We work with a group of children from a local special school. The children have a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties, including autism and associated language disorders.

Our aim is to encourage them to use different skills to socialise and interact with the ponies and adults while having fun. We aim to build their self esteem and become confident with the ponies.

In order to run safely and efficiently, we need three helpers per child. Our goal is for the children to take charge of the ponies themselves under supervision.

We end the year with a fun day in which the children take part in competitions in a range of riding and non-riding activities.