Meet our team

Joint CEO and Education Programme Director

20 years professional experience training horses, specialising in horses with behavioural challenges. Rosie founded the educational arm of the charity in 2016 after noticing the profound life changes made by clients after learning to communicate with their horse in a different way.

She also has corporate experience working in marketing & business development

Clinical psychologist, Founder and Mental Health Lead

Msc, D Clin Psych, PGDip Intermediate.

I am a psychologist who both founded and led our therapeutic work at SLTH since its inception.  

I have been researching the use of horses in mental health since 2009 and supports others in the field. I am passionate about understanding how working with horses can help humans.

I work with the young people, train staff, and am responsible for making sure all the work at SLTH follows good clinical practice and is what our young people need. I am passionate about helping SLTH support as many young people as we can here at our stables and across the UK. 

Education Service Lead 

Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, Masters in leadership degree, National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)

My role is to develop, deliver and expand a longer-term vocational education service for young people age 14 – 25 with oversight of the 12-week education programmes to ensure quality of delivery. I manage the ES staff and Yard Manager and liaise with parents, schools, the Local Authority and exam boards. 

I was born in South Africa and moved to the UK after finishing University. I have taught PE and Geography at Secondary schools for 24 years and was a Deputy Headteacher in two secondary schools. I enjoy horse riding, hence the reason I took on this role, combining my love of learning and horses.

Mental Health Service Manager

BA Hons Criminology/Human Rights, Level 3 specialist substance misuse/dual diagnosis, Level 4 leadership and management.

My role is managing the mental health part of the organisation, managing one-to-one referrals. I am the designated safeguarding lead and manage several staff.  I support young people from referral through to discharge,  as well as providing support for the staff working with the young people.  

I have worked in social care since 2016 starting as a volunteer and working my way up to director level.  I have managed services in substance misuse,  criminal justice,  homelessness and young people.

 I have always loved the outdoors and being around horses, so being offered a role at SLTH is a dream come true.

Yard Manager  

BSc (Hons) Bio Veterinary Science, BHS Stage 2, Equine Kinesiology Level 2, 15 years' experience in the industry.  

As Yard Manager, it is my job to oversee the daily care and welfare of all horses on site. My aim is to foster a calm and professional horse-centered environment.  

I manage all yard operations, including health and safety, liaising with owners and external professionals and supervising the yard team.

I have been around horses since I was 8 years old and they have always been a passion. During my time in education, I kept horses as a hobby and now, I'm fortunate enough to be around them as part of my job! I have three horses of my own; two retired ex-racehorses and a home-produced show horse.

Clinical Psychologist 

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology, Masters in Forensic Mental Health Psychology and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

I offer equine-assisted therapy for children, young people, and sometimes with families. Working alongside horses creates a calm, reflective space to explore everyday challenges, recognise strengths, and think together about ways forward. I am particularly passionate about supporting neurodivergent young people to feel understood, build confidence, and connect with their strengths by working in a neuro-affirming way.

Outside of work, you will often find me spending time with my dogs, cats, and horses. As someone who is neurodivergent, I deeply value the calming and grounding power of animals and nature, which continues to shape both my life and my work. 

Clinical Psychologist 

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, further training in Narrative Exposure Therapy, Video Interactive Guidance, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and others. 

I work one day a week offering equine therapy. I focus on how the person I am supporting is feeling within their life and around the horses. I try to think about their key relationships to help them feel well supported. Everyone is unique and has their own strengths, so I like to build on these so that people can achieve their goals. I try to gently push people to be the best versions of themselves. 

When I’m not at SLTH I’m either offering more traditional therapies somewhere else or being a mum. My hobbies include walking in nature, reading, and baking cakes. I like comedy and humour to manage more difficult moments. 

Equine Specialist Programme Lead 

Bachelor of Science with Honours Zoology, Master of Research with Distinction in Anthrozoology: Equine Assisted Therapy.  

I deliver group and one-on-one education and wellbeing sessions for young people. In sessions, we explore horse behaviour, communication and care, and encourage young people to embody those learnings into their own lives. I also work with our clinical psychologists to deliver therapy sessions. 

I create a safe and creative space for young people to feel more regulated, build their confidence, make connections, be empowered, work as part of a team, and think independently. 

Horses and other animals have always played a very important therapeutic role in my life, and I am now very pleased to facilitate those relationships for others. I am a nature-inspired artist, a keen traveller, and I love all sorts of delicious foods!  

Equine Specialist and Programme Lead 

British Horse Society Performance Coach BHSI; CPCAB Level 3 certificate in Counselling Studies; Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health; Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism; Youth Mental Health First Aider  

I use my knowledge of horses and their behaviour to keep all the people and horses safe and the sessions running smoothly and effectively. I lead group education programmes, provide one to one wellbeing and education sessions and work alongside the mental health practitioners who provide group and one to one therapy sessions. 

Coaching riding and training horses has been a passion all my life and I recognise how much being with horses can help our mental health. I love working with them to help young people develop their life skills and wellbeing. 

Equine Facilitated Psychotherapist  

Registered Member MBACP (Accredited); Diploma in Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy; Diploma in Clinical Supervision  

I have worked at SLTH for many years as a psychotherapist, supporting young people, parents and carers in groups and one‑to‑one sessions. Over the years, the young people and horses have taught me so much about connection, patience, and presence. I show up with compassion, understanding, and curiosity, meeting each young person gently and at their own pace. 

I really value getting to know people and hearing their stories. Being with horses has taught me the importance of staying calm, being compassionate, and offering kindness. They’ve shown me that kindness always lands, sometimes slowly but always in its own time. 

Volunteer & Training Manager and Programme Lead 

Diploma in child psychology Level 4, ILM Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring, Equine Facilitated Coaching Certificate, Certificate in Child & Adolescent Counselling skills 

My role at SLTH is very varied– I manage our wonderful volunteers and train them and new staff in the SLTH model. I run/manage the well-being group and am programme lead on our other education and well-being programmes. I also manage the holiday programmes and support our outreach programmes. 

I love to keep active – whether that’s running, playing netball, going horse riding or practising yoga/Pilates. One of my favourite things outside of sports is to hang out with my little nieces or friends. 

Fundraising and Community Engagement Manager

I’ve worked at SLTH for over seven years.

I spend a lot of my time writing funding applications, meeting with funders and completing end-of-grant reports.   In my Community Engagement role, I am out and about, attending networking groups and forums to connect with other people and organisations and raise awareness of SLTH and the services we offer. 

I know very little about horses, but it’s amazing to see the impact that they can have.  I am a parent of two teenagers and enjoy spending time baking, reading or walking. 

Equine Specialist

Recommended Trainer for Intelligent Horsemanship, tutored on Intelligent Horsemanship courses for 25 yrs

Administrative Assistant

I help ensure everything runs smoothly and try to take the pressure off our equine specialists and therapists with administrative support, so that they can focus on the hands-on work of supporting our young people and horses.

I’m also involved in making sure we keep good records of the work we do and its outcomes, so we can show the value of what we do.

 I’m one of the rare people in SLTH with next to no experience with horses, but I do love horses and animals in general, and I'm loving the opportunity to work with them and be out in the great outdoors! My own close animal friendship is with my cat, Mango.

Keits Level 2 Apprentice Groom 

Level 3 Animal Management, FdSc Agriculture, BHS Stage 1 

My role involves looking after the horses, the chickens, and the site. You may see me feeding the horses, mucking out the stables, looking after the fields and site. My role as the apprentice groom enables me to develop and learn new skills on how to look after and care for the horses on site 

I have been around horses since I was a child and have taken part in Shetland racing and trick riding before studying animal management at college, where I caught the farming bug. I have taken part in lambing seasons, and I have worked on open and commercial farms. 

Keits Level 2 Apprentice Groom 

I look after all the horses at SLTH and make sure they are all happy, healthy and ready for all the fun sessions we do. I also help with some of the school education groups as an equine specialist.

I’ve been around horses since I was around two years old, working on different kinds of yards, from a big livery yard to a horseball yard.  

Equine specialist

HNC Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation; Certificate in Equine Facilitated Interactions; Advanced Diploma in the Therapeutic Application of the Arts; PGCert in Child Psychotherapy Studies.

I am an Equine Specialist who delivers 1-1 wellbeing and education sessions alongside working with clinical psychologists to deliver therapy sessions. 

I am a believer that life is about the journey rather than the destination. I grew up around horses, and they have shaped who I am today. It brings me immense joy to see the positive impact horses can have, simply by being who they are. 

Equine Specialist 

Foundation degree in Equine Anatomy, Psychology, and Stable Management, Equine Massage Therapy 

With my knowledge and experience, I support young people in developing their understanding of horse care and behaviour, helping them gain valuable skills and qualifications for their future careers. 

Outside of work, I spend my time caring for my own horses and enjoying family life as a mum. 

Equine Specialist and Wellbeing Practitioner 

KEITS Level 2 Equine Groom  

I  support young people with their education and wellbeing, ensuring that the horses’ needs and wellbeing are being met. My role is to provide a safe space, where mistakes encourage learning and growth, to have the client’s and horse’s best interests at the centre of every session, and to encourage the young person to build and strengthen valuable life skills, such as confidence, independence and teamwork.  

I started at SLTH as an apprentice, working on the yard and looking after the horses. Before this, I had no prior experience of working with horses. I completed my apprenticeship and now have the opportunity to teach young people.  

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my own horse, and use my experience and learning at SLTH to benefit our relationship.

Equine Specialist 

BHS Stage 3 and private horse training and rehabilitation experience  

I am an Equine Specialist with over 18 years of hands-on expertise. I design and lead engaging equine-assisted sessions tailored to achieve specific therapeutic and educational goals for young people. I create a safe environment where meaningful interactions between horses and individuals can occur, using creativity, empathy and structured learning to encourage confidence, communication, emotional growth, and connection. 

Throughout my career, I have combined technical knowledge with patience, intuition and a genuine passion for equine welfare. I am dedicated to the care, training, rehabilitation and education of both horses and riders.  

Having successfully managed my own equestrian centre and riding school, I have developed a deep understanding of horsemanship, equine behaviour and the unique partnership between horse and human. 

For me, working with horses is more than a profession. It is a lifelong vocation grounded in respect, understanding and the quiet power these animals bring to human lives.