Goxhill Hearts And Minds: Wellbeing

Wellbeing & Therapy

At Goxhill Meadows

For Wellbeing & Therapy

Time for Space, Time For You

Humans can experience a multitude of benefits when being fully present in the moment with horses. Our equine-facilitated therapeutic sessions enable individuals to have time and space to be at one with nature and find peace within themselves. Time with our ponies provides the opportunity to remember what it is to be a human “being” rather than a human “doing” which can bring a sense of profound calm. Equine-facilitated sessions provide individuals with the opportunity to feel more grounded, to re-connect with their authentic selves and to consider the purpose and direction of their lives. Clients are supported to work through problematic issues or difficult stages in their lives and to have the opportunity to explore a more positive way forwards.

Working in partnership with horses has been shown to help on many different levels: deepen personal awareness, increase confidence and self esteem, develop a better understanding of emotions and how to regulate them, help to identify and create boundaries, transform negative core beliefs, provide support for people recovering from the effects of trauma, depression and anxiety.

Being alongside our horses and ponies amongst nature provides an opportunity to stop, breathe and relax. It’s a time to become centred, just “be you” and focus on the connection with your equine partner. All work is ground-based (no riding) and no previous experience of horses is necessary. Sessions take place outdoors on our 6-acre smallholding, with wonderful views and plenty of wide-open space.

For pricing information please get in touch: Contact Us.

Please note that we hold all relevant qualifications, insurances and licences to allow us to offer these amazing experiences with our animals. Policies are available on request. Jayne Haigh trading as Glebe Farm Holdings Ltd: Licence – AA8 252608.

Individual Sessions

Wellbeing Days for Groups of Adults

Wellbeing or Respite Family Stays

Individual Sessions

We facilitate safe interactions with the horses and ponies to help those who may be struggling with life or are seeking support with personal development. Being out in nature and with horses can give a fresh perspective and bring a sense of calm which improves mental well-being. These sessions are bespoke to the individual – young person or adult. Many adults access our services to understand and address stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement or to help to deal with other major life-changing life events. Equine-assisted therapy provides an alternative or an add-on to traditional room-based therapy and is experiential and dynamic.

We have worked successfully 1 to 1 with many children and adults with a variety of needs - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, learning difficulties, eating disorders, those living with and beyond cancer, and those who have been bereaved. We have received very positive feedback on the impact of our tailored sessions from many of our clients who have felt that their experiences here have supported their wellbeing. For some people who we have supported have told us that their experiences with us has been life-affirming and life-changing.

For pricing information please get in touch: Contact Us.

Wellbeing Days for Groups of Adults

A day spent with us will leave you feeling renewed, revitalised and refreshed. The day is bespoke to your group and may comprise of meeting and getting hands-on with all the animals, alpaca handling and walking, sampling equine-facilitated learning. Alternatively it could purely focus on working with equines. It could also incorporate a therapeutic art session, an outdoor sound bath, outdoor yoga or bushcraft/outdoor cooking. All wellbeing days are bespoke to a group of a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 18 adults.

The day can include all refreshments and lunch or you can provide your own – again it’s up to you! Wellbeing weekends can also be booked which includes a wellbeing day (usually Friday or Saturday) plus 2 nights’ accommodation in our Landpods. We have 3 Landpods on site, each of which can accommodate 4 adults (5 at a push). Groups who have booked all 3 pods have had exclusive use of our glamping site and its facilities and received a 10 – 15% discount on the total price for accommodation.

For pricing information please get in touch: Contact Us.

Wellbeing or Respite Family Stays

We offer wellbeing or respite stays of between 2 and 7 nights for groups or families who would like to access our animal-assisted learning and/or equine-facilitated therapeutic experiences whilst they are here. Packages are designed to suit each group or family’s needs and may include animal-assisted experiences, equine-facilitated learning or therapy, outdoor experiential learning sessions, Landpod accommodation, breakfast boxes and firewood.

This service has been commissioned by Hull and East Yorkshire NHS but is also open to any other families or groups.

For pricing information please get in touch: Contact Us.

Supporting for Living With & Beyond Cancer

In collaboration with Spirit and Soul we offer a unique service, designed specifically for people living with and beyond Cancer. Partnering & funded by with Macmillan we're able to offer people four free individual sessions:

An opportunity to let go of treatment burden.

An opportunity to rebuild/ develop confidence and self-esteem.

An opportunity to engage with a non-judgemental service for support and self-development.

An opportunity for empowerment and setting goals.

Important Information:

Access to four funded individual sessions over an 8-10 week period. ( any further sessions have to be self-funded or alternatively funded.

The project is a pilot and people are being asked to complete questionnaires to before and after as we want to help explore whether what we do works on a larger scale.

For any cancer type.

For anyone living with and beyond cancer (up to about 5 years after, please contact us if you are struggling and are past this point).

Perfect for anyone struggling emotionally or unable to let go and move on.

We are not wheelchair accessible; therefore participants need to be stable on their feet and healthy enough to actively participate.

No riding and no previous horse experience necessary.

View the macmillan project poster here: Macmillan Project.

For further information please Contact Us or contact Spirit and Soul.

Reviews

"Living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis can be a difficult time for patients and families. As part of the Living with and Beyond Cancer health and wellbeing programme we are working with Jayne at Goxhill Meadows to provide equine-assisted therapy which helps enhance physical and emotional healing after cancer treatment. Equine-assisted therapy helps patients re-gain and improve self-esteem, self-awareness and confidence after cancer treatment. Patients who have accessed this service report improvement physically and emotionally, a sense of self-worth and improved confidence. For some patients the 4 sessions have changed their lives dramatically - emotionally, physically and mentally."

"Patients who struggle to discuss how they’re feeling often find equine-assisted therapy useful as they’re able to express their emotions and feelings through the horse. Patients can often develop a strong bond and a level of closeness with the horse, and experience affection, acceptance and mutual respect. Equine-assisted therapy doesn’t just result in psychological benefits - it has physical benefits too. This work can help to calm the symptoms of conditions such as anxiety and stress and help emotionally and psychologically. Interacting with animals has many proven health benefits for cancer patients: it provides companionship, comfort and a strong sense of wellbeing."

Claire Walker - Macmillan associate practitioner, Living with and Beyond Cancer team

"This experience has been life-changing for me. I learnt so much about myself being present with the horses and paying attention to their movements and body language. The horses helped me stay grounded and to be more in the moment. I haven’t smiled that much in what seems like a very long time." - Kate – Aged 51

"I loved the sessions. I feel like I have found myself again. I’m more confident and positive." - Kelly – aged 39

Request an Experience

All of our experiences must be booked and paid for in advance. Numbers and time slots are strictly limited so we advise you to book as far in advance as you can. For further information or to book please email Jayne at goxhillmeadows@outlook.com, or fill in the form below.

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