Horses Helping Humans
Horse Time is a SCIO that facilitates the delivery of evidence-based mental health and trauma interventions with feedback from horses. This unique combination builds on the known benefits of evidence-based processes by harnessing the psychological and emotional benefits of working in partnership with a therapeutic herd of horses.
Why do we work with horses?
Horses are able to give immediate, honest and non-judgemental feedback on how our behaviour is interpreted by others. Their ability to see the person behind the coping strategy validates that person’s lived experience, creates trust and provides the co-regulation necessary to catalyse the change process.
How does Horse Time create change?
Experienced trauma therapists, informed by the authentic feedback provided by the horses, utilise appropriate tools, strategies and evidence-based processes to increase client awareness and provide the insight necessary to support the change process and subsequent recovery.
We have the right skills to make a difference
Our unique blend of expertise caters for a wide variety of needs, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our beneficiaries, in a safe and supportive natural environment.
But it's all about funding
The biggest challenge Horse Time faces is to fund the ever-increasing number of beneficiaries desperately trying to access the transformational solutions we can offer.
And we need your help to do our work
The more funding we can raise, the more people we will be able to help. We need your help to ensure that we can expand our programmes to help transform the lives of many more people. Please donate now
Who we are and what we do
Our programmes
Our programmes create the opportunity for personal, emotional and relational learning insights that ultimately enable people to process and resolve their difficulties, form better relationships with others, and reach their full, unique potential.
-
Resilience and regulation – strategies for life
This programme addresses a wide range of problems that emerge from difficulties in emotional and relationship management.
By increasing personal awareness, we are able to recognise and manage our emotions and triggers more effectively.
As we become more resilient, we are better equipped to set healthy boundaries and build positive connections and relationships in order to create and live the life we want.
-
Individual trauma therapy
Horse Time also delivers bespoke programmes of individual trauma therapy. We recommend attendance of at least the Resilience and Regulation workshop programme before beginning individual work.
This prepares beneficiaries by increasing self-awareness and understanding of their experiences, and resources them with the tools they need to build the resilience required for successful trauma processing.
Attending additional workshop programmes has a positive impact on the efficacy and sustainability of therapeutic outcomes.
“It has changed how I see my world and my problems in it and how to change my belief systems for the better.”
“Life changing! You are all truly amazing ladies who have changed my life more than you’ll ever know.”
“The way the information is delivered in a fun and interesting way makes it so enjoyable and easier to understand.”
“Horse Time has made me more aware of my feelings and I now understand why I feel that way.”
Our team
The success of our team lies in the individual skill set and experience each member brings to the delivery of our programmes. This combined with our value-based approach enables us to provide the best possible experience and outcomes for each beneficiary.
“The programme has shown me a whole new set of skills to improve my life.”
“For the first time in my life I can relax, stop and take the world in. My relationships are better, and I don’t have to pretend to be something I am not.”
“This workshop has been a rollercoaster, week three was such a huge turning point for me and I can’t thank you all enough for being there and supporting me through this journey.”
“Change is always inevitable but personal growth is optional and this experience has been one of the most powerful and eye-opening experiences of my life.”
Our funders
Horse Time would like to thank the following organisations and individuals for all their support:
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust | Aubrey Capital | The Berwickshire Community Fund | The Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) | The Berwickshire Association for Voluntary Services (BAVS) | Buccleuch Property Challenge | The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund | The Corra Foundation | The Dalby Charitable Trust | Mrs Jackie Siddle | The Mainhouse Charitable Trust | The Souter Charitable Trust | The Supporting Communities Funding Scheme | The Thornton Foundation | The Worshipful Company of Carmen
Why good therapy is essential to wellbeing
Find out how our horses gave one ex-serviceman a new lease of life
How to get in touch
Address
Horse Time SCIO, The Steading, Little Swinton, Coldstream, Berwickshire TD12 4HH
We are located on a farm called Little Swinton in
the Scottish Borders, approximately 12 miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Downloads
For an update on our activity and performance:
Trustees’ Annual Report 2023 (pdf)
Trustees’ Annual Report 2022 (pdf)
Trustees’ Annual Report 2021 (pdf)
Annual Review Summary 2020/21 (pdf)
Annual Review Summary 2019/20 (pdf)
Annual Review Summary 2018/19 (pdf)
Annual Review 2017/18 (pdf)
For information on Horse Time and our programmes: