Leg-Up Trust, Horses as Healers

Providing programmes for young people in need of nurturing and good role models. We use horses to teach non-aggressive ground handling skills, and also focus on healthy nutrition, good manners, virtues and positive behaviour. We also have an education centre for young people excluded from school where they can embark on correspondence education, cooking, gardening, music, woodwork and other skills.

Excluded students have been transitioned back to school, have gained employment and/or generally kept out of trouble. Young people with behavioural problems have found ways of moderating their behaviour, as reported by teachers and social workers.

We also rescue horses that go on to rescue kids.