Equi-librium Coaching and Therapy CIC

Equi-Librium is a community interest company rooted in the belief that healing doesn’t come from being told what’s wrong with you—but from experiencing something different.

We offer:

• Trauma based counselling and psychotherapy

• Equine facilitated therapy

• Coaching for individuals and groups

• Nature-based therapeutic experiences such as forest therapy

• Work with children, young people, and adults

Our work integrates evidence-based approaches including:

• EMDR

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• Compassion Focused Therapy

• Polyvagal-informed practice

But we don’t just talk about these models.

We bring them to life.

Individual and group coaching delivered by ICF and EMCC qualified practitioners.

The Pegasus Project

At the heart of Equi-Librium is our work with young people.

The Pegasus Project, delivered in partnership with Turning Point, supports children and young people under the age of 18 who have experienced trauma—often in the context of family substance misuse.

These are young people who:

• Have learned not to trust easily

• Struggle with regulation and relationships

• Often fall through the gaps of traditional services

With horses, something shifts.

They begin to:

• Feel safe enough to engage

• Experience connection without pressure

• Build confidence and self-worth

• Learn regulation through relationship

This isn’t abstract therapy.

It’s lived experience.

And it changes lives.

Man v Horse (England) ™ is not just about speed, endurance, or competition.

It’s about something deeper.

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The Challenge

Set against the wild, demanding beauty of the Quantock Hills, this is a race where:

• Runners take on the landscape

• Riders and horses navigate the same terrain

• Human and equine endurance are tested side by side

It’s raw.

It’s unpredictable.

And it asks something real of everyone who enters.

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What It Represents

At its heart, this event is about:

• Determination in the face of challenge

• Respect between human and horse

• Community coming together

• Pushing limits—without losing compassion

We hold strong to our principles:

Community. Compassion. Friendly Competition.

Because how we compete matters as much as the outcome.

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More Than a Race

This isn’t just a sporting event.

It’s part of something bigger.

Every step taken—whether by runner or horse—helps support the work of Equi-Librium Coaching and Therapy CIC, including The Pegasus Project.

That means:

• Entry fees contribute to trauma therapy for young people

• Sponsorship supports real, on-the-ground change

• The event becomes a vehicle for something meaningful

So when people take part—

They’re not just racing.

They’re contributing.

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The Atmosphere

There’s something unique about the day.

Competitors, volunteers, supporters—people show up not just to win, but to be part of something.

You’ll find:

• Encouragement between competitors

• Respect for horses as partners, not tools

• A sense of shared challenge

• Moments of humour, grit, and genuine connection

It’s competitive—but never at the cost of humanity.

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For Competitors

Whether you’re:

• A seasoned endurance runner

• An experienced rider

• Or someone looking to test yourself in a completely new way

This event asks:

• What have you got when it gets tough?

• How do you respond when the landscape pushes back?

• Can you stay grounded under pressure?

Because finishing this race isn’t just physical.

It’s psychological.

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For Sponsors and Supporters

This is an opportunity to be part of something that:

• Has strong community roots

• Aligns with wellbeing, resilience, and connection

• Directly supports therapeutic work with young people

It’s not about corporate noise.

It’s about authentic partnership.

And being associated with something that actually makes a difference.

Forest Dads is an innovative programme working with fathers of young children to help them navigate the often stressful and complex world of parenting. Often described as Forest School for big boys, we partner with Forestry England and Tom Ridout, a passionate forest leader to bring together men in order to have fun, find space and to gain mutual support. With mental health professional support we engage in activities as diverse as making bows and arrows to shelter building in the rolling 6 session course. We find that men engage cooperatively in tasks and then start to be open about their own challenges and gain support from the group.