Cindy goes above and beyond to help out wherever she can,often getting covered in paint!

She is the first point of contact for bookings, helps out when the families arrive,and loves working at Special Horses so much she never looks at the clock except to check when a familiy is due. Her husband Mick and sons Sam and Lewi all come and help whenever they can.

Jo works part time with us,spending the rest of the time at her own livery hunting yard,the kids love her and she is another valuable member of the team.

She is from a hunting background and has been riding since childhood; working her way up through pony club,breaking and riding her own horses.

Dr.Mark Hulland- Chair of trustees

Mark came to our VIP open day and was so impressed,he took little     persuasion to join us. He is also the Somerset branch manager for the National Autistic Society and parent of an autistic.

He was very helpful in setting up our charity and we value his input immensely.

Desi Fradgley-Trustee/treasurer

Jackie Jones-Trustee

Jackie is mother to two grown boys and her husband, Kevin runs a microbrewery in Stocklinch. He also has a band called Four Men On The Job, which hope to support the team!

When not supporting them at gigs, Jackie enjoys hacking her chunky Cob Dids and she also owns two mischievous Dartmoor ponies which she bought as foals. Like Claire, she is an exponent of the “Join Up” methodology for working effectively with horses and hopes her approach will work equally well in the world of fundraising!

Claire Hart- Trustee

A lover of horses,dogs and chickens,she is an experienced rider and juggles being a wife and mother with her own company Grassroots PR .

An enthusiastic and experienced Marketing professional, with extensive Business Development expertise, and over 27 years experience of direct marketing & PR. A graduate of marketing, with extensive team building experience.

Within days of being approached as a potential trustee,Claire turned up with three sofas and a shower for the family room!

Sue Henriot-volunteer

Sue is Oki's 'Mum' and helps out whenever she can. She follws the Parelli method and is  very  gentle and patient with all our visitors.

Her calm and patience has rubbed off on her wonderful pony who is a great favourite for sensory work,they are an awesome team for our special people to work with. 

Rosemary North-volunteer

Volunteer extraordinaire ,Rosemary brings skills in equine therapy, working with our special  horses using crystals, essential oils and colours.

She also has many years experience of long distance riding including 10 years of side saddle.

Maggy Goodall-volunteer

Maggy lives just up the road and regulary walks to the farm to help. She is very quiet and gentle,with a great sense of humour and  is a valuable member of the volunteer team.

Seamus Curtin- Special volunteer

Seamus is Lilias' eldest son, who is wonderful in the petting corner, looking after the guinea pigs and mice and gently introducing new friends to much smaller friends.  He works hard on the yard every day filling hay nets, getting horses in and helping take care of all the horses after school.  On the weekends  and during school holidays when we have clients, he loves to get involved and his assistance is hugely appreciated.

Jeremy Blair

Jeremy is a marvel behind the scenes. Brilliant in the kitchen, he can   turn his hands to most things.  He smoothes the waters and calms things when we are stretched.  But above all, he is fantastic at looking after little people, especially Lilias' three lads.

The dogs are also an important part of the yard and Boots is Jeremy's best buddy.

Lorna and Denver-volunteers

They found us on the Internet and became volunteers in November 2012. Now they are  weekly regulars and Lorna had her first ever horse ride on Cracker which she described as "fantastic".

Denver says he is really only the chauffeur but became hooked like everyone else. With experience of working with special needs children,his input has be extremely useful,especially with some clients who respond better to a male presence.

Evie Phillips -volunteer

Student Evie came to us to volunteer as part of her Duke of Edinburgh Gold award .

She has been a great asset, learning quickly,willing and very popular with the children.

Anna Collins-volunteer

Anna has adopted one of the rescued fell ponies and loves being around all the horses, getting stuck in to yard duties as well as helping out with our clients.

Pauline- volunteer

Pauline is young at heart  lovely soul and has years of youth work behind her.

She enjoys working with our children and seeing their development improve

Storm

Is a magnificent looking black Andalusian gelding 15.2

who is a real gentleman with a very calm temperament.

He loves attention, and will do shoulder in, leg yielding, Spanish Walk,

Reverence, pedestal work and is currently perfecting his smile.

Liderc

A hungarian nonius who was bought from Giffords circus.  I think this horse is more human than horse.

Just loves human company, is so gentle.

Reasonably new to the yard, he is gently being introduced to our ways and has already proven himself to be a very valuable asset.

Casper

Is an extremely inquisitive 12.2 dark bay pony who will always offer an expressive Spanish Walk,

who very gently builds confidence in little people who are just a bit unsure.

He gently nuzzles and tries to be everyone’s friend and confidant.

Mabon

This fellow should perhaps be renamed “cheeky chops” and loves to play with things in his mouth and will keep you entertained if you give him the slightest hint you are paying him any attention at all. He is a 14.2 bay Welsh Cob.  Playing to his strengths he is currently learning to pick things up in his mouth, he Spanish Walk’s, loves to get on a Pedestal and Bows deeply.

Elfin,Maestro and Peaches

These are our three miniature shetlands, who melt the hearts of all our little clients and quell the fears of our larger ones too.  They lead onto pedestals, get groomed, painted, covered in pipe cleaners, are happy when lying down to chat to little clients.  Huge confidence boosters, we love these ponies!

The babies, Peaches and Maestro

Leo

Leo is  kindly on loan from our very special hay provider Don Biss .  An ex racehorse turned team chaser with an incredibly laid back attitude to life.  He is now embarking on his third career and is currently being reschooled to do double riding and is already being used for therapy and sensory work, and to lead mini jockeys on, for those who enjoy heights and the need for speed!

Pingu

Every small child's best friend, extremely naughty, inquisitive, clever, witty and just adorable.

Mr Blue

Our gorgeous Mr Blue is there to delight children who prefer something a little smaller, happy to be lead around, pop onto pedestals, be groomed, painted and generally fussed over.  In the field he likes nothing better than to tease the bigger horses by nipping the backs of the knees and racing off.  A very loveable pony who captures the hearts of so many children,he has even had a little persons picnic on his back.