How our horses and ponies are helping young people in our projects every day

We love this post from BBC Children in Need, sharing what our young people have to say about their equine partners and the difference they make. The trust, connection and confidence they build with our ponies can have a lasting impact on their lives.

A huge thank you to BBC Children in Need for shining a light on our work, and to everyone who supports and donates to the appeal. Your generosity helps us continue providing life-changing experiences for children and young people who need them most.

Every kind donation helps create moments of growth, healing and hope – and our ponies are there every step of the way along the road.

Below are our ponies along with the quotes from our young people, we hope this gives you some positivity on a sunny Sunday afternoon!

“I was an anxious person with some really scary thoughts Seamus gives me legs when I don’t feel like moving, his heart beats for me when I feel like I wanna give up… he’s a lifesaver and he doesn’t even know it,”

"Lachie really helped me because he was really gentle he made me feel calm and loved"

“Bert is my favourite - he’s really calm”

“I love Maddie - Maddie’s helped with my confidence,”

“Riding Smartie is the best - I love her so much,”

“When I am stroking Rosalin I feel like all my anxiety has vanished for a moment and I am confident,”

“Paddy just makes everything better - I want him to come home and live with me”

“I love Rascal - he helped me have fun”

Thank you again for all your donations and support, we couldn't do it without you! You can sponsor any one of our ponies, just go their sponsorship page to sponsor a horse at Stable Life, and follow the instructions!