Bristol International Balloon Festival and HorseWorld are embarking on a three year horse-powered partnership, building a lasting legacy for the city of Bristol. Through the spirit and energy of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, and by harnessing the collective horsepower of Bristol’s communities, businesses and visitors, this partnership will bring the city together to support its next generation.
Create a calm SEN sensory Heart Zone at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta and introduce HorseWorld to thousands of visitors.
Launch the Horsepower Challenge in the Balloon Arena and invite the city to move together through the Around Bristol in 50 Ways campaign.
Celebrate 50 years of the Fiesta with an installation of 50 decorated horse sculptures created by Bristol schools.
Bristol is a city built on horsepower. For generations the rhythm of hooves powered the city’s streets, docks and industry. HorseWorld was founded in 1952 to protect the horses that helped build Bristol. Today the charity continues that legacy by rescuing horses and helping vulnerable young people rediscover their strength through the power of horses.
Thousands of young people across Bristol struggle to engage with mainstream education due to additional needs, trauma or disadvantage.
Children with Special Educational Needs
Education Health & Care Plans
School sessions missed (1 in 6)
% Higher exclusion risk
Saw an improvement in confidence
Saw improvement in self-esteem
Saw improved concentration
Saw improvement in collaboration
Saw behaviour improvement
Saw improvement in communication skills
A city-wide movement campaign inviting schools, businesses and communities to move around Bristol in 50 creative and inclusive ways. Every step, wheel, dance or challenge contributes to Bristol's collective horsepower.
This partnership will combine community participation, corporate sponsorship and event fundraising to create a long-term Discovery bursary fund helping hundreds more young people across Bristol.
Read about how HorseWorld's Discovery Courses have helped Bristol's vulnerable children.
Paul experienced the impact of the Discovery Programme through a referral that was made for his daughter, Amelie, when she was 14...
Rachel fought for her son, Charlie, to receive alternative learning at HorseWorld’s Discovery after years of disrupted education...
Natasha’s son, Jayden, was diagnosed with autism and ADHD in 2019. He is 13 years old and in his second term at HorseWorld.
Zoe is the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at Kings Oak Academy, Kingswood....
