Therapy
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Rescue pony who looked ‘ready to die’ helping young people 10 years on
Buddy needed round the clock care when he arrived at the charity in 2011, weighing a third of his ideal body weight
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‘Everyone needs a Wesley’: Shetland pony becomes village celebrity during lockdown
“I’m in the process of officially registering him as a therapy pony and in the future would like to offer sessions for children and adults to groom and spend time with him. Everyone needs a Wesley!”
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‘He always makes people giggle’: Shetland pony raises spirits and vital funds for charity
‘I don’t know if it’s just his spirit but it brings something out in people. He’s a very special pony’
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Therapy ponies help dementia sufferers by bringing ‘comfort and joy’
‘Our ponies make people smile. There is no better therapy than that.’
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Donkeys give emotional support to young cancer survivors
‘I ended up talking about so much. It felt good to talk about these things and this really helped’
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Therapy pony with ‘magic touch’ brings joy to disabled children
Dillon inspired his rehomer to set up a riding school for children with special needs and was a popular visitor to Worcester Children's Hospital
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Equine visitors bring joy to elderly horse lovers
Therapy pony Caesar made a special visit to see a life-long horse lover who is no longer able to visit her nearby stables
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Plans for equine-therapy centre refused by council
Shropshire Council refused the plans due to concerns over access, safety and flooding
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Fizz Marshall's therapy centre blog: No idea what I was letting myself in for
Fizz has completed an impressive challenge and is ready to welcome a new crop of students
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Fizz Marshall's therapy blog: the power of tails
Our blogger is beaming with pride after her ex-racehorse made his dressage debut. She also explains how a horse's tail can be used to influence movement
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Fizz Marshall's therapy blog: Cheltenham fun and Nigel's return
H&H's therapy blogger has enjoyed an exciting day at Cheltenham and celebrates the welcome return of an equine patient
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Fizz Marshall's therapy blog: Back with a bang
Fizz reflects on the Christmas break and introduces an exciting piece of equipment
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Fizz Marshall's therapy blog: And I would walk 500 miles...
H&H's equine therapy blogger explains how a key ingredient of the day-to-day running of the therapy centre involves a large amount of walking
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Fizz Marshall’s therapy blog: The Young Ones
Our expert therapy blogger discusses the young horses she is treating and whether all problems can be fixed
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Fizz Marshall's therapy blog: The A-listers
Our expert therapy blogger welcomes some new members of the team and praises the work of farriers
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Fizz Marshall's therapy blog: Welcoming in the new term
In her latest update from the Equine Therapy Centre at Hartpury, Fizz welcomes new students and reflects on the World Equestrian Games
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Footballer backs revolutionary new therapy boot for horses
Cutting-edge technology behind new product supported by top footballer
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Horses that help injured serviceman on show at Perth
Perth racecourse hosts a "Celebration of the Horse" raceday to highlight the work of equine charities
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Fizz Marshall's therapy blog: Feeling inspired
The manager of Hartpury's Equine Therapy Centre is inspired by a visit to the Injured Jockey's Fund's flagship at Oaksey House
