Four Winds Assisted Equine

Four Winds Assisted Equine, linked with the Four Winds Equestrian Centre in Lincolnshire, is a community-focused organisation that uses structured interactions with horses to support personal development, well-being, and learning. They provide equine-assisted activities such as horse care, groundwork, and stable-based sessions designed to build confidence, communication skills, responsibility, and emotional resilience in a calm outdoor environment.

More about Four Winds Assisted Equine

Four Winds Assisted Equine is tailored to individuals who benefit from alternative learning or therapeutic-style experiences, including young people and those with additional needs. Operating alongside a traditional equestrian centre, it combines practical horsemanship with supportive, non-clinical approaches that encourage growth through human–horse interaction.

Where are they based?

Find them at:

Four Winds,

Leaveslake Drove,

West Pinchbeck,

Spalding,

Lincolnshire,

PE11 3QJ

You can also call on: 01775 640533

Or email: enquiries@fourwindsassistedequine.co.uk

Get in touch with Four Winds Assisted Equine

Available courses

Four Winds Assisted Equine currently offer a Level 1 qualification in Work-Based Horse Care.

The guide below contains more information on this course.

There is a lot of information, so if you would prefer to speak to someone about this course on the phone, please call us on 01672 519977.

We would love to hear from people interested in taking this course, their families or from local authorities looking to support them.

Level 1 in Work-Based Horse Care

Guidance on the course, and what it involves.

Level 1

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" We’re proud to work with Four Winds Assisted Equine and help their learners gain this practical and well-valued qualification. "

Frankie Roberts, Alternative Provision/EHCP Lead

After the course

People who take a course will learn new skills and get a qualification.

They can chose to do another course, or look for a job doing what they have learnt.

Alternative Provision - Questions and Answers

How long does a course last?

The length of the course depends on the person taking it, their needs and what course they are interested in.

Some courses can also have different things to learn at different levels too.

How do I know if the local authority will pay?

If you are unsure if your local authority will pay, please get in touch and we can help to guide you, alongside the companies we work with to give the training.

I didn't like school so what makes this different?

These courses are made for those who found school hard. The learning is done is small pieces and is made for you to understand. You will have support from experienced people who know how to help you and want you to succeed. Everything about the course is made for you so that you can get experience doing something you enjoy.

Why are the alternative provision courses with animals?

Animals including horses have been proven to increase levels of happiness and well-being. Being around animals and learning to take care of them enables people to develop skills of empathy and understanding.