Collytown Therapy Ponies

Collytown Therapy Ponies Therapeutic encounters using special ponies. Due to their small size the ponies are able to go into hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, schools and nurseries.

Benefits for all ages, especially the elderly or those with poor mobility, learning difficulties or anxiety.
🐴 Therapeutic Sessions
🐴 Visits to Homes, schools & preschools
🐴 Training Both adults and children for so many reasons can benefit
from an interaction with our very special ponies

Animals are known to offer major therapeutic benefits to people of all ages but especially for those with poor

mobility, co-ordination, partially sighted or who suffer from depression, anxiety or have learning difficulties. Horses being intuitive animals are able to read and respond to the emotions of the people around them, the opportunity to touch, stoke or just be in their presence can evoke a truly positive response. Horses are not confrontational by nature, our ponies have very kind & gentle temperaments making them ideal for older people or those with autism or challenging behaviour, we have witnessed even the most withdrawn open up and let the barriers down when with the ponies. Our Ponies Provide:
* Sensory Touch
* Social Interaction
* A non-judgemental Encounter
* Happy Association in Familiar Surroundings
* Reminiscence - Especially for older generation

The benefits of interactions with therapy animals are now being recognised by growing numbers of specialists. Unique in that, not only do we welcome individuals or groups to our approved facilities, our ponies travel to wherever they are needed most. They are fully trained and accustomed to working around specialist equipment using lifts to gain access to anyone that would otherwise miss out. For individual cases, our ponies can be teamed with Occupational, Speech or Physical therapists to set specific programs or goals, this can be as simple as inspiring a patient to reach out an arm or to walk with patients learning to use new equipment. Each encounter is tailored to the needs of the individuals, so everyone can benefit. We treat all we meet with kindness, care, compassion, dignity and respect. We are also available for School, Pre school and nursery visits. The ponies have also been used for Birthday surprize visits, Christmas Nativities, Santa's Grottos and school fates!

So proud of how Dottie is progressing in her training!Taking everything in her stride amd growing in confidence all the ...
19/06/2026

So proud of how Dottie is progressing in her training!
Taking everything in her stride amd growing in confidence all the time, this week we introduced the nappy/poo bag (much needed bit of kit for visits! πŸ’©) began introducing equipment she may come into contact with and she also did her first visit to a primary school like a pro πŸ‘Œ

Birthday Celebration today for a very special 20 year old πŸ’™πŸ₯³We partied hard to Micheal JacksonπŸ•Ί
19/06/2026

Birthday Celebration today for a very special 20 year old πŸ’™πŸ₯³
We partied hard to Micheal JacksonπŸ•Ί

Every now and again, a moment happens that makes you pause ......Watching one of our ponies rest its head so peacefully ...
16/06/2026

Every now and again, a moment happens that makes you pause ......

Watching one of our ponies rest its head so peacefully on a student's lap is a beautiful reminder of the trust, connection and comfort that can be created during our sessions.
These quiet moments may seem small, but for so many of the children that come to Collytown they are incredibly powerful.
They build confidence, encourage communication, reduce anxiety and create a sense of calm and belonging.
A beautiful reminder of exactly why we do what we do πŸ’œ

15/06/2026
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12/06/2026

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This little mare that is with us for training is proving to be an absolute super star 🌟 Already out and about on her sec...
10/06/2026

This little mare that is with us for training is proving to be an absolute super star 🌟
Already out and about on her second week, thank you to everyone that stopped to say hello today, super practice for her.

Mai & Thumbelina had a bet today on who could get the most hair clips in their mane at our Bumblebees Day Nursery Visit....
10/06/2026

Mai & Thumbelina had a bet today on who could get the most hair clips in their mane at our Bumblebees Day Nursery Visit.
Not sure who won think it was a close call πŸ˜†

03/06/2026

Today I had the pleasure of treating this little chap called Scooter. Many of you may have seen Scooter on the news a few weeks back, as he was chased by a dog in his field, causing him to crash into a gatepost. A few weeks on and he still had some soreness and stiffness throughout his body but hopefully he will start to feel better soon 🀞🀞

So this beautiful human had her last day with us today 😭Sad we won't get to see you every week, but so happy that your d...
02/06/2026

So this beautiful human had her last day with us today 😭
Sad we won't get to see you every week, but so happy that your dream of becoming a momma is coming true πŸ₯ΉπŸ’™πŸ‘£
Thank you for our fab gifts, we'll miss you Ruth Derri ###x

Welcome to Dottie who has travelled all the way from Cumbria today to begin her training to enable her to provide therap...
29/05/2026

Welcome to Dottie who has travelled all the way from Cumbria today to begin her training to enable her to provide theraputic visits into Nursing Homes.
Despite being caught up in heavy traffic which added time to her already long journey she walked off the air conditioned lorry as cool as a cucumber πŸ‘Œ
Arriving in 5* style by Douglas Horse Transport.
Very sweet pony and very excited to work with her.

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Maine Cottage
Bere Alston
PL207EB

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