Personal Development through horsemanship
HorseBack UK inspires positive change, encourages confidence and self-esteem, and promotes recovery in an individual. Using horsemanship and outdoor activities, we deliver nationally accredited personal development and wellbeing programmes which offer our participants new coping strategies, life skills and the tools to build resilience.
HorseBack UK is a charity set up to empower service personnel and veterans suffering from life-changing injuries and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and to aid them on their road to recovery.
The success of the first five years of courses for military personnel has allowed HorseBack UK to extend its remit and is now able to focus on the wider community.
Teenagers participate in a 15-day SQA Level 4 Certificate in Personal Development Through Horsemanship.
Over the past three years HorseBack UK has established a unique leadership and team building experience.
In the late summer of 2020 whilst chaos and fear reigned due to the COVID 19 pandemic Jock wanted to help those who had specifically been affected by it within the NHS and Care Home Systems.
We deliver the Team Programme, a twelve week course for young people between the ages of sixteen and twenty-five.
Our Patron
"I am delighted to be Patron of HorseBack UK, whose work clearly demonstrates the extraordinary physical, emotional and mental support that horses can offer to us all."
Our Supporting Partners
Sunshine, horses, and a moment to breathe
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We’re proud to be running our fourth military veterans course of the year here at HorseBack UK, and what a beautiful start it’s been. With the sun shining down, participants have been settling in, getting to know their incredible learning partners; the horses.
Equine Assisted Services especially in regards to wellbeing offers something truly unique. Horses are intuitive, responsive, and nonjudgmental, helping participants reconnect with themselves, build trust, and develop calm, grounded awareness. Simply being around them encourages mindfulness, you have to be present, steady, and clear.
This afternoon’s wellbeing activity was yoga. This helps regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and improve both physical and mental balance. Combined with time spent outdoors and alongside horses, it creates a powerful environment for reflection, relaxation, and renewal.
Days like these, filled with sunshine, connection, and calm offer a much needed respite from the stressors of everyday life. It’s no surprise this course continues to be one of our most popular.
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We’re incredibly proud to share that former Major Richard ‘Taff’ Teague was nominated on Wednesday night for the Role Model of the Year at the prestigious Scottish Veterans Awards. And came away with Silver against some truly outstanding competition. 🙌
Taff’s dedication, humility, and unwavering commitment make a lasting impact every single day. Through his work with HorseBack UK, he continues to support and inspire veterans on their journeys. Alongside this, his role as Youth Development Programme Lead in partnership with The King's Trust is helping shape brighter futures for young people.
He was proud to attend the evening supported by our Yard Manager Charlotte Hutchison and her partner Luke, a great reflection of the strong team behind him.
Recognition like this is so well deserved, and we couldn’t be prouder to have Taff as part of the team.
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