Personal Development through horsemanship
HorseBack UK inspires positive change, encourages confidence and self-esteem, and promotes recovery in an individual. Using horsemanship and outdoor activities, we deliver nationally accredited personal development and wellbeing programmes which offer our participants new coping strategies, life skills and the tools to build resilience.
HorseBack UK is a charity set up to empower service personnel and veterans suffering from life-changing injuries and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and to aid them on their road to recovery.
The success of the first five years of courses for military personnel has allowed HorseBack UK to extend its remit and is now able to focus on the wider community.
Teenagers participate in a 15-day SQA Level 4 Certificate in Personal Development Through Horsemanship.
Over the past three years HorseBack UK has established a unique leadership and team building experience.
In the late summer of 2020 whilst chaos and fear reigned due to the COVID 19 pandemic Jock wanted to help those who had specifically been affected by it within the NHS and Care Home Systems.
We deliver the Team Programme, a twelve week course for young people between the ages of sixteen and twenty-five.
Our Patron
"I am delighted to be Patron of HorseBack UK, whose work clearly demonstrates the extraordinary physical, emotional and mental support that horses can offer to us all."
‼️ Exciting Progress with the HorseBack UK Youth Development Programme! 🐎
In partnership with the The King's Trust Teams Programme, our young riders this week are diving into the intricacies of horse riding, for many of them, for the very first time. Over the past two days, they've been learning from the ground up, and the progress has been remarkable!
Under the professional instruction, coaching and watchful eye of Emma, CEO and Head Instructor (amongst many other hats), our young team are taking to riding like ducks to water. With big smiles and a lot of determination, these youths are not only gaining new skills but are also building confidence and self-esteem. Each session is filled with fun and teamwork as they work towards their SQA Level 4 in Personal Development Through Horsemanship, HorseBack UK’s bespoke accredited and nationally recognised qualification. 50% of this week is horsemanship as you can see from the pictures. And the other 50% is personal development skills and techniques to harness the best from each individual, to build resilience, foster team work, exercise positive communication and increase self esteem.
Equine-assisted learning (Equine Assisted Services) plays a vital role in this journey. Interacting with horses teaches responsibility, empathy, and patience, overcoming fears and fostering trust. The special bond formed with these majestic animals encourages personal growth and emotional wellbeing.
We couldn’t be prouder of each of these young individuals! Stay tuned for a showcase of their hard work on Friday. 🐴💪😊 ☀️
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Exciting Week 3/12 of the Youth Development Programme! ‼️
Our nine amazing participants, aged 16-25, are diving deep into their journey with us at HorseBack UK, in partnership with the The King's Trust! This week has been all about exploring future career paths and gaining valuable insights into the world of work.
👷♂️ They’ve met with inspiring employers from the outdoors sector, including landscapers and arborists, learning firsthand about various opportunities.
🎖️ We were thrilled to host the local Army recruitment team, who shared valuable information about life in the armed forces and the numerous opportunities within the British Army.
🏨 Additionally, the group enjoyed an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar, gaining insights into the hospitality industry and how it operates.
Today they are working on their presentation skills to build confidence in public speaking, and conveying information in a formal and professional manner.
We couldn’t be prouder of our YDP team and their dedicated Programme Co-ordinator and Team Lead, Taff Teague, who tirelessly ensures this programme is engaging and enriching. Together, we’re helping these young people successfully transition into the world of work! 💪
Stay tuned for more updates on their journey!
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