Follyfoot Healing with Horses

27/10/2026

Day out for the Unicorn and his merry helper today 😝💖🦄

Thank you Thomley for inviting us back again we met some amazing children and adults and loved every minute! Thomley is the most amazing place for people who have additional needs and disabilities people come from all over as sadly there aren’t enough spaces who cater for everyone like they do!

Hope to see you again soon 🙌

25/10/2026

Christmas is not too far away!

We have created an Amazon Wishlist of items to help us care for our horses and continue our work supporting people through the magic of horses

Every little thing makes a difference and this is a great way to support our work take a look at the list below

Thank you for being part of the Follyfoot Family ###

19/10/2026

Baby Orio says Thank you so much to the Radnage team for raising money at the progressive supper the other week and donating £400 of the funds to Follyfoot to support the work we do 🙏🏼💚

17/10/2026

Your horse's ears are their most honest broadcast.

They can't fake it. They can't hide it.

Every ear position is telling you exactly what your horse is feeling — if you know what to look for.

Here's a quick guide to reading the six most common positions:

→ Both ears forward (hard): Focused on something at distance. Don't escalate pressure — wait.

→ Both ears forward (soft): Curious and engaged. This is your moment to introduce something new.

→ One forward, one back: Split focus. Aware of you but not fully committed.

→ Both ears rotated to rider: Listening. Tuned in. This is the connection you're looking for.

→ Ears pinned flat: Warning. Stop. Something is causing pain or extreme discomfort.

→ Constantly rotating: Anxiety. The horse can't settle its attention. Reduce stimulation.

Save this for your next barn visit.

15/10/2026

“Follyfoot is the one place she will relax in and be herself in”

We pride ourselves on providing a safe space for children to come and seek comfort when everything else feels too much and too triggering for them.

We have been pressured in the past to grow beyond what we feel is appropriate, take large groups of children, send anyone and everyone just to tick a box but something has told me we need to protect this space… when a child comes to us the session is wholey theirs, there are not disruptions no loud noises no conflict no pressure.

This is how we will always remain to give the absolute most sacred space to those who truly need 💚

07/10/2026

Some of the best teachers are not found in the classroom
Some guide without force
Some listen without words
Some show us patience
Some teach us to trust again
Some help us find confidence we didn’t know we had
Some simply stand beside us until we are ready

❤️🐴❤️🐴❤️

05/10/2026

An October day, full of sunshine saw our second fundraising Mounted Games competition of the year.

Another brilliant day for all our riders and ponies- some new combinations, novice riders, novice ponies and lots of fun and smiles 😊

We had tutu wearing minis on the cutest ponies through to some golden oldies of MGA!

Thanks you to ALL those that came and to all the helpers and supporters, family and friends- WE CANNOT DO IT without you.

10 sessions, 10 finals and we ran on time!

Thanks for you patience re the food situation and for everyone helping at the end for a record quick clear up!

A huge thanks goes out to Sophie and I’s mum, Jackie for being the starter all day and super efficient!

This is our twelfth year running these comps with the goal of helping nervous riders, allowing new combinations and novice ponies in for a day of fun and friendly low key competition

We hope you liked your frillies and prizes and that the Open section enjoyed their ciders 😂

Have a great winter training and see you all in Spring

Sophie, Claire and Charlotte

Follyfoot Healing with Horses
Oxfordshire MGA

29/09/2026

I am sure this will resonate with many parents whose children attend Follyfoot 😔

At Follyfoot, we understand that for some children, attending school can feel overwhelming and impossible.

Our calm, quiet environment gives children a safe space to reconnect, build confidence and experience success through their interest in horses.

Through gentle, practical activities we can support:
🐴 Confidence & self-esteem
🌿 Emotional regulation
💬 Communication & relationships
📚 Engagement with learning
⭐ Small steps towards re-engaging with education

We work alongside children, parents and schools to create an individual approach that meets each child where they are.

Sometimes, small steps are the biggest steps. 💛

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25/09/2026

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22/09/2026

🐴✨ BRING THE PONIES TO YOU! ✨🐴

Sometimes a little bit of pony magic is all that’s needed to lift someone’s spirits, create a moment of connection and bring a smile to their face. 💛

At Follyfoot – Healing with Horses, our therapy ponies can visit:

🏫 Schools & alternative education settings
🏡 Care homes & residential homes
💛 Charities & community organisations
🤝 Support groups & wellbeing projects
🌈 Children’s and adult services
✨ Events or organisations looking to create something special

Our visits are tailored to the people we are working with and can include:

🐴 Grooming and gentle interaction
🌿 Spending quiet time with the ponies
🤍 Stroking and building connection
🐎 Leading and simple activities
😊 Opportunities for conversation, confidence and connection

For some people, the ponies provide a calming experience. For others, they spark memories, conversation and laughter. For children, they can offer a completely different way to engage and build confidence.

We can bring the experience to you — making it accessible for people who may not otherwise have the opportunity to visit a therapy centre.

📍 Local visits around Buckinghamshire
🐴 1–2 of our carefully selected ponies
⏰ Visits from 1-2 hours
💛 Tailored to your organisation and the people you support

Could your school, care home, charity or organisation benefit from a visit from our ponies?

📩 [email protected]
📞 07828 705499

Get in touch to chat about what we could create together. 🐴✨

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