At Lowlands Equestrian Centre, we offer a range of non-ridden activities led by our dedicated Non-Ridden Coach. These sessions provide opportunities to experience the therapeutic benefits of spending time with horses in a safe, welcoming, and fully accessible environment.
Our non-ridden activities are suitable for new and existing RDA participants and can be adapted to meet a wide range of needs and interests.
We currently offer:
Tea with a Pony is a gentle, one-hour enrichment activity designed for older adults, people living with dementia, and individuals with physical and/or learning disabilities.
The session offers relaxed interaction with our horses in a calm, low-pressure environment, creating opportunities for social connection, reminiscence, wellbeing, and enjoyment.
Participants can enjoy:
After spending time with the horses, groups are welcome to stay and enjoy their refreshments or a packed lunch.
We currently have availability on:
Groups may attend regularly every 2-3 weeks or book a one-off session. We are happy to work flexibly around individual requirements.
Tea with a Pony sessions can be booked through the Events page on our website.
Quiet Corners are 30-minute, one-to-one sessions that provide calm, meaningful interaction with a horse or pony in a relaxed and fully accessible setting.
Supported by a member of our RDA team, each session is tailored to the individual's needs, interests, and comfort levels, allowing them to engage with the horse at their own pace.
Participants may choose to:
There is no pressure to take part in any specific activity. Sessions are personalised to ensure each participant has a positive and enjoyable experience.
Quiet Corner sessions are currently available on:
Participants may attend regularly or book as a one-off session.
Sessions can be booked through our website by registering the participant as an RDA rider.
If you would prefer to discuss your requirements before booking, please contact us. We are always happy to help.
