Raspberry Fields Therapy Ponies

Welcome to Raspberry Fields Therapy Ponies Warrington!

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We have a unique team of specially trained miniature Shetland ponies that provide therapy visits to care homes, schools and residential homes. Our ponies bring calmness and joy, giving residents, staff, teachers and pupils chance to spend quiet time simply enjoying the therapeutic benefits that the ponies bring.

Our ponies are trained to stand quietly for longer periods, go indoors, be patient and are used to unusual sounds and actions meaning they can enter most environments and remain unfazed.

They will provoke reminiscing, bring smiles to everyone’s face and just the simple pleasure of stroking and touching the ponies has enormous mental health benefits.

What are the benefits of Pony Therapy?

 

• Ponies can help with stress and anxiety 

• Happy hormones are naturally released when you spend time with animals

• It can help with confidence 

• Communication skills can be improved 

• Ponies can help all ages to manage emotions and to have empathy 

• Everyone can benefit from pony therapy:
  Elderly people, autistic people, those with mental or physical disabilities, young people, those with long term or life limiting illness, people with PTSD

• The joy that ponies bring during a visit for all those involved is a very special experience.