Hairy Henry Care Farm

Family Fun Session

Family Fun Session of 60 minutes duration for a family of up to 6. A relaxed session on the Care Farm where the family can explore and meet all animals, there is an option for a short ride on the horse/pony included. Facilitated by one of our experienced coaches.

Note: all bookings must be made at least 1 day in advance.

Therapeutic Session -one person

Therapeutic Session of 60 minutes duration for one person. Activities during this session may include therapeutic riding, animal care, farm activities, therapeutic activities to promote emotional, social and cognitive benefits, seonsory processing, focus and physical development. This session is for children/adults of any age. It can be very beneficial as an introduction to horses and horseback riding for younger children 2-8 years. Persons who may have additional challenges/needs or disabilities will recei.

Riding instruction - one person

For children 8 years and older, and adults not exceeding weight maximum of 85kg. Horse grooming and learning how to tack up and looking after the horse after riding is part of this lesson. Riding time is approx. 45 minutes. This lesson is aimed at persons who wish to learn to ride as a sport and progress from lead rein to learn to ride independently at walk, ttrot and canter. English saddles with stirrups are used. Use of riding terminology and instructions from the riding coach require effective comprehen.

Note: all bookings must be made at least 1 day in advance.

Therapeutic Session - two person

Therapeutic Session of 60 minutes duration for two persons. This session is for children/adults who may have additional challenges/needs or disabilities. The approach is person-centred to meet the rider's needs at their own pace - this may include balance, core muscle strength, co-ordination, motor skills, communication skills, focus and attention span, following verbal/non verbal instructions, following a schedule, turn-taking, emotional regulation and stress reduction. The session may involved a range of .

Note: all bookings must be made at least 1 day in advance.

Riding instruction - two person

For children 8 years and older, and adults not exceeding weight maximum of 85kg. Horse grooming and learning how to tack up and looking after the horse after riding is part of this lesson. Riding time is approx. 45 minutes. This lesson is aimed at persons who wish to learn to ride as a sport and progress from lead rein to learn to ride independently at walk, ttrot and canter. English saddles with stirrups are used. Use of riding terminology and instructions from the riding coach require effective comprehens.

Note: all bookings must be made at least 1 day in advance.

Therapeutic Session - three person

Therapeutic Session of 60 minutes duration for three persons. This session is for children/adults who may have additional challenges/needs or disabilities. The approach is person-centred to meet the rider's needs at their own pace - this may include balance, core muscle strength, co-ordination, motor skills, communication skills, focus and attention span, following verbal/non verbal instructions, following a schedule, turn-taking, emotional regulation and stress reduction. The session may involved a range o.

Note: all bookings must be made at least 1 day in advance.

Therapeutic Family Care Farm Session

Therapeutic care farming session - same approach as therapeutic sessions for 1,2 or 3 children/adults but specifically designed to cater for e.g. parents or other adult family members accompanying their children - to support the children emotionally/socially and to also gain benefit from the therapeutic nature of the session. For up to 2 adults and 2 children. This session offers additional targeted support - be it physically, emotionally, cognitively, socially and is paced to suit the participant's needs.

Note: all bookings must be made at least 1 day in advance.