This Is My Story
In 2009 I moved to Leeds to train with Lynn Henry, founder of Think Like a Pony and leading expert in children's horsemanship and horse training. My journey within the organisation has been life-changing. Alongside my training, I helped Lynn to set up a flagship children's horsemanship centre and an international online horsemanship programme.
Think Like a Pony has become a groundbreaking organisation, which is leading in the fields of equine therapy, pony training and children's natural horsemanship.
After 15 years of training and working at Think Like a Pony in Leeds, I have now moved to Powys, Wales with my fiancé Sián, our two dogs, two cats and my beautiful horse Rhea! Alongside teaching Think Like a Pony sessions across the UK, I rehabilitate and retrain troubled ponies with Sián and we rehome them with families who will continue their Think Like a Pony journey.
If you are new to the Think Like a Pony approach, wow, what a journey we have in store for you!
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What is special about the Think Like a Pony approach?
Empowering and Educating
We are passionate about empowering and educating equestrians at grass roots level to better communicate with their horses. This leads to improved mental, emotional and physical well-being for both horse and rider.
Family Centred
We are committed to empowering families to embark on a life-changing horsemanship journey together.
Holistic Approach
We follow a holistic and intuitive approach to working with horses, focussing on the relationship between horse and rider on the ground and in the saddle.
Testimonials
"There has been a complete transformation since we started lessons. Both my children had been bucked off our feisty pony and we’d all lost our confidence. Working with Sophie at Think Like a Pony we went back to basics and built up our trust and understanding with our pony.
My daughter and her pony are now enjoying life together, confident in taking on new challenges and with a lot of laughter along the way!"
Kirsten Hutchison
Sophie Dickinson
Jo Ordonez
"I thought my mare's riding days were over until I started Think Like a Pony lessons with Sophie.
Now I am loving time back in the saddle and my mare is looking stronger, more athletic and happy in her work.
I highly recommend Sophie if you want to take your horsemanship skills further and develop loving connections and trust with your horse."
"I love how the whole horse is taken into consideration as well as the human. This enriches the magical relationship between horse and human.
Through my Think Like a Pony lessons with Sophie, I have experienced this in a way that has transformed my relationship with my horse."
“It doesn’t matter to your horse what age your are, or what experience you have. Your horse will connect with you when you are clear on what to say and ready to speak from your heart.”
Get in Touch to Start Your Journey
07724 584 318 (contact via what's app only)