Think Like a Pony is a powerful, internationally recognized program that equips children and families with the skills to train, ride, and connect with ponies. Additionally, the not-for-profit arm of the organisation, Think Like a Pony CIC, provides life-changing therapeutic benefits for children struggling with mental health and emotional challenges.

This is a transformative initiative that goes beyond traditional horsemanship to foster deep, meaningful connections between children, families, and horses. Since 2009, we have been dedicated to empowering young people through an approach that honors the well-being of both animals and humans. At the heart of our work is the belief that the bond between a child and a pony can be life-changing.

As children learn to communicate with ponies, they develop vital life skills such as patience, confidence, and emotional regulation—tools that help them navigate life's challenges. Our approach creates a space for mutual healing, where children and ponies grow together in an environment of respect and compassion. We are committed to making our programs accessible to as many families as possible, with strong referral pathways and grant funding supporting our work. From our centre in Leeds, we are building a network that extends across the UK and beyond, offering online learning and instructor training that empowers others to share our ethos of ethical, empathetic horsemanship.

Think Like a Pony is more than an educational program; it’s a movement to nurture a new generation of compassionate, empowered individuals. Through every pony, every child, and every relationship, we’re inspiring positive change—one connection at a time.