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Operation Centaur Our therapy horses give many people a great ride, while our Shires are also active in conservation.

Operation Centaur is an organization set up to promote the relevance of the horse as a contemporary working animal in partnership with humans. This can take the form of heritage skills in conservation and agriculture, transportation, discovery, learning and therapy. At Operation Centaur, humans and horses alike work together sustainably, mainly in the privileged spaces of London’s Royal Parks and Historic Royal Palaces. While some of our work is commercial, a number of projects are charitable and free at the point of delivery.

Welcome to the amazing Matilda and her son James. Sadly we lost our broodmare Bess but thanks to the Bedford family s...
14/10/2026

Welcome to the amazing Matilda and her son James. Sadly we lost our broodmare Bess but thanks to the Bedford family stud we managed to acquire Bess’ mum Matilda - granny to George and Charles, so technically James at five months is their uncle! All being well they will make their debut at Shire Horse Sunday 22 November at Hampton Court Palace 📸

Final places now booking!
08/10/2026

Final places now booking!

Buy tickets for EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY : ESSENTIAL SKILLS at Holly Lodge from the official retailer, See Tickets.

Come on join us 22/11 from 2pm
08/10/2026

Come on join us 22/11 from 2pm

See the palace Shire Horses in the East Front Gardens at Hampton Court Palace in a special ceremony by HM's Chaplain.

Shire Horse Sunday is a unique opportunity to meet Shire horses in London. We have the last herd of working Shires in L...
04/10/2026

Shire Horse Sunday is a unique opportunity to meet Shire horses in London. We have the last herd of working Shires in London and each November they are blessed by the Chaplain at the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace. Entrance to the gardens and to Evensong is free. Join us 22/11 from 2pm.

Learn how horses help us heal. Our three day course teaches you the essential knowledge base and practical skills of eq...
03/10/2026

Learn how horses help us heal. Our three day course teaches you the essential knowledge base and practical skills of equine-assisted therapy. Whether you’re a psychotherapist, coach, horse professional or simply just curious - join us this November 13-15 and (re)discover the awesome power of horses. Link in bio.

25/08/2026

Retiring your horse? Join us in the grounds of Chilham Castle. Operation Centaur is proud to announce the launch of The Sanctuary, a collaboration with Chilham Park Equestrian. Various packages on offer for retired or convalescing horses in the most secure and idyllic surroundings. DM for details.

Who wants to ride Chico? We are now looking for experienced riders to join our members club for a weekly hack or more. ...
22/08/2026

Who wants to ride Chico? We are now looking for experienced riders to join our members club for a weekly hack or more. Link in bio or DM.

16/08/2026

Stella McCartney is donating a percentage of sales of selected clothing (including the horse girl tank) to a fund with Operation Centaur to help people access equine-assisted psychotherapy. Last 24hrs. Links in bio.

Coming soon - the next phase in our development …Looking forward to hearing your thoughts in due course. Excited! ...
08/08/2026

Coming soon - the next phase in our development …Looking forward to hearing your thoughts in due course. Excited!

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Holly Lodge, Richmond Park
Richmond
TW105HS

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Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 4pm
Saturday 7am - 4pm
Sunday 7am - 5pm

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