After a 25 year hiatus of horse ownership, I bought a horse named Lily. I learned very quickly that Lily had had a traumatic past and I needed to be aware of how I behaved around her. I needed to take my time, not rush, I needed to be calm not bring chaos, I needed to remember to breathe not hold my breath or panic and, most of all, I needed to be in the moment with her rather than thinking of everything I was worried about or had to do.
By checking my mood and behaviour I saw her relax and learn I was a friend not foe. The added benefit of this was the effect it had on me. I became more present whilst with her, I began to breathe, I began to work through things internally without realising and I reaped the benefits of this wellbeing wise. Excited by this I embarked on an Equine facilitated training programme to see if this was something I felt able to offer to others and voila Mindful Lily was born!
What we offer
Here at Mindful Lily we believe in the power of horses and the positive and insightful affects it can have on our wellbeing. We have personally seen and experienced the power that working in nature and with horses can provide and are pleased to be able to extend this to you!
Equine Facilitated Interactions (EFI) or Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) is a therapeutic approach to personal growth through calm, positive interactions with horses that can benefit physical and mental health, emotional resilience and confidence and help reduce stress, anxiety and depression. We offer a full range of equine interactions including general equine experiences, mindful equine walks and formal therapeutic sessions in collaboration with Stoke Lane Stables, Bayford. We can also come and visit you and your horse privately subject to consultation.
Equine facilitated interactions and formal therapy are provided by myself, a qualified and experienced counsellor and equine facilitated interactions practitioner. All sessions are currently ground based – riding is not included.
Equine Assisted Therapeutic Sessions:
Please note that formal therapy and Equine facilitated learning sessions require a 20 minute consultation prior to booking.
Formal Therapy session – with a qualified counsellor and pony £65 - private one to one session (50 minutes)
Equine Facilitated Learning Session - with an EFL practitioner and pony £60 - private one to one session (45 minutes)
Mindful Equine Sessions: Mindful Equine Walks (non-riding) £50 - private one to one walk (45 minutes) with EFL practitioner and pony Group bookings from £40 per adult with a minimum of 4 per group maximum of 6 (currently unavailable)
Mindful Equine Moments: Excited for the kids to go back to school? Come and relax with Stoke Lane Stables wonderful herd of horses and myself. A weekly hour and a half session throughout September to include group check in, mindfulness exercise, time within the herd to sit, reflect and relax alongside a drink and pastry. Lovely!
Minimum of 4, maximum of 6 per group. Over 18s only. Every Wednesday in September beginning 4th 10am – 11.30am All 4 sessions prebooked in advance £180
