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Sirona Therapeutic Horsemanship
We offer a range of different sessions to meet the diverse needs of individuals attending Sirona. We take referrals from statutory services such as social services fostering and children’s teams, school SEND teams, Pupil Referral Units, CAMHS, GPs, NHS and social care, and other support organisations for vulnerable people.
Equine and Animal-Assisted Activities at Sirona
Sirona Therapeutic Horsemanship is an Approved Alternative Provider with Torbay Council and Devon County Council.
Our Approach
Sirona follows an integrative approach underpinned by person-centred, attachment theory, trauma informed and strength-based approaches where we support the participant to find their own solutions within a supportive, non-judgemental, safe space. We incorporate our unique Equine-Based Mindfulness (EBM) exercises into sessions where appropriate and safe to do so. Our horses’ welfare is paramount, and we follow a horse-centred and positive reinforcement approach alongside a natural management system.
2024 in Numbers:
Equine and animal-assisted sessions delivered
Direct delivery hours
Total beneficiaries
Our Practitioners
Our team includes professional practitioners with qualifications in counselling and psychotherapy, child psychology, occupational therapy, social work, teaching and horse professionals.
Our Horses
Our special herd of horses are especially suited and trained to work in equine-assisted activities, are safe and enjoy contact with people. Many of our horses and ponies are rescue animals and Sirona provides them with a home for life. The herd is made up of a diverse group of horses, many of whom are rescues themselves. This means that they can often connect with participants who may also have experienced challenging beginnings in life.
Latest News & Blogs
What’s Happening with Sirona
Sirona Therapeutic Horsemanship celebrates a Royal presentation and funding from the Pets Foundation: young lives transformed through Equine and Animal-Assisted Interactions
Sirona Therapeutic Horsemanship celebrates a Royal presentation andfunding from the Pets Foundation: young lives transformed through Equineand Animal-Assisted Interactions Sirona Therapeutic Horsemanship enjoyed a moment in the spotlight recently at theBritish Horse...
George Monbiot joins Sirona as patron – May 2023.
We are proud to announce that the award winning environmental author and journalist George Monbiot has recently joined our charity as patron. A key element of our work is centred around bringing young people into closer connection with the natural environment, so...
We meet the Princess Royal, HRH Princess Anne
CEO and founder, Dr Hannah Burgon and Chair of Trustees, Sarah Urwin very proud to meet the Princess Royal at a prestigious event held at The Worshipful Company of Saddlers Hall in London on 13th March 2023. Sirona was invited to attend the event to celebrate the...
Our Provision
Therapeutic Horsemanship
Animal-Assisted Activities
Equine-Assisted Therapy
Equine-Based Mindfulness
Equine/Animal-assisted Alternative Education
Horse Works Groups 14-25 Years
1 to 1 Counselling Sessions
Holiday Sessions
Supported Volunteering Sessions
Supported Work Experience
Courses for the Public
Fees and Referrals