Confidence & Enrichment Support for Horses and Dogs (available at your home or other locations)
Helping your horse or dog to stay calm and curious around new or unusual situations and giving them the skills to navigate the human world with calm and confidence.
I’m here to help!
It It can be frustrating, stressful and even frightening when your dog or horse struggles with changes in their environment and everyday life. It doesn’t have to stay that way! Just imagine a future where they approach the world with confidence — relaxed and ready to trust you. That future is within reach.
Calm & Confident Horse Sessions
Perfect for spookiness out hacking, nerves at shows, difficulty loading, or feeling unsettled in new situations or even if they struggle in their home environment.
With confidence training and scent work (pioneered by Rachael Draaisma), you’ll discover practical ways to help your horse stay calm, curious and willing to engage. Equine scent work is fun and rewarding activity that builds confidence and agency as well as enhancing your relationship. Scent work is suitable for all horses and ponies.
Mindful Dog Sessions
Perfect for anxiety in the home, stressed on walks, fearful at the vets or groomers or feeling unsettled in new situations.
With tailored enrichment and free work (pioneered by Sarah Fisher), you’ll discover practical ways to help your dog stay calm, curious and willing to engage.
“My youngster has really gained in confidence”
"My rescue pony has really gained in confidence. Oscar has gone from nervous to curious. I have learnt so much about him thanks to Jessie’s expertise and support."
– Oscar’s owner , Kent
“My rescue dogs are really calm and curious now ”
"My two rescue dogs has really enjoy their Mindful Dog sessions .They have moved from anxious to investigating their new world.”
– Gary and Lulu’s owner , London
Take Your Pick!
I offer a range of Personalised Enrichment Programmes, designed to meet your specific support needs :
Calm & Confident Horse
Sessions & Packages:
All options include:
1.5 hour sessions to understand your challenges where you would like to be and get started on building confidence at home.
1:1 sessions or small groups (max 3 horses). Price for groups £25 per person.
Tailored to you and your horse — always at your pace
First session includes a short assessment so I can understand your horse’s needs
Every booking includes a Behaviour Information Pack and Support Plans
Sessions can also be held at other locations (extra mileage may apply)
Practical fun and supportive sessions.
3 session package: £115
5 session package: £150
Individual Sessions: £45
Follow ups for Packages or Single sessions can be booked individually or as a repeat package.
Box Rest Support
for Horses:
One-off Sessions
Price: £60
2-2.5 hour consultation to understand your horses’ unique needs and challenges..
The box rest service is on vet referral to ensure all your horses’ needs are met safely and in-line with your vets’ guidance. Your vet receives a copy of your horses’ unique support plan. in-person follow up sessions, Correspondence with other allied professionals as required.
Personalised written support plan ,tailored to your horses’ specific needs
Vet liaison and report
Unlimited support and guidance via WhatsApp, individually and through peer support
Mindful Dog
Sessions & Packages:
All options include:
1.5 hour sessions to understand your challenges where you would like to be and get started on building confidence at home..
Tailored to you and your dog — always at your pace
First session includes a short assessment so I can understand your dogs’ needs
Every booking includes a Behaviour Information Pack and Support Plans
Sessions can also be held at other locations (extra mileage may apply)
Practical fun and supportive sessions.
3 session package: £145
5 session package: £175
Individual Sessions: £50
Follow ups for Packages or Single sessions can be booked individually or as a repeat package.
Choose the option that best suits your needs.
Get in touch now to book your sessions.
Zippy’s journey from stressed to confident
Zippy, an anxious Hackney cross, who found changes to her environment both at home and out and about very worrying. Her owner, Helen, was worried and unsure how to address these challenges. Seeking professional help, Helen booked Zippy and her other horses on to my 1:1 Personalised Enrichment Programme.
Over the course of several sessions, Zippy and her equine friends received tailored enrichment sessions that focused on general confidence and for Zippy elements of veterinary care she found challenging. Through consent-based techniques , tailored enrichment and consistent guidance, Zippy gradually improved growing in confidence across all areas and Helen learned effective communication strategies and gained a deeper understanding of Zippys’ support needs..
"Working with Jessie has been helpful ! Zippy has been so much calmer and able to engage in activities such as jumping after many years of being too anxious and participating in busy sponsored rides. She even copes better with the vet.”
1:1 Personalised Horse & Dog Enrichment Programmes are perfect for:
Rescue dog or horse owners or caregivers seeking to support their horse or dogs’ well-being and confidence with a trauma -sensitive approach.
Young horses or puppies needing to build confidence in our human world.
Owners and caregivers of horses who are going through the stress and strain of box rest.
Horse and dog caregivers wanting to enhance their relationship with their canine companion or equine partner.
Older horses and dogs in need of gentle mental stimulation .
Equine Scent Work for fun activity to build confidence, curiosity, enhance your relationship and support emotional regulation and stress reduction. Suitable for all horses and ponies
Does this sound like you?
Ready to get started?
Book Your Consultation
During this session, I will assess your animal’s needs, discuss your aims and develop a personalised enrichment plan.
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Personalised Enrichment Sessions
I’ll work closely with you and your horse or dog guiding you through the enriched environment set ups and providing support every step of the way.
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Practice Makes Perfect
Integrate the enrichment consistently into your horse or dogs’ everyday life. Enjoy seeing your horse or dog learn their way through trust and understanding.
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Ready to begin the journey towards a calm and confident companion or partner ?
Book your consultation now to get started!
FAQs
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Absolutely! My enrichment sessions involve you, the owner or caregiver , as an active participant. I believe in empowering you to be involved in the enrichment or box rest process, as it strengthens the relationship between you and your dog or horse create safety and promote consistent communication.
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Whilst I cannot guarantee specific results, all of my programmes from behaviour support to enrichment are designed to achieve and support positive changes. I can’t wait to give you the support and guidance you need, to help you and your dog or horse thrive.
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I use animal-led and consent-based approaches and where appropriate scent work (for horses) focusing on empowering your horse or dog and you. I do not use any flooding but instead incorporate gentle systematic desensitisation and titration and pendulation to build curosity. This approach ensures a safe and supportive environment for your horse or dog and promotes long-term problem-solving and confidence..
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Calm and Confident Horse and Mindful Dog sessions are designed for animals who need their confidence boosting overall or in certain situations but are not for complex issues. Get in touch to discuss your horse or dogs’ needs and I’ll let you know whether I can help or if another service such as my flexible 90 day programmes are a better option.
