Sirona Therapeutic Horsemanship CiO is a registered charity based in Totnes, Devon, offering equine-based educational and therapeutic activities. Sessions are designed for disadvantaged young people and adults and are delivered by appointment only, Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. The centre is closed at weekends and on bank holidays.
The school provides equine-assisted therapy, equine-based mindfulness, therapeutic horsemanship and animal-assisted activities. Alongside individual work, there are horse works groups for young people aged 14 to 25, one-to-one counselling sessions, supported volunteering and supported work experience placements. Equine and animal-assisted alternative education is also available, as are holiday sessions and courses open to the public.
Facilities include an outdoor school arena and stables set within the Totnes area. The organisation is accessible and welcomes children, making it suitable for a range of participants who may benefit from working with horses in a supportive setting. The approach combines horsemanship with therapeutic and educational aims, delivered by a team with recognised qualifications.
Sirona Therapeutic Horsemanship is listed on the British Horse Society approved register. It holds additional credentials as an approved alternative provider with Cornwall Council and Devon County Council, Eagala certification (via a trustee), the Green Care Quality Mark from Social Farms and Gardens, and HETI membership through a trustee. The centre is an OCN London centre (number 61183) and is registered as charity number 1169709. The postcode for visitors is TQ9 6EB, and contact is made by appointment through the charity directly.