Mindfulness with Horses and Nature Training course
Would you like to include mindfulness with horses in your equine assisted service? Or are you looking for a career in EAS and think this would suit your approach?
Horses Helping People has been offering Mindfulness with Horses and Nature sessions to our clients for over 10 years, funded by The National Lottery Fund
We are now excited to be sharing our experience with other professionals who in turn can help more people to benefit. Would you like to join us?
Applications are now open for our next training course starting March 2026
Wednesday 4th March Introduction session Online zoom 7pm - 9.30pm
Wednesday 11th March Mindfulness course wk 1 Online zoom 7pm - 9.30pm
Wednesday 18th March Mindfulness course wk 2 Online zoom 7pm - 9.30pm
Wednesday 25th March Mindfulness course wk 3 Online zoom 7pm - 9.30pm
Wednesday 1st April Mindfulness course wk4 Online zoom 7pm - 9.30pm
Wednesday 15th April Sunrise Farm Theory and Practice 10am – 4pm
Thursday 16th April Sunrise Farm Theory and Practice 10am – 4pm
Hosted by Debbie La-Haye (Horses Helping People), Chris Jones (Mindfulness teacher) and Beccy Ross (Mindfulness teacher), we will guide you through the opportunities and challenges of delivering a Mindfulness with Horses programme.
Suitable for all levels of previous mindfulness experience, whether you have no experience at all, or are a mindfulness teacher.
Please note – this course will NOT train you to be a mindfulness teacher. To deliver our programmes you need to partner with a mindfulness teacher. Guidance on this will be given in the course.
What's in the course?
- An online introduction to mindfulness with horses, including why it works, safe practices, and benefits for your organisation, both horse and human.
- A 4 week online mindfulness course - experience the benefits for yourself and discover how we combine mindfulness with horses and nature.
- Two days at Sunrise Farm in Buckinghamshire, taking part in practical mindfulness exercises and meditations, with time for reflection and networking, plus lots of essential information including funding / evaluation / case studies from our courses, and how our course promotes positive horse welfare through understanding who horses are.
At the end of the course, you will have a thorough understanding of what you need in place to run a safe and effective Mindfulness with Horses programme PLUS 2 tried and tested syllabuses for a 4 week Mindfulness with Horses course (one in person and one online).
All we ask in return is commitment to attend each session, your feedback on our course, and a plan to put your learning into practice.
New for 2026! Option for Mindfulness Teachers
If you are already a mindfulness teacher, we are now offering a shorter option, running alongside our main course
Wednesday 4th March Introduction session Online zoom 7pm - 9.30pm
Thursday 19th March What's in our online Mindfulness with horses and nature course? Online zoom 7pm - 9.30pm - Instead of taking part in the 4 week mindfulness course, you will have this online session to learn how we adapt our online mindfulness course to include horses and nature.
You'll then join us for 2 days at the farm -
Wednesday 15th April Sunrise Farm Theory and Practice 10am – 4pm
Thursday 16th April Sunrise Farm Theory and Practice 10am – 4pm
What did last year's participants say about the course?
“I thought the amount of information provided was excellent. I don’t think I’ve been on a course where so much is offered.”
“Inclusive, relaxed, professional training”
“I feel courses such as this are paving the way to embodying a kinder, more compassionate existence alongside our equine friends that benefits all involved. Thank you for being the change we need in the world and encouraging others to learn alongside you.”
“This course really helps students explore the role of the practitioner, the horse and the environment in creating that ideal setting for enhanced and best practice.”
“This compact, informative and supportive course has been extremely helpful and being conducted via Zoom means I was able to learn without the problem of getting cover for my yard and having to travel. I now feel I have the tools and confidence to add this service to my business which I believe will greatly benefit attending clients.”
“To put it simply, it has been life changing in the best possible way. The shift towards being with animals rather than doing with expectation is exactly what this world needs. What you’ve created is revolutionary and will hopefully continue rippling out into the wider equine world.”
Cost and How to apply
Cost for full course £750
Includes intro session (zoom), 4 session mindfulness with horses and nature course, 2 days at the farm, 2 syllabuses for mindfulness with horses and nature courses (in person and online) plus follow up zoom session in October
Cost for Mindfulness Teacher option £570
Includes intro session (zoom), how we adapt our course to include horses and nature session (zoom), 2 days at the farm, 2 schedules for mindfulness with horses and nature courses (in person and online) plus follow up zoom session in October
Subsidised places - £375 and £0 (includes mindfulness teacher option)
We have a small number of partially and fully subsidised places. This year we are welcoming applications from -
- people who have a realistic plan to put their learning from this course into practice for disadvantaged/vulnerable people
- people from ethnic minority backgrounds
- If you're a person experiencing financial or other barriers to training, but have strong reasons for wanting to do the course, tell us your story for consideration
To apply, email info@horseshelpingpeople.co.uk for an application form. Let us know if you are applying for the Mindfulness Teacher option.
Please return your application by midday on 15th December
We will let you know by 17th December if you have a place.
