Hoof N Heart Equine Interventions

Hoof N Heart Equine Interventions

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Hoof & Heart deliver the renowned TheHorseCourse ReStart courses for "when talking isn't working".

This well evidenced equine assisted intervention coaches participants to overcome negative responses and take control over their thoughts and feelings. delivering the renowned TheHorseCourse ReStart courses for when "talking isn't working". This well evidenced equine assisted intervention coaches participants to overcome negative responses and take control over their thoughts and feelings whilst w

12/04/2026

Full squad down today!!!

03/04/2026

Blue would like to wish everyone a happy Easter 🐣

20/01/2026

What happens in your cells when you're with horses, might be the most powerful medicine on earth.

There's a reason you feel SO different
after time with horses..

.not just relaxed, but clearer, lighter, more like yourself again.
When you're really present with a horse, be it standing close, maybe barefoot in the grass, gently stroking their neck, or just breathing together in that quiet space something profound happens.

Their heart is so much bigger than ours (about 8-10 times the size), and that creates this massive, calm electromagnetic field that reaches out several meters around them.🌀

This field influences yours: your heart rate variability often starts to sync up with theirs, usually within minutes.

Their steady, coherent rhythm pulls you out of that
Wired, stressed state and into something softer, safer. It's like they remind your whole system:
"Hey, it's okay to just be here, right now"

Modern life keeps us in fight-or-flight so much, screens stress, rushing around. But a horse brings you back through this this natural co-regulation:

→ ️Your nervous system shifts from sympathetic
(go-go-go) to parasympathetic (rest, heal, digest) the mode where real recovery happens:

✨️That gentle, rhythmic presence (their breathing, their warmth) indirectly stimulates your vagus nerve, the key to deep calm and feeling connected

✨️Cortisol drops noticeably in many studies on equine interactions, that heavy stress load lightens up. Hormones like oxytocin (the bonding one), serotonin and sometimes dopamine rise, leaving you with more warmth, ease, and that inner glow of feeling truly seen.

And if you're barefoot while you're with them?

You get that extra grounding from the earth too, those free electrons flowing in, acting like natural antioxidants to ease inflammation and boost your energy at the cellular level.

You are not just hanging out with horses you are literally healing💕

17/01/2026
11/01/2026

Pretty true in this herd 🤣🤣

17/12/2025

As we start our Christmas holiday we wish you all festive blessings and hope to see you soon xx

05/12/2025

OP is obviously very hungry today 😂

Photos from Hoof N Heart Equine Interventions's post 03/12/2025

Fun in the sun today!!

08/11/2025

"Learning Through Horses"

We are very excited to introduce this exciting opportunity.

"Learning Through Horses " is a chance to spend time with horses and learn new skills in a safe and friendly environment no matter your background or challenges
If your child is home schooled or you are looking for alternative learning then " Learning Through Horses " maybe able to help.
If you are 10yrs to 20yrs old and looking to gain equine experience and perhaps work towards a recognised equestrians qualification at your own pace in a nurturing environment then Learning Through Horses could be for you.
Or if you just want to spend time with our equine friends to help gain confidence and enjoy getting to know our ponies this is fine too.
"Learning Through Horses" will be on a Wednesday 9.30am till 11.30am.
2 hours ground work/stable management only £30.

08/10/2025

Flame showing off his liberty skills today!

03/10/2025

Would you like to learn how we teach our horses?

Would you like to have a horse more confident with obstacles?

We are offering teaching sessions over the winter period, welcome to bring your own horse if preferred

Pm for more info x

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