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Welcome to The Red Horse Foundation

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Centre for Equine Assisted Therapies
 

SERVICES

WHAT WE DO

A powerful and effective therapeutic approach, facilitated by our mental health team with our gentle herd. Our horses help our clients connect with their emotions, reflect on behaviour patterns and begin their healing journey.

WHO WE ARE

Red Horse Foundation, offers Equine Assisted Therapy.
 
We are a Non-Profit Organisation, supporting people from all walks of life, struggling with mental health issues and in distress, in Gloucestershire and beyond.

Established for 10 years, the centre is set in 15 acres of beautiful secluded grounds, which include woodlands and abundant wildlife. We have a herd of 8 horses, stables, a sand arena, a round pen, a yurt for private work and a classroom.

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We work with children and adults in conjunction with schools, councils, parents and agencies.

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Our team is uniquely made up of mental health professionals with specialisms in various fields of physical, emotional and behavioural problems, who have all trained in Equine Assisted Therapy. 

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

"Red Horse is very professional and accommodating, always thinking outside the box to try and help vulnerable people where they can, all members of staff are friendly, caring and approachable."

Open Days & Courses

EVENTS & COURSES

Horsing Around - All Welcome

New Group Dates for 2024:

Starting: 6 July for 4 weeks

Starting: 17 August for 4 weeks

WHO WE HELP & WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Our goals are entirely charitable and 100% of all funding we receive is spent on delivering our services. ​Time and again we see this unique approach of bringing together a horse and a client making the necessary change for clients, where conventional approaches have failed.

Your support in this challenging climate will secure our future and enable us to continue our work with​:​

  • Children and adults with mental health problems

  • Children and young people with special educational needs including autism, ADHD and behavioural problems

  • Victims of domestic violence, neglect and abuse

  • People struggling with family breakdown, stress and bereavement

  • People battling an addiction or eating disorder

  • Veterans experiencing post traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury

  • NHS staff suffering from trauma serving their community during Corona Virus epidemic

Our Current Fundraising Initiatives Include:
Red Horse Funding Campaign Children and

Horses evoke a response and engagement from children that eases them into a therapeutic alliance, more quickly than conventional talk therapies

Target:

£8,000

Help us, Help Children &
Young People

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Help us, Help the NHS

The unique qualities of the horse speed up the understanding of experiences, creating emotional breakthroughs for clients, leading to recovery from trauma

Target:

£11,500

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Help us, Help Veterans

‘Doing’ activities with the horses outside, in an environment similar to their working culture, helps to minimize and neutralize the symptoms of trauma for Veterans

Target:

£6,000

If you know of anyone who will benefit from our work please get in touch, we'd love to help.

Support us today, by making a one-off donation or ongoing commitment to help keep our horses fit and well and ready for our clients:

Find out other ways to support us.

OUR PARTNERS

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How to find us:

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Address: Red Horse Foundation, Thrupp Ln, Thrupp, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2EF

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Phone: 07963 863453

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Email: enquiries@redhorsefoundation.org

Get in touch with the team:

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