Stable Lives

Stable Lives is a charity based at Parbold Equestrian Centre. Nestled in the Douglas Valley at the foot of Parbold Hill, it is an area of outstanding beauty and calmness: a safe place for those who visit.

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About Stable Lives

Through personal experience, we understand the mental and emotional pressures that are placed upon children, individuals and their families, this has helped to develop a strong passion to use our horses and the land at PEC to provide respite and support individuals.

The concept is a simple one. We use horses and ponies that we have rehabilitated from exposure to mental and physical trauma to provide a link to individuals or children who may be struggling with low self esteem, anxiety, depression, PTSD etc for whatever reason.

The horses are utilised within courses and respite days and with the support from our experienced team begin to build confidence, self worth and new skill sets for those attending giving new hope and focus for the future.

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Our courses for adults and children

22nd March 2021

We run 6 week courses for both adults and children. Adult courses are in group sessions once a week for 6 consecutive weeks and children's courses are …

Carrie Byrom from Stable Lives Receives Prime Minister’s Points of Light Award

20th November 2020

Every weekday, the Prime Minister recognises an inspirational volunteer with the Daily Point of Light award, which recognises outstanding individual …

The Horse With No Name book now available

1st September 2020

The Horse With No Name Carrie wrote this book as through her work within Stable Lives she realised that talking about our rescue horses stories …