Devon Healing Horsemanship offers a unique, horse-powered alternative to traditional talk-based therapy. We specialise in action-based interventions for people who find talking therapies difficult or have not benefited from them in the past.
Our main programme, TheHorseCourse Restart, partners participants with horses in a safe, supportive environment. Through hands-on activities, individuals learn coping strategies, build confidence, and develop skills to manage anxiety, depression, OCD, autism, and low self-esteem.
- Suitable for children, young people, and adults – especially those who prefer practical, non-verbal approaches.
- Helps with anxiety, depression, OCD, autism, and low self-confidence.
- Sessions are delivered by experienced facilitators in a beautiful, peaceful setting near Kentisbeare, Devon.
- Visits are by appointment only – please contact us before attending.
Our participants and their families consistently report increased confidence, improved communication, and lasting coping skills. We welcome referrals, volunteers, and enquiries from anyone interested in our approach.
To access the service:
- Contact us by phone, email, or via our website form.
- Sessions run Monday to Saturday, 9AM to 5PM.
- We are easily accessible by car from most of Devon (within 2 miles of Kentisbeare).
Support our charity: Your generosity helps us continue providing life-changing experiences for people in need.
We accept participants aged 8 and above with the cognitive reasoning of an 8 year old or above.
We regret that our current location isn't suitable for wheelchairs as they get stuck in the horse arena surface.
For any other needs including vision and hearing impairments; learning difficulties or physical disabilities then please get in touch and we can discuss how we can support the individual needs of the potential participant.