Positive Change through Connection with Horses
Spiritus Equis – the spirit of horses – formed in 2014. The team is based near Erlestoke, Wiltshire and we offer equine assisted therapy and equine assisted growth and learning activities to help children, young people, adults and families. We also work with community groups and corporate services.
We work together as a small team of mental health specialists, equine specialists and of course horses. Our approach to working is strongly influenced by the EAGALA model.
The centre at Downswood is home to our therapy horses, and is set in 7 acres of beautiful, tranquil grounds with paddocks, a stable area and a small herd of curious alpacas.
There is a parking area and reception/break-out room adjacent to the sand school.
at The Stables, Downswood, Gt Cheverell, Nr Devizes, Wilts. SN10 5TW
On the B3098 between Erlestoke and Great Cheverell
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10 Year old Boy June 2018
“Being able to be with the horses, leading them around over obstacles made me feel kind of calm and relaxed and in control. Everyone was really kind and it was interesting to talk about what the horses were feeling and hearing. I really enjoyed it and loved just being with them.”
RECENT POSTS
Spiritus Equis delivers support to young people with ASD
Thanks to support from our partner YouthInc we have been pleased to offer a 4 session communication group to young people in Wiltshire So far we have been working on making friends and taking care of ourselves We have completed 2 sessions and are looking forwards to...
Spiritus Equis hosts EAGALA training May 2016
We were pleased to host a successful Part 1 and Part 2 training sessions in Wiltshire, May 2016.
Spiritus Equis and Shine for Life at Plumpton College April 2015
Young people – Courses with Horses
Spiritus Equis regularly hosts local events with young people, as we further develop our group courses. With the help of the horses and young people we are building activities into a course to build resilience, confidence, team working and problem solving. In...
Workshop – Engaging Young people
Spiritus Equis has hosted another local introductory event. The theme is 'Engaging Young People' and we were joined by a small number of local young people to who helped us with some equine facilitated activities. The workshop was held at Greenlands Farm The Green, Gt...
All our team are are accredited through EAGALA
Spiritus Equis is Licensed with Wiltdhire Council – LN/000016929
Our services are delivered in line with Wiltshire LSCB policies and procedures
All of our staff are Enhanced DBS checked