Heartfield Equine Facilitated Learning

08/08/2026

Always putting animal welfare at the forefront of what we do

The Five Domains Model Has Been Updated The Five Domains Model is one of the most widely used frameworks for assessing and improving animal welfare. In this paper, the authors propose updates to the accompanying Five Provisions framework to make it clearer and more practical for those caring for ani...

07/05/2026

Mixed herd moments in May

That beautiful moment where the herd integration happens.

moments

05/05/2026

Such an important article- growing awareness around why this work with horses has such a profound outcomes with our clients

‘Equine-assisted learning can be as mainstream as maths or English for neurodivergent children’: charity speaks out ahead of Government's school reforms

01/05/2026

Friday Feels.... in the sun hanging out with the boys today

27/04/2026

Summer has arrived...Time to break out the paddling pool to keep the alpacas cool until shearing time. The alpacas love a shower with the hosepipe too in warmer weather and usual start queuing up as the water turns on. Welfare and wellbeing being paramount, we know they love this water enrichment in warmer weather.

summer

26/04/2026

Ichigo ichie (一期一会) is a Japanese proverb that translates to "one time, one meeting" and encapsulates the philosophy of treasuring each encounter as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Rooted in the traditions of the Japanese tea ceremony, ichigo ichie reminds us that every moment is unique, unrepeatable, and worthy of our full attention.
The phrase ichigo ichie is composed of two parts: "ichigo" (一期), meaning "one lifetime" or "one occasion," and "ichie" (一会), meaning "one meeting" or "one encounter." Together, they express the idea that every human interaction is a singular event that can never be replicated. Even if you meet the same person in the same place tomorrow, the circumstances — your moods, the weather, the conversation, the passage of time — will be fundamentally different. Ichigo ichie asks us to honor this impermanence by bringing our full presence to each moment.In practical terms, ichigo ichie is a call to mindfulness. It encourages us to stop mentally rehearsing the future or replaying the past and instead to fully inhabit the present encounter. This does not mean treating every moment as solemn or heavy — quite the opposite. Ichigo ichie is about lightness and appreciation, recognizing the gift of each experience precisely because it is fleeting


*Text borrowed from Google, photos 📷

21/04/2026

Being human means when the last few days have been a struggle, it can take a lot to dig to find the positive in a moment.

When the plan is no longer the plan as the unexpected comes up.

We REACT,
We TAKE ACTION
We ADAPT

Sometimes when we switch from the daily state of thinking 'inside the box' , an unexpected challenge means we have to rapidly shift to 'thinking outside the box.

Reminding us that a slight shift in perception and reflection can lead to in depth questioning of our motivation, our intention and our WHY.

Being human means we ask questions, being human means we strive to do the best we can and being human is in the here and now. We are human. We have moments big and small every day, some good, some neutral, some less good.

Don't beat yourself up for being human, take time for self care, learn from other sentient beings and take pressure off yourself.