Social Impact - Our Commitment to Making a Difference
At Eat Sleep Ride, social impact means creating real, lasting change for people, animals, and the environment.
At Eat Sleep Ride, our solution starts with young people — but it doesn’t end there.
We see young people not as problems to be solved, but as the change-makers who shape families, communities, and the future. Many of those we support come from small rural towns, care backgrounds, justice involvement, or families affected by poverty, addiction, or poor mental health.
When they find their confidence here — with the horses, in nature, and alongside others — that change ripples out. They influence siblings, parents, and neighbours. They build empathy, skills, and leadership that lasts.
Our site in the Scottish Borders is more than a centre — it’s a place of belonging, recovery, and growth. Here, horses, nature, and people come together to build stronger, more connected lives.
What Social Impact Means to Us
We believe every person has the power to be a change-maker. Our role is to create the conditions where that can happen — through connection, purpose, and opportunity.
We focus on those who are most at risk of being left behind:
- Adults experiencing isolation or rural poverty
- People recovering from addiction or trauma
- Those with mental health challenges, neurodiversity, or learning differences
- Care-experienced and justice-involved individuals
- Young people navigating barriers to education, employment, or belonging
By combining horses, nature, and community, we help people rediscover their strengths, build skills, and create lasting change in their own lives and communities.
How We Create Impact
1. Youth Empowerment
Through accredited youth awards, equine-assisted learning, and leadership programmes, we give young people tools to lead — not just follow.
2. Wellbeing & Recovery
Our trauma-informed approach helps individuals find safety and stability, whether they’re overcoming anxiety, substance use, or loss.
3. Skills & Employability
Participants gain real qualifications and work experience — from responsible grooming to youth work training — helping them progress into education or employment.
4. Social Connection
We reduce isolation by creating safe, inclusive spaces that mix ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Everyone contributes something meaningful.
5. Equine & Environmental Stewardship
Our horses and reclaimed land are at the centre of everything. They teach empathy, care, and responsibility while helping us rebuild a more sustainable world.
Our values
Our values underpin the work of Eat Sleep Ride and they help us to ensure we provide the best possible outcome for all who engage with us:
We meet people where they are, without judgement.
Learning transforms lives and builds stronger communities.
We help people see possibilities beyond their current circumstances.
Healing happens through patience, kindness, and consistency.
Physical and emotional safety come first — for people and horses alike.
Real Stories, Real Change
- A, an adult man on the autism spectrum, rebuilt trust and communication through horse handling and now rides regularly.
- B, a young woman in recovery from addiction, found new purpose volunteering with the herd and is now training in animal care.
- C, a teenager involved with the justice system, gained qualifications and leadership experience, now mentoring younger volunteers.
- D, a rural carer struggling with burnout, rediscovered confidence and community through equine wellbeing sessions.
How We Measure Change
- Improved wellbeing and confidence (before/after surveys)
- Skills gained and qualifications achieved
- Reduction in isolation and disengagement
- Volunteer hours and pathways into work or education
- Environmental outcomes: biodiversity, waste reduction, renewable energy use
Download our Impact Report (2024) (PDF)
Download our Impact Report (21/22) (PDF)
Download our Analytical Report (PDF)
Download our Social Impact Measurement Plan
Our Vision
A Scotland — and a border region — where every person, regardless of background, has the opportunity to connect, contribute, and thrive through the healing power of horses and community.
News & Events
Trustee & Board Development Through Horse-Led Experience
Eat Sleep Ride delivers trustee and board development through structured, horse-led experiential learning. Set on an off-grid, solar-powered site in the Scottish Borders, our sessions support trustees, boards, and senior leaders to understand how leadership, responsibility, and decision-making actually operate under pressure.
Using non-ridden, horse-led exercises, participants explore boundaries, energy, shared responsibility, and collective movement — supported by time in the stables for grounding and attunement, followed by carefully designed group exercises in the arena. Horses are part of the system, not tools to be managed.
Each experience is fully held, including space, food, fire, and clear learning resources, and directly supports our charitable work with young people and communities.
This is practical, embodied governance and leadership development — not theory, not performance.
Eat Sleep Ride delivers trustee and board development through structured, horse-led experiential learning. Set on an off-grid, solar-powered site in the Scottish Borders, our sessions support trustees, boards, and senior leaders to understand how leadership, responsibility, and decision-making actually operate under pressure.
Using non-ridden, horse-led exercises, participants explore boundaries, energy, shared responsibility, and collective movement — supported by time in the stables for grounding and attunement, followed by carefully designed group exercises in the arena. Horses are part of the system, not tools to be managed.
Each experience is fully held, including space, food, fire, and clear learning resources, and directly supports our charitable work with young people and communities.
This is practical, embodied governance and leadership development — not theory, not performance.
Herd Dynamics Resource: Approaching the Horse
A developing learning resource focused on the point of intersection between a person and a horse.
This resource is designed to support learning through:
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observation of the horse’s responses before contact
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noticing changes in one’s own pace, attention and intention
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reflecting on how these shifts affect the interaction
Rather than providing techniques or step-by-step instruction, the resource encourages learning through awareness and response. The horse is approached as a responsive being within a living system, offering immediate feedback through behaviour and movement.
This is a developing Herd Dynamics resource and forms part of ongoing practice-based learning with horses. It is intended to be revisited over time, supporting deeper noticing and understanding as experience grows.
A developing learning resource focused on the point of intersection between a person and a horse.
This resource is designed to support learning through:
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observation of the horse’s responses before contact
-
noticing changes in one’s own pace, attention and intention
-
reflecting on how these shifts affect the interaction
Rather than providing techniques or step-by-step instruction, the resource encourages learning through awareness and response. The horse is approached as a responsive being within a living system, offering immediate feedback through behaviour and movement.
This is a developing Herd Dynamics resource and forms part of ongoing practice-based learning with horses. It is intended to be revisited over time, supporting deeper noticing and understanding as experience grows.
February Pony Days at Eat Sleep Ride
February Pony Days at Eat Sleep Ride
Join us for our popular February Pony Days on 12th, 17th & 19th February, with age-appropriate sessions for children and young people aged 5–18.
We offer:
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a shorter, gentle day for younger children
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a longer, more in-depth experience for older children and teens
Prices:
• £45 (10:30–1:30, ages 5–10)
• £60 (10:30–3:30, ages 11–18)
👉 Spaces are limited – book early via our contact form on our website or email us at danielle@eatsleeprides.org us to reserve a place.
February Pony Days at Eat Sleep Ride
Join us for our popular February Pony Days on 12th, 17th & 19th February, with age-appropriate sessions for children and young people aged 5–18.
We offer:
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a shorter, gentle day for younger children
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a longer, more in-depth experience for older children and teens
Prices:
• £45 (10:30–1:30, ages 5–10)
• £60 (10:30–3:30, ages 11–18)
👉 Spaces are limited – book early via our contact form on our website or email us at danielle@eatsleeprides.org us to reserve a place.
Eat Sleep Ride joins the Buy Social Suppliers’ Catalogue
We’re pleased to share that Eat Sleep Ride is now listed in the Buy Social Suppliers’ Catalogue 🎉
We work UK-wide and internationally, offering:
• In-person, land-based and equine-informed experiences at our site in Scotland
• Bespoke online and hybrid sessions for organisations, teams and individuals
Being part of Buy Social helps organisations procure ethically while supporting real social impact.
We’re pleased to share that Eat Sleep Ride is now listed in the Buy Social Suppliers’ Catalogue 🎉
We work UK-wide and internationally, offering:
• In-person, land-based and equine-informed experiences at our site in Scotland
• Bespoke online and hybrid sessions for organisations, teams and individuals
Being part of Buy Social helps organisations procure ethically while supporting real social impact.
Leadership Through Presence: Lessons from the Snake and the Horse
In our latest Brainz Magazine article, our CEO reflects on how 2025 — the Year of the Snake — challenged traditional ideas of leadership built on endurance, over-functioning and pushing through burnout. Instead, working with horses revealed a different path: leadership grounded in presence, awareness and shared responsibility.
As we move into 2026, the Year of the Horse invites leaders to honour pace, relational awareness and embodied clarity. This isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what lasts.
In our latest Brainz Magazine article, our CEO reflects on how 2025 — the Year of the Snake — challenged traditional ideas of leadership built on endurance, over-functioning and pushing through burnout. Instead, working with horses revealed a different path: leadership grounded in presence, awareness and shared responsibility.
As we move into 2026, the Year of the Horse invites leaders to honour pace, relational awareness and embodied clarity. This isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what lasts.
Eat Sleep Ride joins national community-led suicide prevention project
Eat Sleep Ride is proud to be one of the groups selected for Suicide Prevention Scotland’s new Community-Led Action Research (CLAR) programme, delivered in partnership with Penumbra Mental Health and the Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC).
Over the coming year we’ll be working alongside our community across South East Scotland to explore how horses, nature and shared spaces can:
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reduce isolation and distress
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make it easier to talk about suicide and mental health
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help people feel safer, more connected and more hopeful.
The research will be shaped by people with lived experience – young people, carers, adults and volunteers who already use Eat Sleep Ride as a place of support and connection. What we learn will inform our own programmes and contribute to national learning on suicide prevention in Scotland.
You can read more about the programme and all of the projects involved on the Suicide Prevention Scotland website:
https://www.suicideprevention.scot/articles/new-community-led-action-research-projects-revealed
If you’d like to be involved in the research conversations at Eat Sleep Ride, please get in touch at danielle@eatsleeprides.org
Eat Sleep Ride is proud to be one of the groups selected for Suicide Prevention Scotland’s new Community-Led Action Research (CLAR) programme, delivered in partnership with Penumbra Mental Health and the Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC).
Over the coming year we’ll be working alongside our community across South East Scotland to explore how horses, nature and shared spaces can:
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reduce isolation and distress
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make it easier to talk about suicide and mental health
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help people feel safer, more connected and more hopeful.
The research will be shaped by people with lived experience – young people, carers, adults and volunteers who already use Eat Sleep Ride as a place of support and connection. What we learn will inform our own programmes and contribute to national learning on suicide prevention in Scotland.
You can read more about the programme and all of the projects involved on the Suicide Prevention Scotland website:
https://www.suicideprevention.scot/articles/new-community-led-action-research-projects-revealed
If you’d like to be involved in the research conversations at Eat Sleep Ride, please get in touch at danielle@eatsleeprides.org
From Herd to Humanity – Shared Leadership in a Divided World
Shared Leadership in a Divided World
In a world that feels increasingly divided, horses offer a different way of understanding leadership — one rooted in connection, awareness, and shared responsibility.
Through the TeachingHorse™ Diamond Model, I’ve learned that leadership isn’t a title or a hierarchy. In the herd, leadership moves. It adapts. Every horse plays a role, and the strength of the group comes from how they stay attuned to one another.
When something shifts — a sound, a presence, a change in energy — the herd responds together. No domination, no noise, just relationship.
Horses remind us that stillness is strategy, boundaries create safety, and belonging doesn’t have to be earned. In sessions with families, teams, and individuals, I see the same truths unfold: listening matters more than directing, and connection matters more than control.
Shared leadership means moving together with awareness and integrity. It’s a model the world needs now more than ever.
If you’d like to explore HERD-based leadership or bring this work into your organisation, visit Herd Dynamics | Equine Leadership and Personal Development
Shared Leadership in a Divided World
In a world that feels increasingly divided, horses offer a different way of understanding leadership — one rooted in connection, awareness, and shared responsibility.
Through the TeachingHorse™ Diamond Model, I’ve learned that leadership isn’t a title or a hierarchy. In the herd, leadership moves. It adapts. Every horse plays a role, and the strength of the group comes from how they stay attuned to one another.
When something shifts — a sound, a presence, a change in energy — the herd responds together. No domination, no noise, just relationship.
Horses remind us that stillness is strategy, boundaries create safety, and belonging doesn’t have to be earned. In sessions with families, teams, and individuals, I see the same truths unfold: listening matters more than directing, and connection matters more than control.
Shared leadership means moving together with awareness and integrity. It’s a model the world needs now more than ever.
If you’d like to explore HERD-based leadership or bring this work into your organisation, visit Herd Dynamics | Equine Leadership and Personal Development
Eat Sleep Ride Christmas Party
Eat Sleep Ride Christmas Party
A jam-packed festive party with pony rides, crafty Christmas fun, festive races & jumping, Santa’s Grotto, hot chocolate, games, and loads of surprises.
10:30am – 3:30pm • £60
Booking: danielle@eatsleeprises.org
Eat Sleep Ride Christmas Party
A jam-packed festive party with pony rides, crafty Christmas fun, festive races & jumping, Santa’s Grotto, hot chocolate, games, and loads of surprises.
10:30am – 3:30pm • £60Booking: danielle@eatsleeprises.org
Christmas Pony Days • 19 Dec – 9 Jan
Christmas Pony Days • 19 Dec – 9 Jan
Running every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, our festive Pony Days are packed with riding, grooming, games, crafting, and outdoor fun.
Under 10s: 10:30–1:30 — £45
Over 10s: 10:30–3:30 — £60
To book: danielle@eatsleeprides.org
Christmas Pony Days • 19 Dec – 9 Jan
Running every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, our festive Pony Days are packed with riding, grooming, games, crafting, and outdoor fun.
Under 10s: 10:30–1:30 — £45
Over 10s: 10:30–3:30 — £60
To book: danielle@eatsleeprides.org
Eat Sleep Ride – Gift Vouchers
Gift Vouchers
Give the gift of confidence, connection, and time with the herd read on to find out more about each experiance
Connect Session – £45
A gentle horse-led connection experience.
Herd Leadership Experience – from £60
Explore herd dynamics and shared leadership for two people. Additional participants £10 each.
Riding Lesson Voucher – £35
Or buy 7 lessons and get the 8th free — ideal for building skills and confidence.
To purchase: email danielle:eatsleeprides.org
Gift Vouchers
Give the gift of confidence, connection, and time with the herd read on to find out more about each experiance
Connect Session – £45
A gentle horse-led connection experience.
Herd Leadership Experience – from £60
Explore herd dynamics and shared leadership for two people. Additional participants £10 each.
Riding Lesson Voucher – £35
Or buy 7 lessons and get the 8th free — ideal for building skills and confidence.
To purchase: email danielle:eatsleeprides.org
Eat Sleep Ride Shortlisted for the 2025 BASIS Sustainable Sport Awards – Community Impact Category
We’re thrilled to share that Eat Sleep Ride has been shortlisted for the 2025 BASIS Sustainable Sport Awards in the Community Impact category! 🌿
This recognition celebrates how our equine and nature-based programmes are creating positive change for people, animals, and the planet.
We’re thrilled to share that Eat Sleep Ride has been shortlisted for the 2025 BASIS Sustainable Sport Awards in the Community Impact category! 🌿
This recognition celebrates how our equine and nature-based programmes are creating positive change for people, animals, and the planet.
Eat Sleep Ride Joins ‘Towards a Thriving Sector’ Leadership Programme
We’re proud to share that Danielle our founder and Stephen chair of the board from Eat Sleep Ride have been accepted onto Towards a Thriving Sector — a national leadership and learning programme supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
This seven-month journey brings together heritage organisations from across Scotland to explore new ways of working, building partnerships, and strengthening community impact.
For us, it’s an incredible opportunity to build on the leadership work we already do, grow our connections, and shape a stronger, more resilient future for our community, our horses, and our heritage.
We’re proud to share that Danielle our founder and Stephen chair of the board from Eat Sleep Ride have been accepted onto Towards a Thriving Sector — a national leadership and learning programme supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
This seven-month journey brings together heritage organisations from across Scotland to explore new ways of working, building partnerships, and strengthening community impact.
For us, it’s an incredible opportunity to build on the leadership work we already do, grow our connections, and shape a stronger, more resilient future for our community, our horses, and our heritage.
Join the Herd – Be Part of the Beat
This winter, we’re raising our voices — not just for us, but for the true heart of Eat Sleep Ride: our herd.
These four-legged teachers are the ones who quietly carry the weight of our work. They help young people rebuild trust, find calm, and discover their strength.
This song is a tribute to them — a reminder that to support our community, we must first support the herd. Their breath keeps the heartbeat steady, their presence holds the space, and their care makes connection possible.
This winter, we’re raising our voices — not just for us, but for the true heart of Eat Sleep Ride: our herd.
These four-legged teachers are the ones who quietly carry the weight of our work. They help young people rebuild trust, find calm, and discover their strength.This song is a tribute to them — a reminder that to support our community, we must first support the herd. Their breath keeps the heartbeat steady, their presence holds the space, and their care makes connection possible.
Shared Leadership in Action – Learning Exchange at Eat Sleep Ride
At Eat Sleep Ride, we recently hosted a Learning Exchange with Inspiring Alba and Social Enterprise Scotland. Nine incredible women joined us on site to explore shared leadership through the wisdom of horses.
Through grounding in the stables, the “Tide” energy exercise, meditation in the garden, and time with the herd in the field, participants discovered powerful lessons: the importance of authenticity, respecting boundaries, being present in the moment, and recognising when to lead and when to follow.
The horses reminded us that true leadership is not about control, but about connection, rhythm, and trust.
At Eat Sleep Ride, we recently hosted a Learning Exchange with Inspiring Alba and Social Enterprise Scotland. Nine incredible women joined us on site to explore shared leadership through the wisdom of horses.
Through grounding in the stables, the “Tide” energy exercise, meditation in the garden, and time with the herd in the field, participants discovered powerful lessons: the importance of authenticity, respecting boundaries, being present in the moment, and recognising when to lead and when to follow.
The horses reminded us that true leadership is not about control, but about connection, rhythm, and trust.
Pony Days – October Holiday Fun
📅 Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat from 10th Oct – 3rd Nov
🕥 10:30–1:30 (£45) | 10:30–3:00 (£60)
✔ Groom & care for ponies
✔ Riding sessions for all levels
✔ Yard skills, games & crafts
✔ Nature play & pony cuddles
👧 Ages 5–18
📩 Book now: office@eatsleeprides.org
📅 Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat from 10th Oct – 3rd Nov
🕥 10:30–1:30 (£45) | 10:30–3:00 (£60)
✔ Groom & care for ponies
✔ Riding sessions for all levels
✔ Yard skills, games & crafts
✔ Nature play & pony cuddles
👧 Ages 5–18
📩 Book now: office@eatsleeprides.org
Halloween Pony Party
📅 Saturday 1st November 2025 | 🕥 10:30am – 3:00pm
Join us for a full day of spooky fun at Eat Sleep Ride!
🐴 2 x riding sessions (poles + jumping/games)
🪄 Craft corner (magic wands, spooky masks & trick-or-treat boxes)
🍏 Spooky games & costume competition
🔥 Firepit lunch & hot chocolate
🏆 Prizes & crafts to take home
💰 £60 per child | Ages 5–18
👉 Spaces are limited – book now: office@eatsleeprides.org
📅 Saturday 1st November 2025 | 🕥 10:30am – 3:00pm
Join us for a full day of spooky fun at Eat Sleep Ride!
🐴 2 x riding sessions (poles + jumping/games)
🪄 Craft corner (magic wands, spooky masks & trick-or-treat boxes)
🍏 Spooky games & costume competition
🔥 Firepit lunch & hot chocolate
🏆 Prizes & crafts to take home
💰 £60 per child | Ages 5–18
👉 Spaces are limited – book now: office@eatsleeprides.org
When the Herd Heals – The Untold Strength of Horses in Women’s Empowerment
At Eat Sleep Ride, we believe that empowerment isn’t a slogan — it’s something women must live and feel. That’s why we created Empower Her: an eight-week programme where women step into the field with horses, supported by our team of coaches, to rebuild self-worth, confidence, and belonging.
Horses respond only to truth and presence. They mirror what we bring, offering honest feedback that is both confronting and deeply healing. For women facing poverty, isolation, abuse, or involvement in the justice system, this kind of authentic connection can be life-changing.
This isn’t soft work. It’s the hardest and most transformative work there is. And as the herd heals, so do we.
At Eat Sleep Ride, we believe that empowerment isn’t a slogan — it’s something women must live and feel. That’s why we created Empower Her: an eight-week programme where women step into the field with horses, supported by our team of coaches, to rebuild self-worth, confidence, and belonging.
Horses respond only to truth and presence. They mirror what we bring, offering honest feedback that is both confronting and deeply healing. For women facing poverty, isolation, abuse, or involvement in the justice system, this kind of authentic connection can be life-changing.
This isn’t soft work. It’s the hardest and most transformative work there is. And as the herd heals, so do we.
Eat Sleep Ride is People & Planet First Verified!
We’re proud to share that Eat Sleep Ride is now People & Planet First Verified! 🌍🐴
This global recognition celebrates enterprises that put community, wellbeing, and sustainability at the heart of everything they do. From transforming a former landfill into a thriving off-grid hub, to supporting young people and families through horses and nature, this recognition reflects our mission in action.
👉 Explore our work and join us in building a fairer, greener future: Donate
We’re proud to share that Eat Sleep Ride is now People & Planet First Verified! 🌍🐴
This global recognition celebrates enterprises that put community, wellbeing, and sustainability at the heart of everything they do. From transforming a former landfill into a thriving off-grid hub, to supporting young people and families through horses and nature, this recognition reflects our mission in action.
👉 Explore our work and join us in building a fairer, greener future: Donate
Andy’s Man Club Visit Eat Sleep Ride
We were delighted to host the lads from Andy’s Man Club for an evening of mindfulness, horses and connection. They explored our gardens, pond and herd, before working with Ben and Frazzel to reflect on grounding, intention and boundaries.
One participant said:“If someone told me I would learn something about myself from horses, I would have laughed – but I did!”
The evening ended with a BBQ, fresh vegetables and plenty of conversation.
We were delighted to host the lads from Andy’s Man Club for an evening of mindfulness, horses and connection. They explored our gardens, pond and herd, before working with Ben and Frazzel to reflect on grounding, intention and boundaries.
One participant said:“If someone told me I would learn something about myself from horses, I would have laughed – but I did!”
The evening ended with a BBQ, fresh vegetables and plenty of conversation.
Our Social Impact
In 2025, Amrita Mojumder, a Master of Public Health student at the University of Aberdeen, produced the first independent Social Impact Measurement Report on Eat Sleep Ride.
Her research found that:
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Equine-assisted learning helps young people and families facing disadvantage to build confidence, resilience, and wellbeing.
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Volunteers gain real skills, pathways into mentoring, and employment opportunities.
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Our site promotes sustainability through rewilding, food growing, solar power, and ethical equine care.
👉 To Explore Amrita’s full report read on
In 2025, Amrita Mojumder, a Master of Public Health student at the University of Aberdeen, produced the first independent Social Impact Measurement Report on Eat Sleep Ride.
Her research found that:
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Equine-assisted learning helps young people and families facing disadvantage to build confidence, resilience, and wellbeing.
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Volunteers gain real skills, pathways into mentoring, and employment opportunities.
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Our site promotes sustainability through rewilding, food growing, solar power, and ethical equine care.
Snapchat & Staying Safe Online: Workshop Highlights
Eat Sleep Ride hosted a powerful digital safety workshop exploring Snapchat and online wellbeing. Led by 7 brilliant young leaders — came together with adult staff and volunteers to unpack social pressures, disappearing messages, location sharing, and ghosting.
With real-life scenarios and breakout groups, we built confidence around safety, communication, and reporting concerns. Supported by Youth Scotland, the session helped strengthen our trauma-informed safeguarding across rural youth programmes.
📱 Empowering young people to lead conversations on digital safety
🍽️ Lunch by Greggs kept us going
💬 Insights shared across generations
We’re committed to creating safer, more supportive spaces – online and offline.
Eat Sleep Ride hosted a powerful digital safety workshop exploring Snapchat and online wellbeing. Led by 7 brilliant young leaders — came together with adult staff and volunteers to unpack social pressures, disappearing messages, location sharing, and ghosting.
With real-life scenarios and breakout groups, we built confidence around safety, communication, and reporting concerns. Supported by Youth Scotland, the session helped strengthen our trauma-informed safeguarding across rural youth programmes.
📱 Empowering young people to lead conversations on digital safety
🍽️ Lunch by Greggs kept us going
💬 Insights shared across generations
We’re committed to creating safer, more supportive spaces – online and offline.
New Feature: Brainz Magazine – “The Gate Was Never Locked”
We’re excited to share a new article by our founder in Brainz Magazine, reflecting on the power of equine-assisted learning and shared leadership.
In “The Gate Was Never Locked – They Just Needed to Know They Could Walk Through It,” we explore how horses model emotional intelligence, and how Eat Sleep Ride supports young people, women, and communities to step into leadership with confidence and compassion.
🔗 Read the full article here:
https://www.brainzmagazine.com/post/the-gate-was-never-locked-they-just-needed-to-know-they-could-walk-through-it
This article highlights:
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Equine-guided leadership practices
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Nature-based learning for neurodivergent youth
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Trauma-informed approaches in rural community work
We’re excited to share a new article by our founder in Brainz Magazine, reflecting on the power of equine-assisted learning and shared leadership.
In “The Gate Was Never Locked – They Just Needed to Know They Could Walk Through It,” we explore how horses model emotional intelligence, and how Eat Sleep Ride supports young people, women, and communities to step into leadership with confidence and compassion.
🔗 Read the full article here:
https://www.brainzmagazine.com/post/the-gate-was-never-locked-they-just-needed-to-know-they-could-walk-through-it
This article highlights:
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Equine-guided leadership practices
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Nature-based learning for neurodivergent youth
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Trauma-informed approaches in rural community work
Support Eat Sleep Ride While You Shop!
We’re now partnered with HORSED, the UK’s leading equestrian marketplace app. It’s like Vinted or Etsy — but just for horse lovers!
🎁 Buy and sell second-hand tack, clothing, boots, and more
🌟 Discover small brands and shop items from top riders
📲 Download the app through our link and help us earn rewards for the stables:
https://az77p.app.link/EatSleepRide
We’re now partnered with HORSED, the UK’s leading equestrian marketplace app. It’s like Vinted or Etsy — but just for horse lovers!
🎁 Buy and sell second-hand tack, clothing, boots, and more
🌟 Discover small brands and shop items from top riders
📲 Download the app through our link and help us earn rewards for the stables:
https://az77p.app.link/EatSleepRide
Welcoming Amrita Mojumder: Our New Impact and Evaluation Placement Student
Amrita Mojumder is a medical graduate from Bangladesh and a current Master of Public Health student at the University of Aberdeen. As part of her extended work-based placement, she is evaluating the social impact of Eat Sleep Ride’s equine-assisted programmes. Passionate about inclusive health and nature-based interventions, Sadia is helping to build evidence that supports the wellbeing of diverse communities.
Amrita Mojumder is a medical graduate from Bangladesh and a current Master of Public Health student at the University of Aberdeen. As part of her extended work-based placement, she is evaluating the social impact of Eat Sleep Ride’s equine-assisted programmes. Passionate about inclusive health and nature-based interventions, Sadia is helping to build evidence that supports the wellbeing of diverse communities.
Horses, Home & Heritage: A Day of Connection
As part of Refugee Festival Scotland 2025, Eat Sleep Ride hosted a special event at our off-grid farm in Lamberton, welcoming refugee families and local community members for a day of connection, culture, and healing through horses. Activities included grooming, garden play, cultural food, henna, and shared stories.
As part of Refugee Festival Scotland 2025, Eat Sleep Ride hosted a special event at our off-grid farm in Lamberton, welcoming refugee families and local community members for a day of connection, culture, and healing through horses. Activities included grooming, garden play, cultural food, henna, and shared stories.
Empower Her
Empower Her is a trauma-informed leadership and wellbeing programme for women. Rooted in nature, horses, and lived experience, it helps women reconnect with their inner voice, build self-worth, and lead with presence.
Empower Her is a trauma-informed leadership and wellbeing programme for women. Rooted in nature, horses, and lived experience, it helps women reconnect with their inner voice, build self-worth, and lead with presence.
Free Summer Sessions for Autistic Children & Siblings
Every Tuesday | 11am–3pm | Ages 5–16
Sensory play, equine activities, and calm connection in nature.
📍 Lamberton | 🧠 🐴 FREE thanks to Three Guineas Trust
📩 Book now: eatsleepridecic@gmail.com
Every Tuesday | 11am–3pm | Ages 5–16
Sensory play, equine activities, and calm connection in nature.
📍 Lamberton | 🧠 🐴 FREE thanks to Three Guineas Trust
📩 Book now: eatsleepridecic@gmail.com
Pony Days Are Back
Pony Days – Summer Holiday Fun!
Join us for Pony Days every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 26 June to 29 August 2025. Perfect for ages 6+, with riding, pony care, and outdoor play in a safe, supportive space.
📅 Half Day (10:30–1:30) £45 | Full Day (10:30–3:00) £60
📍 Lamberton, Berwickshire | 🎟️ Book now: eatsleepridecic@gmail.com
Pony Days – Summer Holiday Fun!
Join us for Pony Days every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 26 June to 29 August 2025. Perfect for ages 6+, with riding, pony care, and outdoor play in a safe, supportive space.
📅 Half Day (10:30–1:30) £45 | Full Day (10:30–3:00) £60
📍 Lamberton, Berwickshire | 🎟️ Book now: eatsleepridecic@gmail.com
Our Carbon Footprint: Eat Sleep Ride’s First Sustainability Report
In 2023, we completed our first carbon audit with the support of SRUC. Our total emissions were 14,836 kg CO2e, mainly from horse digestion (methane) and necessary energy use on-site.
Though we’re not a typical farm, this audit helps us take real steps to reduce emissions, including:
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Expanding renewable energy with more solar panels
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Improving energy efficiency
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Enhancing biodiversity in our grasslands to store more carbon
As a community-led charity, we’re committed to creating positive change for people, horses, and the planet.
In 2023, we completed our first carbon audit with the support of SRUC. Our total emissions were 14,836 kg CO2e, mainly from horse digestion (methane) and necessary energy use on-site.
Though we’re not a typical farm, this audit helps us take real steps to reduce emissions, including:
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Expanding renewable energy with more solar panels
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Improving energy efficiency
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Enhancing biodiversity in our grasslands to store more carbon
As a community-led charity, we’re committed to creating positive change for people, horses, and the planet.
Supporting Mental Health with Horses at Eat Sleep Ride
For Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re highlighting how horses help us heal. Eat Sleep Ride is a rural charity in Berwickshire, using equine-assisted coaching to support young people, families, and adults facing barriers to wellbeing.
Through connection with horses, we help people build emotional resilience, confidence, and life skills in a safe, nature-based setting.
From early intervention for anxious young people to reconnecting isolated adults with their community, our work is about creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and empowered.
“Horses help us breathe, be present, and reconnect.”
For Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re highlighting how horses help us heal. Eat Sleep Ride is a rural charity in Berwickshire, using equine-assisted coaching to support young people, families, and adults facing barriers to wellbeing.
Through connection with horses, we help people build emotional resilience, confidence, and life skills in a safe, nature-based setting.
From early intervention for anxious young people to reconnecting isolated adults with their community, our work is about creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and empowered.
“Horses help us breathe, be present, and reconnect.”
Why Breakfast Matters – A Fresh Perspective from Emmanuelle Ofori
We’re thrilled to share “Breakfast Matters,” a brilliant new booklet created by Emmanuelle Ofori, our Masters student placement. This vibrant, easy-to-follow guide explores why breakfast is the brain’s best friend—drawing clever links between how humans and horses both thrive on balanced nutrition.
From fun recipes to the story of Nina and her horse, this resource encourages young people to build better habits—starting with breakfast.
We’re thrilled to share “Breakfast Matters,” a brilliant new booklet created by Emmanuelle Ofori, our Masters student placement. This vibrant, easy-to-follow guide explores why breakfast is the brain’s best friend—drawing clever links between how humans and horses both thrive on balanced nutrition.
From fun recipes to the story of Nina and her horse, this resource encourages young people to build better habits—starting with breakfast.
Discover Nature Like Never Before!
We're proud to launch our brand-new Interactive Nature Walk Map, designed and funded by our young people in partnership with NatureScot.
This engaging tool lets you explore the hidden gems around our site at your own pace. From woodland trails to wildlife highlights, it's a brilliant way to connect with nature, learn, and have fun.
We now have adorable Silkie chickens on-site. If you make a booking, you'll get the chance to pet, hold, and learn more about these gentle, fluffy birds!
We're proud to launch our brand-new Interactive Nature Walk Map, designed and funded by our young people in partnership with NatureScot.
This engaging tool lets you explore the hidden gems around our site at your own pace. From woodland trails to wildlife highlights, it's a brilliant way to connect with nature, learn, and have fun.
We now have adorable Silkie chickens on-site. If you make a booking, you'll get the chance to pet, hold, and learn more about these gentle, fluffy birds!
Support Eat Sleep Ride through the Grassroots Sport Lottery!
We’re a charity using horses to empower young people and promote wellbeing. By playing the lottery, you help us care for our animals and provide free, life-changing experiences for young people. Tickets are just £1 — and you could win up to £25,000!
🎟️ Play now to support Eat Sleep Ride and be in with a chance to win!
We’re a charity using horses to empower young people and promote wellbeing. By playing the lottery, you help us care for our animals and provide free, life-changing experiences for young people. Tickets are just £1 — and you could win up to £25,000!
🎟️ Play now to support Eat Sleep Ride and be in with a chance to win!
Horses, Home & Heritage: A Day of Connection
📅 21st June 2025 | 🕚 11am–3pm | 📍 Eat, Sleep, Ride, Lamberton
Celebrate community, nature, and culture with us as part of Refugee Festival Scotland. Enjoy gentle horse time, a BBQ by the fire, creative crafts, and shared storytelling.
Free for refugees & asylum seekers. £7 suggested donation for others.
Email eatsleepridecic@gmail.com to book.
📅 21st June 2025 | 🕚 11am–3pm | 📍 Eat, Sleep, Ride, Lamberton
Celebrate community, nature, and culture with us as part of Refugee Festival Scotland. Enjoy gentle horse time, a BBQ by the fire, creative crafts, and shared storytelling.
Free for refugees & asylum seekers. £7 suggested donation for others.
Email eatsleepridecic@gmail.com to book.
We’re thrilled to welcome Rohan to Eat Sleep Ride!
We’re thrilled to welcome Rohan to Eat Sleep Ride! They're working on developing our Leadership with Horses course, blending nature, confidence building, and real-world communication skills. Their recent presentation showed real insight—and we can’t wait to share what’s next!
We’re thrilled to welcome Rohan to Eat Sleep Ride! They're working on developing our Leadership with Horses course, blending nature, confidence building, and real-world communication skills. Their recent presentation showed real insight—and we can’t wait to share what’s next!
What’s New at Eat Sleep Ride
✨ Herd Dynamics Coaching
Experience leadership and personal growth through equine-assisted sessions focused on energy, attention, direction, and authenticity.
Learn more → Equine-Assisted Development
🏕 Event Space for Hire
Our solar-powered, off-grid space is now open for retreats, workshops, and gatherings in the wild beauty of East Berwickshire.
Explore the venue → Eco Experiences
👜 Tote Bags Still Available
Support our youth and wellbeing work by purchasing a limited-edition ESR tote bag.
Donate & order here → Eat Sleep Ride CIC
📲 Stay Connected
Follow our journey, stories from the paddock, and new ways to get involved.
Facebook | Instagram | eatsleepridecic@gmail.com
✨ Herd Dynamics Coaching
Experience leadership and personal growth through equine-assisted sessions focused on energy, attention, direction, and authenticity.
Learn more → Equine-Assisted Development
🏕 Event Space for Hire
Our solar-powered, off-grid space is now open for retreats, workshops, and gatherings in the wild beauty of East Berwickshire.
Explore the venue → Eco Experiences
👜 Tote Bags Still Available
Support our youth and wellbeing work by purchasing a limited-edition ESR tote bag.
Donate & order here → Eat Sleep Ride CIC
📲 Stay Connected
Follow our journey, stories from the paddock, and new ways to get involved.
Facebook | Instagram | eatsleepridecic@gmail.com
From Sluggish to Sharp: How Breakfast Boosts Mental Clarity
At Eat Sleep Ride, we are thrilled to have Emmanuelle Ofori, a Master’s student intern, exploring the link between nutrition and mental clarity. Through her research, we aim to promote healthier eating habits that support young people’s well-being. Start your day right by incorporating whole foods into your morning routine and experience the mental clarity and mood boost that comes with it!
Skipping breakfast might seem harmless, but research shows it plays a crucial role in mental well-being. Poor diet choices, especially highly processed foods high in saturated fats, are linked to cognitive decline, stress, and even depression. A well-balanced breakfast—rich in protein, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats—provides essential nutrients like omega-3s, B vitamins, and iron, all of which support brain function and emotional stability. Start your day right by incorporating whole foods into your morning routine and experience the mental clarity and mood boost that comes with it!
At Eat Sleep Ride, we are thrilled to have Emmanuelle Ofori, a Master’s student intern, exploring the link between nutrition and mental clarity. Through her research, we aim to promote healthier eating habits that support young people’s well-being. Start your day right by incorporating whole foods into your morning routine and experience the mental clarity and mood boost that comes with it!
Skipping breakfast might seem harmless, but research shows it plays a crucial role in mental well-being. Poor diet choices, especially highly processed foods high in saturated fats, are linked to cognitive decline, stress, and even depression. A well-balanced breakfast—rich in protein, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats—provides essential nutrients like omega-3s, B vitamins, and iron, all of which support brain function and emotional stability. Start your day right by incorporating whole foods into your morning routine and experience the mental clarity and mood boost that comes with it!
Tree Planting & Herd Dynamics Day – 16th March!
Join us for a unique, hands-on experience where you'll help plant trees, sow wildflowers, and learn about herd dynamics and leadership through horses. A day of community, conservation, and connection!
📅 Date: Saturday, 16th March
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Eat Sleep Ride, Lamberton, TD15 1XB East Berwickshire
To sign up please email eatsleepridecic@gmail.com with your name , how many are attending and dietary requirements
Join us for a unique, hands-on experience where you'll help plant trees, sow wildflowers, and learn about herd dynamics and leadership through horses. A day of community, conservation, and connection!
📅 Date: Saturday, 16th March
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Eat Sleep Ride, Lamberton, TD15 1XB East Berwickshire
To sign up please email eatsleepridecic@gmail.com with your name , how many are attending and dietary requirements
Become a Sponsor – Change a Life!
Support one of our amazing horses and help provide essential care, food, and wellbeing support for just £20/month. Your sponsorship directly helps horses like Buttons, Pirate, and Ben, ensuring they continue their therapy and youth programs.
💖 What You Get: Monthly updates, exclusive visits, sponsor recognition & more!
📩 Join the Sponsor Family Today! Email eatsleepridecic@gmail.com
Support one of our amazing horses and help provide essential care, food, and wellbeing support for just £20/month. Your sponsorship directly helps horses like Buttons, Pirate, and Ben, ensuring they continue their therapy and youth programs.
💖 What You Get: Monthly updates, exclusive visits, sponsor recognition & more!
📩 Join the Sponsor Family Today! Email eatsleepridecic@gmail.com
Support Eat Sleep Ride – Amazon Wishlist
Help Our Horses Thrive! Support Eat Sleep Ride by purchasing essential horse care items from our Amazon Wishlist. From seasonal supplements like Breathe Easy for asthma relief to Glucosamine for joint support, every gift directly helps our horses stay happy and healthy!
🛒 Shop & support here: 👉 Amazon Wishlist
Help Our Horses Thrive! Support Eat Sleep Ride by purchasing essential horse care items from our Amazon Wishlist. From seasonal supplements like Breathe Easy for asthma relief to Glucosamine for joint support, every gift directly helps our horses stay happy and healthy!
🛒 Shop & support here: 👉 Amazon Wishlist
Easter Pony Party – A Day of Fun & Adventure!
Join us for a magical Easter celebration filled with pony rides, games, crafts, and an exciting Easter egg hunt! A perfect holiday adventure for kids of all riding abilities.
📅 Saturday, 19th April | ⏰ 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM | 💷 £60
📩 Book now: eatsleepridecic@gmail.com
🔗 Read more: https://fb.me/e/4yZ1E7Ubz
Join us for a magical Easter celebration filled with pony rides, games, crafts, and an exciting Easter egg hunt! A perfect holiday adventure for kids of all riding abilities.
📅 Saturday, 19th April | ⏰ 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM | 💷 £60
📩 Book now: eatsleepridecic@gmail.com
🔗 Read more: https://fb.me/e/4yZ1E7Ubz
We’re on TV!
Eat Sleep Ride was featured on Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes! 🎥✨ We’re thrilled to share how horses, nature, and community are making a real difference in the Borders.
📺 Watch it now on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0027yq2
Eat Sleep Ride was featured on Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes! 🎥✨ We’re thrilled to share how horses, nature, and community are making a real difference in the Borders.
📺 Watch it now on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0027yq2
Pony Days – Fun for Young Horse Lovers!
Looking for an exciting holiday activity for your kids? Pony Days at Eat Sleep Ride are perfect for young horse enthusiasts! Riding, grooming, games, and crafts—learning and fun in one place! 📅 Running every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday during the Spring school holidays. Spaces are limited—Book now by emailing eatsleepridecic@gmail to secure your place
🔗 Read more:https://www.eatsleeprides.org/...
Looking for an exciting holiday activity for your kids? Pony Days at Eat Sleep Ride are perfect for young horse enthusiasts! Riding, grooming, games, and crafts—learning and fun in one place! 📅 Running every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday during the Spring school holidays. Spaces are limited—Book now by emailing eatsleepridecic@gmail to secure your place
🔗 Read more:https://www.eatsleeprides.org/...
New 2025 Price List Now Available!
We’ve updated our service prices for 2025, including riding school lessons, livery options, horse services, leadership programs, and youth activities. Whether you're looking for a fun riding experience, leadership coaching, or alternative education opportunities, we have something for everyone.
We’ve updated our service prices for 2025, including riding school lessons, livery options, horse services, leadership programs, and youth activities. Whether you're looking for a fun riding experience, leadership coaching, or alternative education opportunities, we have something for everyone.
Empowering Communities, One Horse at a Time
At Eat Sleep Ride, we create safe, inclusive spaces for individuals to grow, heal, and thrive through the transformative power of equine-assisted therapy and nature. Explore our 2025 Impact Report to see how we’re fostering resilience, community, and environmental stewardship.
At Eat Sleep Ride, we create safe, inclusive spaces for individuals to grow, heal, and thrive through the transformative power of equine-assisted therapy and nature. Explore our 2025 Impact Report to see how we’re fostering resilience, community, and environmental stewardship.
Equine Connection Experience for Two - £85
Equine Connection for Two
Create unforgettable memories with our Equine Connection Experience for Two! 💕 Begin with guided grooming and horse care, followed by a tailored riding session designed to boost confidence and strengthen your bond with these incredible animals.
🎄 Perfect for Couples, Families, or Friends
💷 Cost: £85 (includes a unique experience for two)
This experience is the ideal holiday gift for anyone who loves horses or wants to try something new. Email eatsleepridecic@gmail to purchase your voucher , can be posted or sent as an e-voucher.
Equine Connection for Two
Create unforgettable memories with our Equine Connection Experience for Two! 💕 Begin with guided grooming and horse care, followed by a tailored riding session designed to boost confidence and strengthen your bond with these incredible animals.
🎄 Perfect for Couples, Families, or Friends
💷 Cost: £85 (includes a unique experience for two)
This experience is the ideal holiday gift for anyone who loves horses or wants to try something new. Email eatsleepridecic@gmail to purchase your voucher , can be posted or sent as an e-voucher.
Riding Lesson with Horse Assessment - From £35
Confidence Starts in the Saddle: Riding Lessons for Beginners
Introduce a horse enthusiast to the world of riding with our Riding Lessons voucher 🐴 This fun and engaging lesson covers everything from grooming and tacking up to building riding skills with confidence.
✨ Special Offer: Purchase 7 lessons and get the 8th lesson FREE!
💷 Cost: £35 per lesson
Give the gift of adventure, learning, and confidence-building this holiday season. Email eatsleepridecic@gmail to purchase your voucher , can be posted or sent in eformat
Confidence Starts in the Saddle: Riding Lessons for Beginners
Introduce a horse enthusiast to the world of riding with our Riding Lessons voucher 🐴 This fun and engaging lesson covers everything from grooming and tacking up to building riding skills with confidence.
✨ Special Offer: Purchase 7 lessons and get the 8th lesson FREE!
💷 Cost: £35 per lesson
Give the gift of adventure, learning, and confidence-building this holiday season. Email eatsleepridecic@gmail to purchase your voucher , can be posted or sent in eformat
Equine Communication Experience for One - £45
Discover the Language of Horses: Unique Equine Communication Experience
Unlock the profound connection between humans and horses with our Equine Communication Experience for One! 🌟 Learn the art of "talking horse" through shared leadership practices and mindfulness. Whether you’re seeking personal growth or a unique adventure, this session offers a transformative experience with our equine partners.
🎁 Perfect Gift for Horse Lovers
📅 Available Now for £45
Email eatsleepridecic@gmail.com purchase can be posted or emailed as the perfect Christmas Gift
Discover the Language of Horses: Unique Equine Communication Experience
Unlock the profound connection between humans and horses with our Equine Communication Experience for One! 🌟 Learn the art of "talking horse" through shared leadership practices and mindfulness. Whether you’re seeking personal growth or a unique adventure, this session offers a transformative experience with our equine partners.
🎁 Perfect Gift for Horse Lovers
📅 Available Now for £45
Email eatsleepridecic@gmail.com purchase can be posted or emailed as the perfect Christmas Gift
Holiday Pony Days – Fun for All Ages!
Keep the kids entertained this holiday season with our Holiday Pony Days, running from 20th December to 6th January.
For Ages 10 and Under
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
£45 per child
For Ages 11 and Over
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
£60 per child
Activities include pony grooming, riding lessons, crafts, treasure hunts, and more!
Book now: eatsleepridecic@gmail.com
Keep the kids entertained this holiday season with our Holiday Pony Days, running from 20th December to 6th January.
For Ages 10 and Under
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
£45 per child
For Ages 11 and Over
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
£60 per child
Activities include pony grooming, riding lessons, crafts, treasure hunts, and more!
Book now: eatsleepridecic@gmail.com
Festive Fun on Horseback: Christmas at Eat Sleep Ride!
Celebrate the festive season with a day filled with riding, games, and holiday cheer at Eat Sleep Ride!
🗓️ Date: 14th December 2024
⏰ Start Time: 10:30 AM
💷 Cost: £60 per child (includes lunch, riding, and a gift from Santa)
Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your spot!
Reserve Your Place Today at eatsleepridecic@gmail.com
Celebrate the festive season with a day filled with riding, games, and holiday cheer at Eat Sleep Ride!
🗓️ Date: 14th December 2024
⏰ Start Time: 10:30 AM
💷 Cost: £60 per child (includes lunch, riding, and a gift from Santa)
Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your spot!
Reserve Your Place Today at eatsleepridecic@gmail.com
Welcome to Eat Sleep Ride: A Season of Growth and Impact
From building accessible sensory gardens to running transformative leadership workshops and inspiring young minds through biodiversity projects, Eat Sleep Ride continues to be a hub for healing, learning, and empowerment. This year, we’ve expanded our solar-powered spaces, hosted corporate leadership sessions, and supported young people in discovering their potential.
From building accessible sensory gardens to running transformative leadership workshops and inspiring young minds through biodiversity projects, Eat Sleep Ride continues to be a hub for healing, learning, and empowerment. This year, we’ve expanded our solar-powered spaces, hosted corporate leadership sessions, and supported young people in discovering their potential.
Empowering Communities through Equine Experiences
Eat Sleep Ride CIC, based in Lamberton, East Berwickshire, combines equine therapy, youth empowerment, and environmental stewardship to create lasting social impact. Our programs foster confidence, resilience, and leadership, supporting young people and marginalised groups. Operating from a solar-powered site, we integrate sustainable practices into everything we do, ensuring a brighter future for all.
Eat Sleep Ride CIC, based in Lamberton, East Berwickshire, combines equine therapy, youth empowerment, and environmental stewardship to create lasting social impact. Our programs foster confidence, resilience, and leadership, supporting young people and marginalised groups. Operating from a solar-powered site, we integrate sustainable practices into everything we do, ensuring a brighter future for all.
Cultures in Bloom: Celebrating Unity and Diversity at Eat Sleep Ride
Join us as we mark our 2-year anniversary and honor Scottish Refugee Week
Celebration, Community, and Connection at Quarry Farm
As we approach the exciting milestone of our second year at Quarry Farm, we invite you to join us in a celebration of community, sustainability, and cultural exchange. Our upcoming event, "Cultures in Bloom," is set for the evening of June 22nd, starting at 11am and finishing at 6pm.
Join us as we mark our 2-year anniversary and honor Scottish Refugee Week
Celebration, Community, and Connection at Quarry Farm
As we approach the exciting milestone of our second year at Quarry Farm, we invite you to join us in a celebration of community, sustainability, and cultural exchange. Our upcoming event, "Cultures in Bloom," is set for the evening of June 22nd, starting at 11am and finishing at 6pm.
The Harmonious Connection: Celebrating the Beauty of Dogs and Horses
In the tapestry of the natural world, few scenes are as heartwarming and majestic as the harmonious connection between dogs and horses. These creatures, each emblematic of strength and loyalty in their own right, share a bond that is both profound and beautiful. This blog explores the unique relationship between dogs and horses, celebrating their individual splendor and their remarkable companionship.
In the tapestry of the natural world, few scenes are as heartwarming and majestic as the harmonious connection between dogs and horses. These creatures, each emblematic of strength and loyalty in their own right, share a bond that is both profound and beautiful. This blog explores the unique relationship between dogs and horses, celebrating their individual splendor and their remarkable companionship.
Pioneering Leadership through Echoing Wisdom: A Journey at ESR
Dive into the heart of innovative leadership with ESR's latest offering: Pioneering Leadership through Echoing Wisdom. Discover a unique oasis of learning where leadership emerges through silent dialogues with nature, guided by the wisdom of our equine companions. Our programs, enriched with themes of resilience, empathy, and sustainability, promise a transformative journey unlike any other.
Dive into the heart of innovative leadership with ESR's latest offering: Pioneering Leadership through Echoing Wisdom. Discover a unique oasis of learning where leadership emerges through silent dialogues with nature, guided by the wisdom of our equine companions. Our programs, enriched with themes of resilience, empathy, and sustainability, promise a transformative journey unlike any other.
Transformative Learning at RBS Hub: A Journey Beyond the Classroom
Dani our founder is now an alumni of the Royal Bank of Scotland Accelerator program delivered a workshop at the RBS Hub to embark on an extraordinary journey beyond traditional learning. Along with the talented Nina, they explored the transformative power of shared leadership inspired by the natural guidance of horses. The workshop dove into practical applications, uncovering 'blind spots' in conversations, and redefining engagement and decision-making. The growth and insights gained were profound, proving that true learning transcends the classroom. Stay tuned for more!
Dani our founder is now an alumni of the Royal Bank of Scotland Accelerator program delivered a workshop at the RBS Hub to embark on an extraordinary journey beyond traditional learning. Along with the talented Nina, they explored the transformative power of shared leadership inspired by the natural guidance of horses. The workshop dove into practical applications, uncovering 'blind spots' in conversations, and redefining engagement and decision-making. The growth and insights gained were profound, proving that true learning transcends the classroom. Stay tuned for more!
Gear Up for the Show Jumping Spectacle with ABRS+!
Dive into the heart of equestrian excellence with our latest blog post! We're thrilled to bring you all the details of our ongoing Winter Championship Show Jumping Tournament, a collaborative endeavor with ABRS+. As we gear up for the second of three exhilarating competitions this Saturday, join us in celebrating the spirit of competition, the promise of exceptional prizes, and the sheer joy of show jumping. Whether you're a participant, supporter, or equestrian enthusiast, this is an event you won't want to miss. Read on to discover what makes this tournament a must-experience for our equestrian community.
Dive into the heart of equestrian excellence with our latest blog post! We're thrilled to bring you all the details of our ongoing Winter Championship Show Jumping Tournament, a collaborative endeavor with ABRS+. As we gear up for the second of three exhilarating competitions this Saturday, join us in celebrating the spirit of competition, the promise of exceptional prizes, and the sheer joy of show jumping. Whether you're a participant, supporter, or equestrian enthusiast, this is an event you won't want to miss. Read on to discover what makes this tournament a must-experience for our equestrian community.
Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Recognition: Our 2023 Milestones
As we turn the page on 2023, we pause to reflect on a year that has been both transformative and enriching for our organization. It's been a period of remarkable achievements, notable recognitions, and significant strides toward our mission of fostering sustainability, inclusivity, and well-being. From joining esteemed alliances to being recognized as finalists in prestigious awards, each milestone represents a step forward in our journey. Join us as we look back on these accomplishments and express our heartfelt gratitude to our supportive community for being an integral part of this journey.
As we turn the page on 2023, we pause to reflect on a year that has been both transformative and enriching for our organization. It's been a period of remarkable achievements, notable recognitions, and significant strides toward our mission of fostering sustainability, inclusivity, and well-being. From joining esteemed alliances to being recognized as finalists in prestigious awards, each milestone represents a step forward in our journey. Join us as we look back on these accomplishments and express our heartfelt gratitude to our supportive community for being an integral part of this journey.
Look Into It - Festival
Family friendly, pay as you feel fun filled community wellness event.Through out the day their will be a bouncy castle , local traders selling handmade gifts & food options such as gluten free, homemade ice cream.
Family friendly, pay as you feel fun filled community wellness event.Through out the day their will be a bouncy castle , local traders selling handmade gifts & food options such as gluten free, homemade ice cream.
Our Crowdfunder
When Eat Sleep Ride was founded, it was with a vision to support the local community through equine and nature based interaction and particularly, to improve the lives of young people by providing opportunities.
When Eat Sleep Ride was founded, it was with a vision to support the local community through equine and nature based interaction and particularly, to improve the lives of young people by providing opportunities.
Job Opportunity at ParentSpace
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at ParentSpace as they re-structure the organisation to ensure they continue to meet ongoing demand and strategic direction
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at ParentSpace as they re-structure the organisation to ensure they continue to meet ongoing demand and strategic direction
Community Learning Exchange
Last week, through organising with Senscot, we hosted our first-ever EFL based community learning exchange.
Last week, through organising with Senscot, we hosted our first-ever EFL based community learning exchange.
It's All Happening Outdoors
Work has been busy still over the past 4 weeks - with a range of volunteers from all ages and locations coming together
Work has been busy still over the past 4 weeks - with a range of volunteers from all ages and locations coming together
Jump Clinic
We still have spaces available for our David Gatherer Arena Eventing Clinic, being held on Thur 2nd June at our current site at Reston
We still have spaces available for our David Gatherer Arena Eventing Clinic, being held on Thur 2nd June at our current site at Reston
Our Social Impact
It is important to both reflect on our past achievements and look towards our future goals.
It is important to both reflect on our past achievements and look towards our future goals.
9th-15th May 2022 - Mental Health Awareness Week
Today marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health.
Today marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health.
Pingo Buses in Berwickshire
Pingo operates within the Berwickshire area and is perfect for joining up journeys, integrating with the existing transport network, and providing bus travel where a service doesn’t exist.
Pingo operates within the Berwickshire area and is perfect for joining up journeys, integrating with the existing transport network, and providing bus travel where a service doesn’t exist.