Willows Nook Equine Assisted Learning CIC
Pudding Lane, Cornholme, Todmorden, West Yorkshire, OL14 8SG

Contact:            Fran Armstrong
Telephone:        07919537906
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Website:           www.willowsnookequineassistedlearning.co.uk

About Willows Nook Equine Assisted Learning CIC

Willows Nook offers outdoor Equine Assisted Learning and Wellness sessions to people of all ages, enveloped in nature near Todmorden in the beautiful Calder Valley West Yorkshire.  It is a place where people can discover, experience and connect with nature, develop self-confidence, make new friends and explore communication skills through interaction on the ground with horses and other animals. Programmes are bespoke and designed to meet the needs of the learner/s. One to one and group sessions are available also weekend and holiday sessions.

Willows Nook has an indoor learner space ‘The Nook’ a bespoke cabin at the top of the valley which is surrounded by outstanding views and wildlife.

Willows Nook can provide opportunities to gain new skills and qualifications using experiential learning and a learner led approach.  Willows Nook offers outdoor equine assisted learning and therapeutic sessions all year round in a fun, safe, supportive environment with non-judgmental, friendly staff and animals.  

Fran has completed her Equine Assisted Learning facilitator training is a JNC qualified Youth and community worker with a qualification in animal therapy.

Specialisms:

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Accreditations:

  • Short Courses in animal care and horsemanship skills.
  • John Muir Award
  • OCN units available 

Testimonials:
“The horses Hilda & Oak are just so steady & gentle. Fran was amazing building rapport with our 6 & 12 year olds, then letting them meet the horses. Till this morning, the 12 year old was terrified of horses. Within half an hour she was grooming, shampooing & braiding Hilda’s mane. What a transformation. Cannot recommend highly enough.”
(Parent of Learner)

“Such a gorgeous place. Fran is amazing, so calm and kind. My grandson loved it so much. The animals are just fabulous. a brilliant opportunity for children to connect to nature and animals 100% recommend ..”
(Learners Grandparent)