Stable Futures

 

Amegreen has an Equine Assisted Therapeutic Service which promotes healing from trauma using our twelve incredible horses and ponies. Our center is local to all the homes and all young people have access to the service. 

We have skilled and experienced staff who understand both the young people and the horses and facilitate a safe space for young people to process emotions, re-build a sense of self and build a trusting and beneficial relationship with the horses.

Many young people withdraw from therapy or talking openly especially before they have built trust with the person delivering it. Horses don’t require young people to talk verbally in order to begin a trusting relationship, horses live entirely in the present, offering patience, forgiveness and second chances. All things young people need to be able to heal from their adverse childhood experiences.

Through positive experiences with the horses the young people will build confidence, self-esteem and a new belief in themselves which helps them to realise their potential and their ambitions.​

Our services are extended to the local community, and we are able to take referrals from professionals and parents.

If you would like to contact us about equine therapy please visit the Stable Futures website.

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Outdoor Learning

 

Stable Futures offers bespoke Outdoor Learning and therapy programs for children and young people who are struggling to get into full time education for a variety of reasons.

Stable Futures was originally set up to support Residential Children’s Homes with the effects that trauma bring our vulnerable children in society. However, we soon realized that many children and young people have adverse experiences which lead to low self-esteem, low confidence and trouble building safe and trusting relationships with peers, adults, and themselves. This can affect their education and motivation to learn and participate.

Our bespoke Outdoor Learning and Therapy packages incorporate the following:

  • Time with the horses.

  • Tailored Therapy.

  • Life skills.

  • Independence skills.

  • Activities to build confidence and self-esteem.

  • Horticulture

  • Animal care

  • Hands on outside activities.

  • If your child is interested in a particular topic or activity, we will incorporate it into learning plans.

  • Support with transitioning into further education, mainstream education or a new placement.

Our main aim is to support the children and young people to realize their ambition and have the confidence to move forward and reach their individual goals.

Stories from Stable Futures

  • “I’d like to express my heartfelt thanks to the amazing team at Stable Futures.

    Today was such a success for G! She had a fantastic day and settled in so well. It's been a long time since I've seen my child happy and less withdrawn. She couldn't wait to tell me how much she enjoyed the day, how wonderful the staff were, and I've noticed a significant improvement in her overall demeanour, which is an absolute credit to the environment you have created and the team's dedication and support.”

  • “I worked with a young person for the duration of their time at Stable Futures. When she first began attending, she struggled massively with trusting adults, maintaining regulated behaviours and attending mainstream education settings.

    During her time with us, which at times was a rocky road, she was able to grow and flourish. By the time she left our setting, she had built some trusting relationships with adults, began accessing full time education and gained a placement in a safe new home.”

  • “One of our young people arrived to our provision timid, angry at the world, and not able to trust. We had a tricky journey for a while, but with the help of the adults supporting her and the therapeutic use of PACE and equine therapy she was able to flourish.

    My proudest moment was watching her spending time with one of our horses. The young person and this horse were both scared of the world but they managed to find peace and calmness within each other which produced a very healing relationship for them.”

  • “M joined Stable Futures in October 2023 and it became apparent that she struggled with personal hygiene - specifically brushing her hair. We spent several weeks grooming the animals and exploring hair brushes. We learnt how to plait a horses mane and then moved on to putting a small plait in M's hair.

    M now allows school to brush and plait her hair and she enjoys showing her friends her “pretty hair” - mummy and daddy are so proud!”

  • “One of our children joined Stable Futures when his school placement broke down. He was out of education for nearly a year. At age 9, this started to effect his confidence. He struggled with forming friendships with other peers but through teaching him about caring for animals, teamwork and lots of work around relationships he started managing.

    Now attending Haywards Farm School, he is managing life like every child should and has people around him who care, that he can rely on.”