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In The Herd
Impact Report 2025: 4,156 sessions delivered for adults & children. 45% of these were free or low cost (£30 or less).
"Since attending Hope Meadows, she has thrived. She has grown in confidence... she is happy, she comes home with a smile on her face"
Connection. Authenticity. Professionalism.
Based in Lincoln, Hope Meadows is a not-for-profit organisation bringing together horses and humans in an environment of warmth and belonging, for better mental health, wellbeing, and development.
We are open to all. No referral, diagnosis, or previous horse experience is needed.
Our core services for individuals are Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, the Connected Equine Programme, and Alternative Provision.
Alongside this, we offer supervision, training, and CPD for professionals, as well as support for leaders and their teams.
Our team consists of qualified counsellors, therapists, teachers, and instructors, who between them have substantial professional training and experience in their areas of interest.
Working alongside our wonderful herd, we create a safe, professional space to support your mental health and personal development.
Hope Meadows CIC
For Individuals & Families
If you or your child needs mental health support, our qualified counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists offer Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. We work with a wide range of difficulties such as anxiety, stress, depression, eating disorders, and relationship difficulties.
Connected Equine is a rewards-based programme incorporating groundwork and riding. In our therapeutic environment, clients can feel safe enough to learn new ways of working with horses that are ethical and connection-focused.
Our Alternative Provision offers therapeutic education for children and young people who are not in full time mainstream education. We offer a range of equine-based certificates and awards, supporting young people to re-engage with learning at their own pace.
For Professionals & Organisations
We work with organisations who are looking for a different kind of support. From team wellbeing days to leadership development and coaching, our herd of horses help create the conditions for real change and growth.
Let us help you to help others. We love to share our approach with other professionals, and our offer includes a 2-day Introduction to Equine Assisted Psychotherapy course, a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Riding Instruction, and other one-off CPD events.
If you work in Equine Assisted Services in any capacity, supervision is an invaluable space for holding the dynamics of working with both humans and horses. We can offer you supervision online or in person, at a frequency to meet your needs.