Helping young people thrive

Strength and Learning Through Horses (SLTH) is a London-based equine therapy charity helping vulnerable young people build brighter futures through equine-assisted therapy and education services.

Founder on the belief that connection with horses can be transformational, we empower young people to build confidence, resilience and life skills through hands-on experience working with horses.

Since 2010, we have supported over 5,000 young people in building new friendships, reengaging with education or employment, processing traumatic experiences, and learning to feel safe.

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What we do

We bring together professionals who understand child and adolescent mental health and equine specialists experienced in horse psychology to create highly effective equine-assisted therapy and education programs that improve the lives of young people. The combination of our expertise, backed by solid scientific evidence, delivered in a nurturing outdoor environment, results in a proven track record of achieving positive outcomes, even where traditional approaches may fall short.

I love the way you support and manage the young people. This is one of the safest and autism-friendly environments we have ever experienced.

Our services

Our core services are designed to support young people aged 7 to 25 who are struggling with social, emotional, or learning challenges that have left them excluded from mainstream education or at risk of exclusion.

Our 1:1 and group equine-assisted therapy sessions are an experiential way for young people to reflect on their challenges and learn coping mechanisms
Our wellbeing programme focuses on improving wellbeing through calming, regulating activities with the horses and in nature, and on building relationships with peers
Our education services equip young people with the skills, confidence and qualifications required to successfully re-engage with education and/or employment, thus improving their life chances. Young people learn how to look after and train horses, with each session focusing on developing a specific “employability skill”
Tailored support for young people aged 16 to 25 not in education, employment or training (NEET)
Breaking down barriers programme to support young people wishing to enter a career in the equestrian industry
Outreach programme for those young people in youth settings, inpatient units or those who can’t come to us

Why it matters

Through innovative experiential sessions with horses, we help young people navigate challenges such as school avoidance, mental health difficulties, and lack of access to meaningful opportunities. This work not only changes individual lives but also supports our community by addressing critical social issues.