We absolutely love this lovely, simple and nurturing stable. There is no pressure at all, just a genuinely caring environment where the children can build confidence and enjoy spending time with the horses. It’s such a special place to connect with the animals and learn properly from the ground up.
[My daughter] started here when she was just 5 years old, and one of the things I really value is that the children are involved in all aspects of stable life — including the hard work like poop picking! It teaches responsibility, respect and teamwork, not just riding.
She does lots of different activities to a very high level, but if she could choose only one thing, it would always be Nancy and the horses. She comes home every time feeling so relaxed, happy and grounded. We are incredibly grateful for everything this stable has given her.
Mum of a 7-year-old
May 2026
First of all, just to say a massive thanks for accepting [my daughter] on a regular bi/weekly Saturday. She couldn’t be happier and every time I pick her up, she spends the rest of the day telling us all the details of her experience. Every time we arrive, there is the most welcoming vibe, and I walk away with a very happy feeling as a parent, knowing that she is in a loving and supportive space , with wonderful people and she is learning more with every session.
Mum of a 10-year-old
May 2026
Thank you so much for making [my daughter's] time with the horses something she absolutely loves. We are both so glad to be a part of your community.
Mum of a 13-year-old
August 2025
“It is great you are working on these behaviours/skills with [my daughter]. They are all so important in our everyday life. Sadly, because of [my daughter’s] complex background (ADHD, PTSD and likely autism), she struggles with them all. Thank you for your amazing support.”
Mum of a 9 year-old
November 2023
“I can't recommend the experience at Holistic Horse and Pony Centre highly enough. My daughter has been attending for 6 months and her confidence around the ponies and knowledge of how to care for them has improved massively in that time. For me, it is the impact of her time at the stables, and how this has improved her approach to different situations in day to day life which has been the most notable change. Her confidence, ability to build and maintain friendships, being comfortable doing things at her own pace, and willingness to be open about challenges or concerns have all improved in the last 6 months, which is directly attributable to the support and friendship she has experienced since becoming part of the HHPC family.”
Mum of a 12-year old
April 2023
"Wow! What an amazing place your centre is! [My daughter] had a fantastic time today! When I collected her, she introduced me to the team and showed me around the yard. I absolutely love your ethos and had a wonderful chat with Wendy. I could have talked to her for ages, she's such a kind and warm lady. I feel very excited that I have finally found a place for my daughter to flourish both physically and emotionally."
Mum of an 11-year old
October 2023
I just wanted to say a really big thank you for making my mum’s birthday - we had a really lovely time there yesterday- it was so good to see mum surrounded by beautiful horses again!
Beverly & Jean
February 2024
[My daughter] absolutely loves her time at the centre. It’s brilliant in so many ways, including building her confidence and enhancing her mental health.
All the team are so kind.
I sing the praises of your centre and ethos to so many people.
Mum of 13 year old
March 2024
[My daughter] told me the thing she would miss the most about Holistic (besides Toffee) is the community. I thought that was a really unusual and wonderful thing for a 10-year-old to say, and it speaks volumes of the environment you have created at Holistic. We very much look forward to remaining a part of the Holistic family, albeit on a less frequent basis.
Thank you for all of your nurturing and support of [my daughter] over the years. She has grown enormously not just as a rider but as a confident, capable girl thanks to you and your brilliant instructors.
Mum of 10-year-old
February 2024
I wanted to say that [my daughter] is completely obsessed about horses and ponies. She will watch only horses and ponies' videos on YouTube so she can learn more about them.
She plays with her horses toys alot too. Thank you for sharing your passion with my big girl!
Mum of 5-year-old
June 2024
"I absolutely love the Holistic Horse and Pony Centre - the horses are allowed to be horses, and the people are wonderfully open-hearted, warm and friendly. I came back into riding after a long break and found the whole new way of being with horses that I had been searching for. Now I am now helping out with the Sunday Pony Club and I have a special pony to have fun with both on the ground and in the saddle (or more often, bareback!). My sessions with Wendy have been transformative - as a creative and writer herself she really understands the kinds of issues that come up for me, and has a wonderful gentle way of trusting you and the horses to work things out together, without diving in and doing it for you, but by holding the space for you to discover and express anything you need to. Wendy and John and the horses have created such a special space - you have to come and experience it for yourself. Book yourself on one of Wendy's courses too, and prepare for yet more exciting personal growth!"
Kelly McKain
Surrey, UK
I just wanted to say thank you so much for today. [My girls] loved it!
Mum of 5 and 7 year olds
August 2024
