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Tom has worked with horses all his life, from making youngsters to retraining problem horses. He played and coached polo internationally, and has seen how powerful the bond of horse to human can be throughout his working life.
Tom stopped Polo to re focus his passion for learning about horses and horsemanship and how they can positively effect humans wellbeing. During this time he started working with children with Special Educational Needs and Anxiety. This work along with assisting at Athena Herd has cemented his thoughts of how horses can support people, and ignited a fire to do help as much as possible to advance the work of Equine Facilitated learning.
Qualifications
- Level 4 diploma in Equine Facilitated Learning
- Licensed Rickter Scale Practitioner
- Trained first aider
- HPA Qualified Coach
- Mentor with Athena Herd Foundation
Memberships
- HPA polo association
- Senior Member of ACCPH
Experience
Tom has a lifetime of working with horses full time including 25yrs of professional sports coaching and horse training alongside managing stables with up too 100 horses on site. He also manages the grounds of the estate he is based at, including both arable and pasture.
Tom has 7 years experience in the Equine Facilitated Learning world, specialising in helping Children and families within the SEN sector.
Most recently Tom has been supporting sessions with RBLi veterans at Athena Herd Foundation and working as a mentor supporting our online Certificate in Equine Facilitated Learning programmes.
