Think Like a Pony
Empowering Children Through Horsemanship
Think Like a Pony
Empowering Children Through Horsemanship
Think Like a Pony is more than an educational programme, it’s a movement. We are shaping the future of equestrianism. Ethical training isn’t just a possibility, it’s the future.
Our award-winning, internationally recognized programme empowers children to develop self-awareness, confidence and clear communication. This enables children and ponies to form strong, respectful partnerships.
We have a vision of how ponies and people can thrive together. We share this vision with children in our holistic riding schools, with children referred to our youth development programmes, with families in crisis through our Family Development Programme, and with horse owners worldwide through our online club. We believe that teaching children to ride can be both ethical and a pathway to achieving their goals.
At the heart of our approach is the not-for-profit arm of our organisation, Think Like a Pony CIC, which ensures that our life-changing experiences are accessible to children from all backgrounds. Through strong referral pathways and grant funding, we extend this work to those who need it most.
Through our centres in Yorkshire and the Southwest and our global online learning, we’re creating a new way of learning that puts relationship, communication and confidence at the heart of horsemanship. We help children and adults see the world through the pony’s eyes, empowering them to make informed, ethical choices that build partnership and mutual trust.
We create spaces for deep, meaningful relationships between ponies and people, where they grow and learn together in an environment of respect, trust and compassion. Think Like a Pony is more than an educational programme; it’s a movement to inspire positive change and nurture a new generation of compassionate, empowered individuals - one pony and one person at a time.
Our Key Services Include:
"We felt disconnected at our local riding school, where routine overshadowed building bonds with the ponies. Think Like a Pony changed that, giving my children a strong foundation in riding, boosting their confidence, and helping them form a real connection with the ponies that extends to all areas of their lives."
"Think Like a Pony has transformed our family and our pony. With the Club's online resources, we've achieved goals we never thought possible. My children have flourished, and our pony is now more responsive, relaxed, and confident. We feel deeply connected to a supportive community that has truly improved our horsemanship."
"Think Like a Pony has helped my child excel in riding and horsemanship while also building life skills like patience, empathy, and responsibility. The process of building trust with the ponies has boosted their confidence, problem-solving, and communication, positively impacting school, friendships, and everyday life."
