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Please see redhorsefoundation.org Our team is made up of mental health professionals, equine assisted certified facilitators and our yard/groom team.

Red Horse Foundation in Stroud, Gloucestershire, offers Equine Assisted Therapy, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Equine Assisted Learning for all mental health or life crisis problems. Red Horse Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation offering Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning for children and adults. Our therapy centre is based in Thrupp, Gloucestershire, where we have a herd of therapy horses and extensive facilities on fifteen acres of secluded and peaceful land. We offer Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Equine Assisted Learning for the treatment of mental health and promotion of wellbeing. We service the local community and beyond. We take referrals from Social Services for At Risk Youth, Substance Misuse and Addictions, PTSD and Trauma, Life Crises, Complex mental health disorders, Special Needs including Autistic Spectrum, ADHD, Anger Mangement and Behavioural Issues.

29/10/2026

The power of plaiting 🐎❤️

So much more than what it seems in the simplicity of the task.

The nervous system settles being stood with a horse, co-regulating and breathing together. This helps us to feel calmer, in body & mind.

Unhurried grooming with attention to detail and taking care to free every tangle, burr and debris. Provides a sensory escape and honest connection.

The hands are put to work with the meditative weaving of a horse's mane allowing us to be present and feel grounded with gentle focus.

There's so many benefits to this simple, beautiful activity.. it lowers cortisol levels, provides connection, a sense of achievement and gives the body & mind a reset.. just to name a few 🐎❤️

23/10/2026

Unfortunately we are cancelling tomorrow's (Saturday 24th) Open Afternoon!

We are really sad and sorry but the forecast is suggesting the wise move is to hunker down and cosy up!

Fear not! Our infamous Christmas Fayre is just a couple of months away for another chance to come and meet the herd and chat to the team 🐎 details for your calenders coming soon!

20/10/2026

This Saturday 24th October, the gates are open to visitors!🥳 1-4pm

Come along and meet our gentle herd and chat with our human team to find out more about what we can offer.. whether that's to help you, a loved one or you're a professional looking to support someone in your charge or you've got an inkling for something but not sure what - we are pretty awesome and will go above and beyond to support those in need the best we can! Or you could just come to say hello and stoke a pony 🐎❤️

This event is FREE but if you could book via the 🔗 in bio that would be appreciated to give us an idea of how many biscuits and teabags we'll need :)

https://www.redhorsefoundation.org/open-day

15/10/2026

A huge thank you to BrimscombeandThruppFC !

🛩️ We were absolutely delighted to receive a wonderful donation of £364 from Brimscombe & Thrupp Football Club, following their recent parachute jump fundraiser! 🛩️

While the main aim of their fundraising was, of course, to support the football club, it was important to them that they also gave something back to another local organisation. We feel very fortunate that they chose Red Horse Foundation. 🙏🫶

As a small local charity, donations like this really do make a difference, helping us continue our work supporting children, young people and adults with our horses.
There’s something rather lovely about one local organisation supporting another – and we’re hugely grateful to everyone at Brimscombe & Thrupp FC and, of course, to the brave parachute jumpers!

10/10/2026

"I have tried therapy on the NHS before but found it didn't work for me. Red Horse was a totally different experience - I felt understood, listened to, and Emma was sympathetic and approachable. I surprised myself with how much progress I made at Red Horse."

"My bond with Chippy felt quite special, I became aware over time how much he and I seemed to tune in to each other. The way he often mirrored how I was feeling, was eye opening, especially when sometimes I struggle to express in words how I'm feeling."

It's World Mental Health day today and this year's theme is
"Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change"
so above we've shared a couple of quotes from feedback we have received 🫶

Real voices, Real change.

Therapy facilitated by horses is an absolute game changer.
Not all "lived experience" can be spoken... It can hurt too much.
The pressure and expectation to speak in traditional talking therapies is removed entirely.
The horses do the talking; by mirroring what's going on in your body for you. Or they may act as an anchor, a shoulder to lean on with a quiet nuzzle of acknowledgment.
However you come, you'll be seen and heard without judgment or bias. You'll find connection, acceptance and be held by our herd and therapists.

If you, or someone you know, needs a safe place, something different, something more than the cognitive office, something real in the felt sense.. Reach out to us.. We are here for you and your mental health 🐎

07/10/2026

We've got our Autumn open afternoon coming up on Saturday 24th October 13:00 - 16:00 🍁

Come and have a chat with our wonderful team of human and horse!

New faces or familiar, past or present friends and even curious strangers, all are welcome!

Whether it be to say hello and nuzzle a horse or curious to know more about how we could help you or a loved one, come along!

This is a free event! We just ask for a donation towards biscuits & brews ☕

Register to let us know you're coming! Link in the bio
🔗 https://www.redhorsefoundation.org/open-day

04/10/2026

What a glorious day to round up the week! 🔥🐎☀️

Yesterday we had a full day of clients who did everything from building fires and making smores, to plaiting in every style, to playing football and of course, lots of pony cuddles!
Then the sun made up its mind to shine for the afternoon while we welcomed a new group of young people for our final funded Horsing Around group!
No wonder Toffee flopped in a heap! 🤭

30/09/2026

Could learning with horses help a young person you know?

Red Horse Foundation is now offering Changing Lives Through Horses for children and young people aged 7–25, a recognised BHS programme.

Alongside building practical horsey know-how, participants develop important life skills such as communication, confidence, responsibility and perseverance – with workbooks and certificates to recognise their achievements. 👩‍🎓

⭐ 1:1 or small group options
⭐ No previous horse experience needed
⭐ Ground-based – no riding
⭐ A practical, supportive alternative to classroom-based learning

Pass on the word and share with parents, carers, teachers, SENCOs and other professionals.

📍 Red Horse Foundation, Thrupp Lane, Stroud, GL5 2EF
📞 07963 863453
📧 [email protected]
Get in touch to find out more! 🐴

28/09/2026

What an incredible week we've just had! Full of imagination, learning, connection and gratitude ❤️

We had the last session of our 3rd funded Horsing Around group who have been a joy to have and work with - we tend to close with adorning their favourite horse as a sign of how grateful and respected they are 👑

We had our last Way of the Horse yesterday - our participants were full of curiosity and left with a wealth of knowledge and deeper understanding of Equine Facilitated Therapy - its benefits and practice. 🦉

We also had the first session of the Changing Lives Through Horses program (an initiative of The British Horse Society) which we are running in partnership with SGS College for some of their young people who all had a brilliant time (even their tutors!) 👩‍🎓

It might get old to hear it but honestly it fills our cup and lights us up the change we see in the folk who visit and spend time with our herd, however brief or long they have, seeing the obvious relaxation from body tension they arrived with, sparkling eyes, smiles, slower breathing. It's our why 🐎❤️🦄

Keep an eye on our socials for more information and opportunities about Changing Lives Through Horses coming soon!!

❤️

12/09/2026

Our smallest trio make up the welcome party to greet our clients this morning 👋
Can you spot the 3rd member? 👀

You will often find our littlies (and our biggun's tbf!) mooching about. They help keep the grass down in pedestrian areas and tidy up the hay that gets dropped 🌾
Teamwork makes the dream work!

Address

Thrupp Lane
Stroud
GL52EF

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

07963863453

Website

http://www.redhorsefoundation.org/contact

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