The Positive Herd Project was originally set up to provide a small herd of rescue horses with a permanent, more natural way of life.
It is now a pioneering non-profit organisation dedicated to improving standards of equine welfare across Cheshire while providing a host of benefits to the lives of children, young people, and adults experiencing multiple disadvantages. We provide innovative opportunities for people to spend time outside interacting with and learning about our rescue horses in a safe, positive and engaging environment
In all areas of horse care, handling, training and riding we adhere to a strict ethical code. The horses live as naturally as possible and all training is done with gentle, non-coercive methods that avoid the use of pain, fear or force. Our sanctuary herds act as an educational model of equine management, helping to teach people and improve equine welfare overall.
It is now a pioneering non-profit organisation dedicated to improving standards of equine welfare across Cheshire while providing a host of benefits to the lives of children, young people, and adults experiencing multiple disadvantages. We provide innovative opportunities for people to spend time outside interacting with and learning about our rescue horses in a safe, positive and engaging environment
In all areas of horse care, handling, training and riding we adhere to a strict ethical code. The horses live as naturally as possible and all training is done with gentle, non-coercive methods that avoid the use of pain, fear or force. Our sanctuary herds act as an educational model of equine management, helping to teach people and improve equine welfare overall.
Our Aims
Provide SanctuaryWe provide a permanent home to many horses that are too complex to re-home. These horses live happily with their friends and act as a model of good management in keeping with their natural needs.
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Rescue, Rehabilitate and RehomeWe specialise in helping horses who are at risk due to their complex behaviour. Using kind methods they are rehabilitated and placed with understanding homes.
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Promote Positive TechniquesWith classes and lessons we aim to educate the public in ethical horse training and management. We help horse owners who are experiencing challenging behaviour through training and behaviour consultations.
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Therapeutic ActivitiesWe create opportunities for disadvantaged and vulnerable people to benefit from time with the horses, while not negatively impacting the horse's welfare.
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We currently have over 50 horses in our care, and there are always more we want to help.
The Positive Herd relies on generous donations to continue helping these horses in need.
The Positive Herd relies on generous donations to continue helping these horses in need.