Welcome to Stonehill Stables, your haven for equine-assisted therapy near the charming town of Chudleigh, Nestled between Haldon Hills and wild Dartmoor. We offer a serene setting for therapeutic horsemanship, with friendly ponies and experienced professionals welcoming individuals and groups alike.

Our equine therapy involves a team of gentle ponies and trained mental health helpers. We understand that traditional environments like classrooms may not be the easiest places to share worries. Our child-led sessions provide a safe and nurturing environment where our students can learn to understand their own behaviour and emotions through mirroring, body language, and mutual trust.

Stonehill Stables equine-assisted learning programmes focus on boosting happiness by teaching valuable skills with the help of our ponies. We use a variety of different activities ranging from grooming and feeding our ponies, petting them and tidying their stables. With our experienced team’s guidance, participants will lead the horse around an obstacle course where each obstacle they tackle will encourage them to self-reflect, set and respect boundaries and explore alternative ways to overcome problems.

Our forty-foot round pen enables us to teach the importance of non-verbal communication using natural horsemanship techniques.

Each equine activity is designed to enhance emotional management, improve confidence, foster a sense of self-worth, teach about setting boundaries, and promote independence and social connections.