Harmony in Horses CIC

🦄 New Equitation Group Lesson 🦄

Are you working towards BHS Stage 1 and 2, Pony Club C and C+ Test, Pony Club Equitation Competition or just want to improve your riding.
We have a new group lesson to help our riders progress and achieve their goals!

5pm every Wednesday
Please book via EC PRO 😃

As a follower of Murton Equestrian Centre and/or Harmony in Horses, your thoughts and experiences mean a great deal to us.

We’re reaching out today to ask for just a few minutes of your time to complete a short survey that will help shape the future direction of Harmony in Horses
CIC.

This feedback is vital as we continue to grow and develop our services. By sharing your opinions, you’ll be directly contributing to how we design future activities, improve our existing programs, and ensure we’re meeting the needs of our community.

The survey is quick and easy to complete, and all responses will be treated in confidence.

https://form.jotform.com/252355808508058

Thank you in advance for your time and support – it truly makes a difference.

🎓 Applications are now open for the new Academic Year! 🎓

Does your child struggle with mainstream school? Or are you a school looking for a cost-effective alternative provision to enhance your pupils' learning?

Changing Lives Through Horses, which is a national programme, focusses on 6 key skills:

✅ Communication
✅ Confidence
✅ Teamwork
✅ Responsibility
✅ Relationships
✅ Perseverance

With our wonderful horses as partners, we have great success making REAL changes to young people such that they not only are able to engage more fully with learning, but develop as people.

📅⏰ We operate the scheme on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday and groups are limited to 6 participants.

🌐If you'd like to know more about this ground-breaking programme, visit https://murtonequestriancentre.co.uk/harmony-in-horses-cic

💬 If you'd like to apply, message us here or contact [email protected]

"Always be humble, always be understanding and always be kind. The brightest smiles can hide a thousand wounds and people can be fighting inner battles you know absolutely nothing about." - Victoria Wright, Founder and Chair of Riders Minds.

On saturday 9th August we’re asking all equestrians to come together from all walks of life and Ask Care. Talk (A.C.T.) on that day.
Start a conversation on a yard, smile at someone you wouldn’t normally talk to, wear something purple, and for once let us all be united by the same passion. We all have the power to be that leg up that somebody might desperately need.



💜𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩
🌎Live webchat: https://ridersminds.org/
🇬🇧Live text support: 07480 488 103
🇬🇧Call the helpline: 0800 088 2073

Enjoy reading this. We are based at Murton EC in Shiremoor. Currently accepting new students for September enrolment. Spaces are limited so get in touch soon [email protected]

🐴 We’re excited to launch Harmony in Horses CIC, a not-for-profit organisation offering alternative provision via BHS Changing Lives Programme and wellbeing sessions to support mental health, wellbeing, and personal growth.

Through the power of horses, we provide a safe, inclusive space for people of all ages to heal, build confidence, and reconnect.

Based at Murton Equestrian Centre we’re here for our community, and our herd is ready to help💜

📩 Get in touch to learn more, book a session, or collaborate

☀️ It's getting hot!

We're loving the summer weather, but remember to make sure horses everywhere are kept cool, comfortable and safe...

💧 Water – Make sure fresh, clean water is always available. Check troughs and top up buckets regularly.

🌳 Shade and shelter – Horses need access to shade, whether natural or man-made, when turned out.

🌬️ Ventilation – Improve airflow in stables.

🧴 Sunburn – Protect pink skin with horse-specific sun cream or UV-protective fly masks.

🪰 Flies and midges – Use repellents correctly, keep stables clean and consider fly rugs and masks if required.

🏇 Exercise – Avoid the hottest times of day (10am–4pm) and cool your horse down thoroughly after work.

🚛 Travel – Travel early, keep trips short and ensure plenty of ventilation and hydration.

World Horse Welfare have plenty of guidance available 👉 https://bit.ly/WHWHotWeather

📷© British Equestrian/ Adam Fanthorpe

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week 🧠

🔄 Mental health is complex and includes a wide range of conditions, many of which are poorly understood and attract stigma. One of the most common misconceptions is that mental health is binary, with people being either 'healthy' or 'ill'. Instead, it exists on an ever-changing continuum – someone with a diagnosed condition can demonstrate positive wellbeing and, indeed, be considered to be thriving. Likewise, there are times when someone without any diagnosis may find themselves to be struggling or in crisis.

❤️ There are numerous factors that can impact where we sit on the continuum at any given time, including life experiences, social support and individual coping mechanisms.

🤝 Everyone experiences a range of mental wellbeing states over the course of their lifetime, from thriving to struggling or even into crisis, and knowing where you are in the spectrum can help you to identify times when you might need extra support.

If you are struggling or in crisis, there are a number of organisations you can reach out to, including...

➡️ Your GP or the NHS 111 phone line out of hours
➡️ Your local NHS urgent mental health helpline
➡️ The Riders Minds free support line on 0800 088 2073
➡️ The Samaritans free helpline on 116 123
➡️ 999 or your local A&E department

Our BHS Changing Lives Through Horses Participants completing an obstacle course with their favourite horses and ponies 💜🐎

To find out more about the BHS Programme we offer as alternative provision ⏩️ https://www.bhs.org.uk/support-us/our-campaigns/changing-lives-through-horses/

❄️HOME ED - NOW BOOKING FOR MARCH❄️

Fun & Educational Equine Care Management Sessions for Kids 🐴

Does your child have a passion for horses? Help them turn that passion into practical skills with our Children’s Home Education Sessions focused on equine management and care! Designed for kids aged 6-16, our sessions offer hands-on learning.

🌟 What We Teach:
Safe horse handling techniques
Grooming, feeding, and basic horse care
Understanding horse behaviour and communication
Tack and equipment knowledge
The benefits of spending time with equines and what we can learn from them
Stable management and more!

🐎 Why Choose Our Sessions?
Fun, interactive lessons that engage young animal lovers
Build confidence and responsibility through hands-on activities
Tailored for all experience levels, from beginners to advanced learners
Experienced, friendly instructors who are passionate about horses and teaching
The BHS Horse Explorer awards are intended to provide an educational resource
Rosettes for all different topics are available

Sessions running every Thursday during term time starting March 6th 11am-12pm at £20 per session.

Please email [email protected] for more details or to book 😃 we can offer exclusive sessions for a group of children

BHS Changing Lives Through Horses contact us for more information ℹ️

📧 [email protected]

Did you know that 142,000 pupils are 'severely absent' from school in England! (Autumn 2023). Our Changing Lives through Horses programme across 100+ centres has already helped thousands of disengaged young people gain key life skills through the transformative power of working with horses 🐴💞 Learn more about how we're changing lives 👉 https://bit.ly/3pipNtb #KeepBritainRiding 🎥 GD Media