90-Day Programme for Traumatised or Complex Horses
Tailored support for horses who are traumatised, fearful, unhandled, or showing complex behaviours such as aggression, phobias or separation anxiety.
The Traumatised & Complex Horse 90-Day Programme
Living with a traumatised or complex horse can be overwhelming. It’s stressful, frustrating and sometimes even frightening when your horse reacts unpredictably — whether they are too afraid to wear a headcollar, becoming anxious when handled, or struggling to cope with their environment. It doesn’t have to stay this way.
Through my 90 Day Traumatised and Complex Horse Programme, I’ll guide you and your horse step by step with proven approaches including consent based care and trauma-informed principles. Together, we’ll focus on helping your horse feel calmer, safer and more able to engage with the world around them.
Everything is taken at your horse’s pace, with support for you every step of the way.
Just imagine a future where your horse approaches their world with trust and curiosity instead of fear — and where you feel more confident, supported and in control. With the 90 Day Programme, that future is within reach.
This is where science, safety and compassion meet, for stronger relationships.
How it Works:
Whether your horse has faced trauma, struggles with handling, or finds the world overwhelming through fear, separation anxiety or other behaviour challenges, this programme provides structured, compassionate support.
Change takes time — and this approach allows the space to give your horse time.
Step 1:
Comprehensive Assessment
Vet referral required before behaviour work begins (to rule out pain or illness contributing to behaviour).
Full history taken, getting to know you and your horse.
A tailored support plan created around your horse’s needs and your aims for a calmer future.
Bespoke to you and your horse — always at your and their pace
Step 2:
Intensive Support (First Month)
Around 2 sessions per week (approx. 2 hours each) — adjusted if needed to suit your circumstances.
Direct work with your horse where appropriate.
Video feedback + session notes.
WhatsApp support between sessions.
Any unused sessions roll over for up to 3 months
Step 3:
Ongoing Progress (Months 2 & 3)
Session frequency tapers as your horse builds confidence.
Regular updates to the support plan.
Liaison with your vet or other professionals as required.
Any unused sessions roll over for up to 3 months
Step 4:
Continuing Care (90 Days +)
No two horses are the same — some will need extra time and support beyond the first 90 days.
That’s why I offer flexible, affordable ways to continue — with unused sessions rolling over into the next month so nothing is wasted.
“My rescue pony has really begun to feel safe”
"My rescue pony who is elderly and partially sighted is really starting to feel safe in her physical environment as well as growing in confidence with people. Going at her pace and offering choice has supported her sense of safety"
– Pebbles’ owner , Kent
90 Day Programme Package Options
I offer two flexible 90 -Day service options of personalised support designed to meet your specific support needs and budget.
I’ve designed these options to keep support affordable while recognising the care each case requires.
Both options include:
Veterinary referral
Comprehensive assessment
Intensive support
Sessions roll over if unused
The option for me to work with your horse for you
Liaison with your vet and other professionals
Tailored behaviour plan
Session notes + video feedback
WhatsApp support
Option 1:
£95/month
approx. 1 session per week
Start with intensive support for the first 90 days, then continue at the same price or choose a different ongoing support plan to suit you.
Ambulance Service and NHS Discount: 15% off
Discount for Rescue Centres available
Low income support tiered donations - limited availability
Option 2:
£125/month
approx. 2 sessions per week
Start with extra intensive support for the first 90 days, then continue at the same price or choose a different ongoing support plan to suit you.
Ambulance Service and NHS Discount: 15% off
Discount for Rescue Centres available
Low income support tiered donations - limited availability
Follow-On Support Options
After your first 90 days, you can either renew your monthly package or opt for one of the following (support plans will be updated as needed):
Ad-hoc Sessions
£55
1 sessions (approx. 2 hours each)
WhatsApp Support
Best for occasional top-up
4-Session Pack
£185 (£45 per session)
4 sessions (approx. 2 hours each)
Any unused sessions roll over for up to 3 months
WhatsApp Support between sessions
Best for lighter, ongoing support over time.
6-Session Pack
£240 (£40 per session)
6 sessions (approx. 2 hours each)
Any unused sessions roll over
Any unused sessions roll over
WhatsApp support between sessions
Best for steady, affordable progress.
Choose the option that best suits your needs and take the first step towards your horses’ journey to trust and security in our human world.
Get in touch now to book your sessions.
Bespoke 90 Day Traumatised or Complex Horse Programmes are perfect for:
A rescue or traumatised horse who needs a gentle, trauma-sensitive approach to start trusting again.
A horse who has complex issues such as aggression towards other horses or people
A horse with extreme phobias or handling challenges such as fear of the vet, farrier, loading or travel
Horses with sensory issues such as blindness or deafness who find the world scary
Horses with multiple complex issues
Horses who are difficult to catch or handled and require a trauma-sensitive approach
By the end of the 90 days, you’ll have a clearer understanding of how to support your horse’s wellbeing, tools to calm stress before it escalates, and a deeper connection with your horse based on trust and safety.
Does this sound like your horse?
Ready to get started?
Book Your Consultation
Drop me a WhatsApp to book.
During this session, I will assess your horse’s needs, prioritise everyone’s safety and begin to create a personalised trauma support plan based on initial observations.
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Personalised Trauma-Sensitive Sessions
I’ll work closely with you and your horse guiding you through the process of creating safety, building trust and providing support for you both every step of the way.
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Repeated Safety Builds Trust with Time
Integrate these safe and predictable interactions step by step into your horses’ or life with intensive support. Enjoy seeing your horse move from fear through to trust and build your understanding of your horse.
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Ready to begin the journey towards a safe and relaxed horse who can navigate the world with trust?
Book your consultation now to get started!
Betty is a rescue cob, who was found pregnant in a field of other horses..She developed sudden onset changes in her behaviour not long after moving to a new yard with her caregiver. Prior to this she had learnt a range of different cues with positive reinforcement.
These dramatic changes included extreme defensive and aggressive behaviours towards people including biting, lunging and kicking out. Her caregiver immediately noticed something was wrong and contacted her vet.
On examination Betty was found to have Grade 2 ulcers, liver disease from past neglect and severe sweet itch. These complex medical issues exacerbated her fear and stress levels making her difficult and unsafe to handle.both in and out of the field even after treatment and on-going management. These behaviours were both worrying and frightening for her caregiver.
To ensure everyone’s’ safety Betty was handled behind a barrier and lured from one space to another to ensure everyone was safe for two months. As a result her owner, Alison reached out for professional help feeling desperate and worried. She booked Betty on to my Initial 90 Day Traumatised and Complex Horse Programme.
Betty’s journey from fear to trust
Over the course of the first few months, Betty received regular intensive support sessions to rebuild trust that focused on creating safe ways for her to interact using protected contact on- going observations of her behaviour and responses to explore what helped her feel safe. These included creating predictable patterns so Betty knew what to expect and always responding to any signs of tension.
We also introduced enrichment to boost her mood and curiosity. Through consent-based techniques , tailored enrichment and consistent guidance offered to everyone on the yard.
Betty gradually improved growing her social circle with people and building her sense of safety with handling. Alison learned clear communication strategies and gained a deeper understanding of Bettys’ needs.
“With Jessie’s support who really took the time to build a relationship with Betty. She is now so much calmer and able to better cope with handling and more able to manage life’s’ ups and downs including changes to her physical and social environment. She is able to ask for scratches and seeks out interactions with me and other people..”
FAQs
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Absolutely! My trauma-sensitive sessions involve you, the owner or caregiver , as an active participant. I believe in empowering you to be involved in the healing process, as it strengthens the relationship between you and your horse to create safety and build trust.
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Whilst I cannot guarantee specific results, as with severe trauma or complex cases full resolution is not always realistic. However, regardless of outcome I will do my best to create realistic adaptations for your horse to have the best quality of life possible.
. Unfortunately there are no full guarantees with behaviour as many factors are involved but fo the vast majority of more straight-forward cases improvement and positive change is possible.
I can’t wait to give you the support and guidance you need, to help you and your horse share best life possible together.
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I use animal-led and consent-based approaches which are trauma-sensitive. and where appropriate scent work (for horses) focusing on empowering your horse. Where appropriate more structured positive reinforcement based training. may be incorporated.However, for traumatised horses the priority is supporting them to return to their baseline, reduce stress and create safety.. The aim is to restore emotional and physical balance through meeting individual and species-specific needs.
I do not use any flooding but instead incorporate gentle systematic desensitisation and titration and pendulation to support safety and curosity.. This approach ensures a safe and supportive environment for your horse by gradually building trust at their pace. I work closely with your vet and other professionals to ensure your horse is supported in a holistic way.
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The Traumatised and Complex Horse Programme is designed for horses who are extremely fearful, who have experienced trauma of any kind for example abuse or neglect, accidents or cumulative chronic stress that has interfered with their ability to cope. overall. Other challenges this programme is suitable for include severe aggression, phobias, fears or separation distress or those with multiple issues.
Get in touch to discuss your horse’s needs and I’ll let you know whether I can help or if another service such as my Pure and Simple or Calm and Confident Services would be more suitable.
