Newmarket Pony Academy

Some more feedback from our School's programme - this makes us so proud! 👉97% improved confidence 👉Showing improvement in mood 👉98% showed significant mood improvement. 👉99% showed improvement in resilience. 👉99% showed improvement in social skills

Our zones of regulation board encourages young people to learn strategies to cope with feelings so they can be calm & ready to learn. This allows young people to recognise triggers, develop problem solving skills and have a deeper understanding of their own emotional regulation.

Being around horses has proven to improve confidence, self esteem and help identify and express emotions. It reduces anxiety and stress and encourages building trust and healthy relationships - we see proof of this in so many of our young people. #childrensmentalhealthweek2024

"Amidst the hay and hoofprints, a child's heart discovers the beauty of unconditional acceptance that only a horse can provide. A friend who listens without judgement and whispers 'You are capable, you are worthy, and you are loved.'" #childrensmentalhealthweek #myvoicematters

What a wonderful night at the @Racingwelfare carol concert, held at @Tattersalls1766 Henry and Bunbury Chester both loved meeting so many young people, and listening to some carols too!

Wow, it's already been a week since our absolutely fabulous day at @NewmarketRace with our wonderful supporters, Godolphin. Despite the rain, we all had a fantastic time watching the horses and of course the Newmarket Pony Academy Pride Stakes! #localcommunity #communityproject

A wonderful day. It's always fantastic to welcome our supporters onsite and be able to showcase the amazing work that happens at the NPA!

The ponies have been having a lovely summer, but it's time to introduce the team for the new school year - so here we have Henry! Henry is a legend at the NPA and has accompanied several children to local shows too. #ponyprofile #equinetherapy #childrensmentalhealth

What fantastic produce we have got from our garden - kindly supported by Greener Growth! Star volunteer Cath has worked her socks off (alongside some of our young people), to ensure the garden has been looked after and well tended, and it is fabulous to see such rich results!

We take full advantage of the summer weather (when it eventually arrives) and make sure that the children at the NPA start to learn a little about food, plants and the environment. They all get stuck in to planting and caring for the raised garden beds that we have on site.🥬

Do you have a suitable horse for the NPA? 🐴14.2hh - 15.2hh 🐴 Up to carrying weight (but not too heavy set and clumpy) 🐴 Happy on the lead rein and taking care of beginners 🐴 Be up for a little jump with the more advanced riders 🐴 Over 6yo 📞07879917457.

It's fabulous to see the jockeys taking the time to inspire younger people - the NPA wouldn't exist without the support of organisations such as @godolphin We thank all of our supporters with ALL of our hearts. You all change the world for these young people. 🙏

Let us introduce you to another of our wonderful equine friends. Henry is quite the yard favourite (don't tell the others!) and has been out and about recently, strutting his stuff at some local shows. He even got to dress up at Christmas as well! #equinetherapy

Next up in our pony profiles is the beautiful Pantera. Her gentleness with young people is humbling, and she gives confidence to even the most nervous of children. She is worth her weight in gold! #equinetherapy #childrensmentalhealthmatters #ponyprofile

Time is ticking on, & school holidays are nearly upon us! The NPA will be running the Holiday Activity & Food Programme week from the 21st-25th August. (FREE for children in receipt of free school meals!) 🧑‍🤝‍🧑9-11yo 🕒9am-3pm 💻 anna.sylvester@brs.org.uk | grace.allan@brs.org.uk