What is Pony Wisdom about?

Pony Wisdom is about learning from ponies as sentient, intelligent partners who reflect our emotions and invite us into deeper self-awareness. During our sessions we discover effective and compassionate horse training methods based on horse behaviour and learn insights into our own emotions, patterns and presence. Pony wisdom is teaching you skills, connection and giving tremendous joy in the association of our beloved ponies.

Equine Assisted Activities

Name: Pony Therapy with Dr Kris
Address: Radlett, ENG, GB
Telephone: 07309595665

Connecting with ponies for joy, healing and self-discovery

Check out our services

About

Science behind it

There's Science behind it

These are the main beneficial effects and common goals for participants coming to us for Pony Wisdom activities. I have collected some scientific papers on them as well (here).

Emotional Well-being

Participants develop calming techniques through co-regulation with the horse and learn to recognize and manage stress responses through horses’ non‑judgmental feedback.

Self-esteem and Confidence

Building trust through safe, succesful interactions. Gaining confidence in setting bounderies or making decisions. Celebrating small achievments.

Self-Awareness

Reconnecting with an authentic sense of self. Calrifying values, needs and desires. Exploring life transitions (e.g. midlife).

Presence and Mindfulness

Spending time with horses in a tranquil environment offers stress relief and relaxation. Learning to stay in the moment through quiet observation and connection. Improwing body awareness and grounding.

Empowerment

Developing a bond with ponies can empower individuals and foster personal growth. Participants can practice leadership styles with the horse and understand their impact. Highlights the importance of mutual trust and respect.

Communication

Practicing clear, non-verbal communication. Understanding how intention and energy affect interactions. Learning to set and respect personal space, mirrored by the horse.

Services

We deliver tailored sessions specifically for your needs, which can focus on your personal development, mental well-being, or just for fun. Available on a one to one or small group basis. For adults or children. No horse experience required. No horseback riding involved. We regularly organise drop in sessions, workshops and can visit your home.

Pony Walking Experience

Holistic Horsemanship Programme

Private arrangements

A golden opportunity to develop a deeper connection with horses and nature in a fun way.

The experience includes:

• Meet and greet with the ponies

• Safety briefing

• Grooming and mindfulness

• Gentle walk in the woods nearby

• Photo opportunities

Join us for our holistic training programme embracing every aspect of owning and caring for a horse, from daily interactions and handling to training and emotional connection. It will give you a guaranteed transformative experience.

The session includes:
• Safety briefing, Theory introduction
• Gentle grooming of the ponies
• Mindful horsemanship exercises

• Fun horse agility activities

We can organise special therepautic horsemanship sessions to support individuals with learning differences, anxiety or depression and those navigating the challenges of menopause or other life changes. Please get in touch for further information.

Example of services:

• Home visit

• Pony Party

• Tea with a pony

• Therepautic horsemanship

Meet Our Team

Let the ponies lead the way

Coach

Dr Kris Grant

Hi, this is Dr Kris. My background includes studies in Horse Behaviour (PhD), Counselling, Equine Facilitated Learning. I am also a BHS senior horse riding coach . I consider myself as a Born Teacher, a Lifelong Student, a Multitasking Mum and an Amazing Survivor. Horses have always been my secure place to go to find solace and joy, to get inspiration and to reconnect with my inner strength. I am really excited to share with you the transformative, magical healing power of horses and everything I've learnt from them over the years.

Chief Pony

Black Beauty (Bhima)

Black Beauty (by Anna Sewell) is one of my favourite novels, and a perfect name for a horse. My other name is Bhima, referring to a hero who is really strong and who eats a lot. I am just as strong, though currently on a diet.

Mother Pony

Sandy

I am Sandy, and I love to be pampered. My favourie season is summer. I am really pretty when the sun shines through my golden mane.

Baby Pony

Indy

Indy, just like Indiana Jones—adventurous and full of surprises! One of my eyes is blue and my favourite book is "Adventures of a Travelling Monk" from my hero, the transcendental Indiana Jones of all time, HH Indradyumna Swami.

Tiny Pony

Oreo

You will never find a pony as tiny as I am. I am only 6 hands tall, just like a large dog. I am very gentle and I love cuddles. I am very smart too. I can go through any gaps, just like a tiny mouse.

Former Chief Pony

Arjuna

Our beautiful Arjuna sadly left us this year. May he rest in peace.

Testimonials

“Learning about pony wisdom has been a life-changing experience. The connection with the ponies helped me gain a new perspective on life and improved my emotional well-being.”

— Sarah Peterson