Pony Partnerships CIC: Equine Therapy Derbyshire

15/08/2026

We had such a good day with Tracie from Turn About Pegasus today that I forgot to take photos! I did capture a few of our scent gardens being explored!

I'd highly recommend doing the online Calming Signals and Scentwork training courses if you'd like to find out more...Calming Signals & Scentwork Horses

12/08/2026

Are you at a loose end this weekend?

Do you fancy learning something new and fun to do with horses?

There are a couple of spaces on the Introduction to Scentwork and Calming Signals that we're hosting on Saturday, led by the amazing Tracie from Turn About Pegasus

Please contact Tracie to book on! We'd love to have you join us!

It's 1000-1700 at our site in Etwall, Derby, DE65 6LS, at a cost of £100 for the day.

01/08/2026

Wondering if The HERD is right for you? If you're UK-based and curious, our new Intro to The HERD Workshop taking place October 25 with us in Derbyshire is just the ticket!

In this Workshop, you'll learn:

🎯 The HERD Institute's 3 Key Principles
🎯 Relational ethics on bringing horses into your work
🎯 Session demos to illustrate The HERD Model™ in action

If you can't make the October date, we'll also have a Workshop at the same location on February 20, 2027.

📧 More information and registrations (do so soon as space is limited!) available here: https://loom.ly/i-ALsFE

27/07/2026

This looks brilliant!

Free mini-beast hunt on Saturday 1st August 1400 at Allestree Park in Derby.
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25/07/2026

We said a sad goodbye to Reuben today who has travelled down south to rejoin his owner.

A huge thanks to Bob Jewell for transporting him safely - they traveled very early to beat the heat!

We're so glad that we got to share the time we had with him as part of our team, and wish him all the best with his new life.

14/07/2026

The summer holidays are nearly here!

We wanted to let everyone know that we won’t be running any group sessions over the summer holidays this year.

Unfortunately, we haven’t secured funding to subsidise the groups; the wider increase in the cost of living has also significantly increased the cost of running our services - from caring for our animals to staffing and delivering sessions safely. The amount we would need to charge families would therefore be prohibitively expensive, and we don’t want to offer something that many people would be unable to access.

We are therefore taking the opportunity to give our wonderful team of human and non-human animals a proper break, so they can return well-rested and ready for September.

Some individual sessions will continue during July and August. These will be arranged directly with existing clients.

We may also be able to offer a limited number of one-off individual sessions at our standard rates. Please get in touch if this is something you would like to explore, and we will support where we can.

We are currently finalising our availability for September and will share any remaining spaces as soon as possible. Priority will be given to those already on our waiting list, and we are already close to being fully booked.

Thank you, as always, for your understanding and continued support.

09/07/2026

In case anyone is interested!!

Please note - this is 1330 UK time! There is an error in the original post.

As part of our conference offerings, our UK HERD Instructor, Dr. Danielle Mills, will be leading a virtual session DURING the conference and you're welcome to attend this session for FREE. We're offering this as part of the conference agenda to allow for folks who are in-person with us to have a slower start to the day in the comfort of their rooms/lodgings and to include those of you who can't join us in-person.

So, log in on SATURDAY, JULY 11th @8.30AM ET (1.30PM UK time).

Danielle will be presenting on Neurodivergent Affirming Practices.
This presentation explores what it means to work in a neurodivergence-affirming way through Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy and Learning. Drawing on the neurodiversity paradigm and non-pathologising practice, it will consider the language and concepts we use, how neurodivergence can be understood beyond deficit-based models, and how lived experience, sensory awareness, embodiment, and relational safety can shape equine-facilitated work. It will also highlight how the HERD model already embeds many of these principles through its emphasis on here-and-now awareness, phenomenological curiosity, relational encounter, and respectful cross-cultural ways of working with difference. Using practical examples and case studies, the presentation will explore how sessions can be adapted to support different neurotypes, communication styles, sensory
needs, and ways of relating, while centering authenticity, co-regulation, and meaningful connection.

Zoom Info:


https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82394689582

Pass code: 649106

25/06/2026

I feel pretty lucky that saw fit to share its bounty with me today after my visit to

I now am the extremely lucky guardian of this beautiful . I am excited to learn more about the lore surrounding this ancient totem.

Please share any stories or knowledge that you have!

22/06/2026

☀️ Weather Update ☀️

We are fortunate to have access to shaded areas, cool indoor spaces and drinking water facilities, so at present we plan to continue running our scheduled sessions this week.

Please ensure that, for you session you:
• Bring a drink bottle
• Wear suitable sun protection (hat, sunscreen, and lightweight clothing that covers exposed skin)
• Dress appropriately for the weather

We will also have drinking water and ice lollies available on site.

The safety and wellbeing of our participants, staff and animals remains our priority. We will continue to monitor conditions and follow any relevant government and local guidance.

If you feel it is not safe for you or your child to attend, please let us know as soon as possible.

Please take extra care when travelling and stay safe in the heat.

21/06/2026

Are you doing anything for ?

I will be joining .yoga for her online, from the comfort of my own space!

I really appreciate being able to join Kat's fortnightly sessions and would highly recommend them!

You can find the booking link for tonight on Kat's page, or here: https://bookwhen.com/katstephensonyoga =ev-svoq3-20260621184500