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SQH & The Helpful Horse Group |
The Helpful Horse Group was set up a few years ago
with the aim of helping people who have suffered mental ill-health to move
further along the road to recovery. They use the deep empathy of horses to
empower people, to give them respite from their problems, and to guide them into
positive ways of thinking. Every week they meet to do something with horses;
grooming, riding, ploughing, observing, and always learning.
On 27th November members of the Helpful
Horse Group, organised by Golda Conneely visited SQH. Golda comments
"Of course our aim is to have fun, so when we found Sovereign Quarter
Horses we were excited by the prospect of trying a new skill. Although
it is 150 mile round journey, (we are based near Norwich), five of us
made it to SQH on the 27th November. We were made welcome and felt
very much at home. Meeting the horses was very relaxed, and two of the
group were in the saddle in no time. We were awe-struck by the horses,
and appreciated the kindness of the instruction. Everyone had a ride,
the smiles were enormous, and now we all want a quarter horse of our
own.
Because of David, Sarah, Lindsay, Hobby and Snowy we
had a brilliant time; everyone was on cloud nine, and will be talking about it
for ever (- or 'til the next visit). It did everyone so much good - thank
you."
Golda, we loved having you all, (plus it meant we got the nice biscuits out!)
If you would like more information about the Helpful Horse Group,
contact Lindsay in the office. Below are some photos of the group
enjoying themselves taken by the wonderful Golda.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 06 December 2007 )
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