Therapy

‘He always makes people giggle’: Shetland pony raises spirits and vital funds for charity

‘I don’t know if it’s just his spirit but it brings something out in people. He’s a very special pony’

Therapy ponies help dementia sufferers by bringing ‘comfort and joy’

‘Our ponies make people smile. There is no better therapy than that.’

Donkeys give emotional support to young cancer survivors

‘I ended up talking about so much. It felt good to talk about these things and this really helped’

Therapy pony with ‘magic touch’ brings joy to disabled children

Dillon inspired his rehomer to set up a riding school for children with special needs and was a popular visitor to Worcester Children's Hospital

Equine visitors bring joy to elderly horse lovers

Therapy pony Caesar made a special visit to see a life-long horse lover who is no longer able to visit her nearby stables

Plans for equine-therapy centre refused by council

Shropshire Council refused the plans due to concerns over access, safety and flooding

Fizz Marshall's therapy centre blog: No idea what I was letting myself in for

Fizz has completed an impressive challenge and is ready to welcome a new crop of students

Fizz Marshall's therapy blog: the power of tails

Our blogger is beaming with pride after her ex-racehorse made his dressage debut. She also explains how a horse's tail can be used to influence movement

Fizz Marshall's therapy blog: Cheltenham fun and Nigel's return

H&H's therapy blogger has enjoyed an exciting day at Cheltenham and celebrates the welcome return of an equine patient

Fizz Marshall's therapy blog: Back with a bang

Fizz reflects on the Christmas break and introduces an exciting piece of equipment

Fizz Marshall's therapy blog: And I would walk 500 miles...

H&H's equine therapy blogger explains how a key ingredient of the day-to-day running of the therapy centre involves a large amount of walking

Fizz Marshall’s therapy blog: The Young Ones

Our expert therapy blogger discusses the young horses she is treating and whether all problems can be fixed

Fizz Marshall's therapy blog: The A-listers

Our expert therapy blogger welcomes some new members of the team and praises the work of farriers

Fizz Marshall's therapy blog: Welcoming in the new term

In her latest update from the Equine Therapy Centre at Hartpury, Fizz welcomes new students and reflects on the World Equestrian Games

Footballer backs revolutionary new therapy boot for horses

Cutting-edge technology behind new product supported by top footballer

Horses that help injured serviceman on show at Perth

Perth racecourse hosts a "Celebration of the Horse" raceday to highlight the work of equine charities

Fizz Marshall's therapy blog: Feeling inspired

The manager of Hartpury's Equine Therapy Centre is inspired by a visit to the Injured Jockey's Fund's flagship at Oaksey House

Fizz Marshall's therapy blog: open house at Hartpury's equine therapy centre

There is a different vibe at Hartpury at the moment as the therapy centre opens its doors to lots of human visitors and some new equine residents

Fizz Marshall's therapy blog: back to reality

Our blogger talks about the challenges her team face when bringing horses back in to work at the therapy centre

Fizz Marshall's therapy blog: Diva fever

The Equine Therapy Centre manager shares her top tunes from the winters, an extreme makeover and steps boldly into the wonderful world of twitter