The Equus Difference

“Show us your horse and we will show you who you are”

Team MawdsLeigh have amongst their very dynamic and diverse range of programmes an Equine Facilitated Programme developed for mind transformation, letting loose our unbeatable inner warrior spirit and generating the confidence to succeed against all odds…this will smash your perceived limits and catapult your training to the next level.

“Horses react as a mirror with the person who is with them” says MawdsLeigh “The horse is a prey animal so he wants to feel safe and is always on the lookout for predators. A horse will become very fearful when with someone who is aggressive, noisy, disrespectful or too controlling. On the other hand, if the person makes requests rather than demands the horse will begin to cooperate. The horse is always looking for a leader.”

This is why horses are so fantastic to work with; they are Masters of Self Development, they live in the moment and are authentic – they do not know how to trick you. Anyone who is given an insight into dealing with a horse in the right way can become the natural leader the horse is looking for. The horse in return feels safe and peaceful and will cooperate with what the person asks of him.

Anyone, even those with emotional or mental disorders, can often manage a horse more easily and more quickly than they can humans. When you accept things in the moment and are more open to developing an equal partnership with your horse, rather than trying to control it, then a wonderful relationship begins.

A horse is looking for simple and clear commands and individuals, with the right encouragement and in the right situation, can carry these out very effectively.

“For individuals with mental and emotional disorders, the positive benefits of getting a horse to carry out commands are often profound.” says MawdsLeigh.

“Anyone with communication, leadership problems, emotional or mental health issues and very low self esteem usually has a very short attention span, but in a very short space of time they can learn to focus on the horse for long periods while grooming or leading/playing with the horse, when usually they can’t concentrate long enough in any other discipline in their life. Also individuals who are withdrawn and living very much in their own world can begin to express themselves – often using new ways of doing so and communicating in a way they have never expressed themselves before.

“Once Individuals realise what they can achieve and achieve in very self-empowering ways, their self-esteem increases enormously. Imagine what it must feel like to lead one of the most powerful creatures on earth, with a reputation for intelligence, high spirit and outstanding stamina, through an obstacle course, stopping, starting and playing games, having high respect for each other in complete partnership and having fun, when you usually find it difficult to concentrate, communicate or stay in your own power. Experience outstanding levels of communication that are ideal preparation for some of life’s biggest challenges – they are second to none. We can be whatever we give ourselves the permission to be.

These packages involve working with horses. We can come to you or if you don’t have a horse and would still like to experience The Equus Difference you can come to us. Tailored packages for clients needs, price on application.

For the ultimate experience contact the MawdsLeigh Team