The courses

Discover Horses, Discover Yourself ™

Programme of outdoor activities with horses, carefully tailored to meet desired learning outcomes (as discussed via referral process), to boost confidence and to develop holistic growth. Age 6yrs +. Individual and group (up to 6) bookings available.

When and where do the courses happen?

The courses happen during school term time. All sessions take place at HorseWorld’s yard in Whitchurch, South Bristol (BS14 0QL).

How long is a course and the sessions?

· 6 weeks (we also offer 12 weeks bookings for Individual referrals if booked with Discovery+, see below)

· For students in Year 4 and above: 1 ½ hour session per week (am or pm, during school term time)

· For students in Year 3 and below: 1 hour session per week (am or pm, during school term time)

How much do Discovery courses cost?

Cost contributions 2024 - 2025 for 6 weeks

£1068 for a group of up to 6 learners referred together, 6-week course, across one term
£600 for an individual referral (one-to-one facilitation), 6-week course, across one term
£1200 for an individual referral (one-to-one facilitation), 12-week course across two consecutive terms
£396 for a 1 hour session per week, students aged 6-8yrs, 6-week course, across one term
£792 for a 1 hour session per week, students aged 6-8yrs, 12-week course, across two consecutive terms

Cost contributions 2025 - 2026 for 6 weeks

· £1110 for a group of up to 6 learners referred together, 6-week course, across one term
· £630 for an individual referral (one-to-one facilitation), 6-week course, across one term
· £1260 for an individual referral (one-to-one facilitation), 12-week course across two consecutive terms
· £420 for a 1 hour session per week, students aged 6-8yrs, 6-week course, across one term
· £840 for a 1 hour session per week, students aged 6-8yrs, 12-week course, across two consecutive terms

Please note these are contributions towards actual costs. HorseWorld fundraises to subsidise the shortfall.

Courses will be invoiced at the start of each 6-week block, unless stated on booking form.

Two-to-one facilitation may be available by arrangement and will be costed accordingly.

Discovery +

Tailored support for individual learners who have already completed Discover Horses, Discover Yourself. Can be booked at the same time as Discover Horses, Discover Yourself to make a 12-week course. Examples being:

· Further individual support to access Discover Horses, Discover Yourself at a deeper level, developing and building transferable life skills including social and emotional skills.
· Being part of alternative timetable/EOTAS for students struggling to cope in mainstream, but who thrive in outdoor environment.
· Further learning through Discovery Awards in Equine Care.
· Further learning modules
· Integration into small group to support development of social skills (when appropriate and where possible)
· Prince’s Trust Partnership – delivery of The Building your Resilience Award

Discovery Post-16 Pathways

We can also offer individualised, bespoke, supported equine facilitated courses for Post-16s, improves Independence, Relationships, Health and Wellbeing and Employment skills, please contact us to find out more.

Please contact us to discuss the referral process and the specific requirements of your learners. 01275 893023 | discovery@horseworld.org.uk

Analysis of the data above published in 2019 demonstrates that the results achieved by Discovery are nothing short of outstanding.

“Before Discovery, I couldn’t leave the house. I didn’t know what to do,” Sophie – Discovery Student

“Thank you, Discovery, for giving me the confidence to talk to others,” Josh – Discovery Student

“I suddenly found myself being able to communicate with people. I found joy in things again and, most importantly, I found I suddenly had a feeling of hope for the future,” Christina – Discovery Student

“School has always been a really negative experience for me. Discovery gives me something positive to focus on,” - Phoebe, Discovery Student