Your First Visit
We start with a cuppa and a chat so I can understand what's going on at home. Your child meets the horses, explores the yard, and we see what feels right for them. No pressure, no expectations - just getting comfortable.
Regular Sessions
Once we know what works, we develop a gentle routine. Some children love grooming, others prefer leading the horses around the paddock. Many just enjoy the calm presence of being near them. Each session builds on the last, always following what your child responds to best.
Three Ways We Work Together
Every child is different. I offer three approaches, all one-to-one, all led by your child's needs, all with our gentle horses.
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL)
Equine Assisted Activities (EAA)
Why One-to-One Makes the Difference
Complete Focus on Your Child
No competing with other children or feeling left behind. I've worked as a Special Needs Assistant in schools for over a decade - I understand that every child needs something different.
Safety First, Always
Our horses (Rosie, Ben, Wally, Wilma, and Socks) are chosen specifically for their calm temperaments. All interactions happen on the ground - no riding unless specifically requested and appropriate. I'm always within arm's reach.
Goes at Your Child's Pace
Some children connect immediately, others need several visits to feel comfortable. We never rush. If your child needs to spend the entire session just watching the horses from a distance, that's perfectly fine.
What Makes This Different
Unlike larger facilities
where children work in groups, your child gets my complete attention. As both a qualified coach and someone who's worked with children with additional needs daily, I understand the individual support each child requires.
Real Parent-to-Parent
I'm not speaking to you as a therapist using clinical language. I'm talking to you as one parent to another who's worked with hundreds of children facing similar challenges in schools across Limerick and Clare.
What Your Child Will Achieve
Building Trust with Gentle Horses- Improved Emotional Regulation
- Better Focus & Patience
- Increased Confidence & Self-Worth
- Learning Care & Responsibility
- Calmer Response to Challenges
- Enhanced Communication Skills
- Greater Sense of Achievement
Frequently Asked Question
