We had a very special treat this week! A visit from Marley the pony and his owner Lisa.

We all had a ride around the carpark on his cart,  helped groom him with a variety of special brushes. We were really impressed with his gold hooves and each got a hoof print to keep.  Big thankyou to Kai’s family for organising this.

Equines (horses or ponies) provide psycho-social, emotional and physical benefits for a variety of people. Ponies are sentient beings, and have a special emotional intelligence and tend to mirror humans which can teach us a lot about ourselves, and can bring a variety of benefits.

There are many ways in which it can benefit people, including:

• reducing stress and anxiety

• improving self esteem, confidence and trust

• encouraging communication and sharing

• improving mental and physical well-being

• providing a tangible connection to animals and nature

• managing emotions

• encouraging empathy

• encouraging the building of relationships

• physical benefits of riding such as building muscle strength, mobility, coordination and balance

• reduce blood pressure

• shorten recovery time

• release endorphins – which is particularly good for people who are depressed or lonely

• and the best therapy of all, bringing happiness and a smile!

I have added the link if anyone is interested booking Marley

https://www.facebook.com/MiniPonyHire/

Have a wonderful weekend stay safe.