Prioritising Excellent Equine Welfare
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 has now grown to include over 30 horses across several sites in Cheshire. Most of the horses have come from pasts of neglect or abuse, many as a last chance. 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.
By offering mutually beneficial equine assisted therapy we are able to help people in need by giving them the opportunity to share space and learn from the horses in a beautiful, safe and supportive setting.
It has now grown to include over 30 horses across several sites in Cheshire. Most of the horses have come from pasts of neglect or abuse, many as a last chance. 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.
By offering mutually beneficial equine assisted therapy we are able to help people in need by giving them the opportunity to share space and learn from the horses in a beautiful, safe and supportive setting.
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. 
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. |
Rescue, Rehabilitate & Re-homeWe help horses suffering distress, neglect or maltreatment, especially those with complex behavioural issues. Using kind methods they are rehabilitated and placed with understanding homes. 
Horses Helping PeopleWe create opportunities for people to spend time with and benefit from being around the horses, so that horses and people can heal, grow and learn together in an environment that is positive, force-free and non-judgemental. |
News
We recently received funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to support our therapeutic activities in 2020! Read more on the projects supported here.
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Our first Positive Pony Outreach workshop was a huge success with Cheshire Young Carers! We can't wait to offer more sessions as soon as possible.
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To kick start the new year we're taking on an influx of new volunteers. We've already got lots of dates and training booked in. To get involved have a look at our vacancies.
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