Hi, I'm Louise

I provide opportunities for individuals and small groups to reconnect with themselves, nature and the world around them through meetings with Exmoor Ponies, Shetland Ponies, Alpacas and beautiful wild spaces across North Devon. Offering a reflection and a doorway into a more emotionally aligned version of ourselves, we are invited to know ourselves more deeply. Experiences with animals usually also make us smile!​

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It is also my hope that by experiencing first hand the complexity and intelligence of other species, we may value even more the other life forms we share our precious planet with.

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Closer encounters are run at the Exmoor Pony Centre near Dulverton and (new for 2025!) with Rustic Retreats Devon at Strawfields near Ilfracombe. Wilder experiences are based around the beautiful Woolacombe Down, Countisbury (Lynmouth) and East Anstey Common.

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I qualified in Equine Facilitated Human Development (Level 5) in 2018 after about a decade training in natural horsemanship. ​Connecting with the stunning landscapes of the North Devon Biosphere Reserve and Exmoor National Park, I hope you'll join me...