TESTIMONIALS
From a Grandparent...
Our granddaughter had past trauma and was unable to hold a conversation with us. She also struggled with anger issues and had frequent verbal outbursts.
Since going on the Horse Course with Sara (which she really enjoyed) she has been calm and able to interact calmly even if her emotions are heightened.
We have both noticed how much calmer she is and how much more able she is to deal with situations.
From a parent...
Our 9-year-old son has spent a week with Sara and her beloved horse William.
We've put up our son's certificate from this horse course and photo on the wall. We're so proud of him, he showed excellent focus, concentration and confidence on this course, way more than he would have achieved in a classroom, this was completely on another level!
Sara was an excellent teacher, she showed immense patience and compassion for our son's needs whilst also encouraging him to learn and really praising him for his achievements. The hands-on approach was so effective with our son and he was able to understand far more effectively by actually being physically shown.
I thought it was really useful that Sara was able to ask our son questions at the end of the course and plotted his answers on a visual aid which clearly showed how much progress he'd made.
It was powerful for our son to experience that if he wasn't clear with his body language, William would just stop moving as he was confused with not receiving a clear instruction.
It was a great learning experience for me too as a parent, even just by observing the process, it has made me much more aware of my energy and body language and how this affects others around me.
It was very empowering to see our son's confidence and determination shine through on that week. He was able to learn and show great leadership and empathy which is a real testament to the therapeutic environment at Crest Farm.
Thank you, Sara, for your dedication and commitment to our son and his wellbeing. We will definitely be back for further sessions and would highly recommend Sara to any parent who would like to give their child a boost and teach them some new skills to aid focus and emotional regulation.
From a parent...
I would recommend the Equine therapy to anyone who struggles with mental health and emotional wellbeing. The therapy has made a huge difference for my son's wellbeing, he made improvement in expressing his feelings, increased confidence and it is much easier to communicate with him and support his needs. The therapy itself and the outcomes exceeded my expectation and it was the best thing I have done to help my child.
From a Referrer...
There has been a noticeable difference in A and her general attitude since completing the ReStart. She has been more motivated and proactive to do things for herself rather than relying on others. She is also more open to have discussions around things that she might not necessarily want to hear, rather than just shutting down completely from the offset she is willing to have a conversation, to listen to others feelings, their views and opinions.
From a parent...
I would highly recommend equine therapy to anyone who struggles with anxiety, emotions, mental health, past/present trauma and much more.! Sara and her beautiful calming horses, helped my daughter to come out of her comfort zone. Giving my daughter time to feel relaxed and welcome in a new environment. Brought out some confidence within, whilst being respectful of how overwhelming it may have been. My daughter was engaging, had focus and energy. I got to see some enthusiasm and a willingness to attend every session, something that my daughter had not shown in a while. The surroundings were very therapeutic, whilst calming which helped with any anxiety/sensory issues that sometimes can occur for my daughter. Crest Farm is an amazing place and my daughter and I are so thankful to Sara and the horses. The passion and dedication are amazing.