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."
HRH The Queen

Attendee Feedback
Transforming veteran's lives. Unique, inspiring, an amazing unforgettable experience for me. A new beginning thank you HorseBack UK
HorseBack UK truely understand and appreciate that all the people that go there have a past, a journey and path to follow.
The spirit and community brought together by HorseBack UK are immeasurable. I have just completed my Phase 3 with a fantastic group of people.
Just had an amazing few days thanks to Archie, Whinny and the team. The setting is beautiful kindness flows and the magic happens, my thanks to you all
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Yesterday, was Time To Talk Day, Course Director Jason Hare from HorseBack UK delivered a powerful motivational talk at Reach Across in Arbroath last night.
Jay passionately shared his personal journey of recovery, emphasising the importance of positive mental health and well-being. He spoke about the vital role of helping others navigate through the darkness of anxiety and depression, while uplifting their motivation, confidence and self-esteem.
It's heartwarming to see charities like HorseBack UK and Reach Across joining forces, learning from one another, and providing crucial support to those in need.
Special thanks to Ian Wren, who formerly worked for 13 years at HorseBack UK. Ian is a dedicated champion of mental health, and recognised the value of Jay’s insights for his own groups, at the Arbroath based charity.
Together, we can make a difference!
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Pleased to announce the first wellbeing week of 2025. If you would like to attend or know anyone who could benefit please share and get in touch.🙂 ... See MoreSee Less
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