MEET THE HERD
Equal Partners, Not Therapy Tools.
Each horse here brings their own wisdom, personality and presence to the work. They’re never used, they choose to engage. Their presence alone often brings calm, insight or connection.
Xia → Mo Chroí → Dakota & Cariad, plus Power
Four generations of one true family line, not a collection of therapy horses brought in to do a job.
THE ELDER · BORN 2008
Xia
“Sun” or “Sunshine” in Japanese
Xia was born on the west coast of Ireland. She’s had an interesting life full of quiet travels and deep connections, at two years old she journeyed to the east coast and a few years later she crossed the sea with me to Wales. Since returning to Ireland, she’s settled into her role as the elder of our herd and along the way, she had a beautiful foal.
She isn’t always the first to approach but she’s always watching. She notices what others miss. She offers support in the spaces between. When something isn’t right, she’s the one who gently but firmly restores the balance. Xia only interacts with people who are hiding pain, it’s the one thing that reliably draws her in.
The guardian of the herd. The still point in the turning world. I trust her with everything.
XIA’S DAUGHTER · BORN 2015
Mo Chroí
“My Heart” in Irish
Born into the herd, born into this work, this is Mo Chroí. I’ve known her since the moment she arrived in the world. She was a bit of an ugly duckling at first, gangly legs and wild hair, but over time she blossomed into the most graceful swan.
She’s gentle, intuitive and sweet to the core. She reads the room with quiet ease and makes people feel safe just by being nearby. This work seems to live in her bones, she didn’t have to be taught it, she just knows. But don’t let her softness fool you: she also loves to let loose, racing around the field or leaping over logs, bringing a joyful energy that lifts everyone up.
Some horses grow into this work. Mo Chroí was born for it.
MO CHROÍ’S FIRST FOAL · BORN 2020.
Dakota
The Surprise, The Showman, The Joy-Bringer
Dakota made his entrance right at the start of the pandemic, his human mum found out he was on the way just a week and a day before he arrived. You can see it in his spirit: full of life, full of curiosity and just a little bit cheeky.
Some horses hold space. Dakota fills it with laughter, mischief and unexpected love.
MO CHROÍ’S SECOND FOAL · BORN 2022
Cariad
“Beloved” in Welsh
Cariad was born with a black coat but with each passing season it lightens, soft greys slowly weaving their way through. Watching her change is like watching the seasons turn, gentle, natural, unstoppable.
She’s endlessly curious and seeks connection with her whole heart. Sometimes that shows up as quiet closeness. Other times, it’s a nudge, a look, a lean into your space, a request to be seen, held, understood.
She once nudged someone who was talking negatively about themselves and when their language shifted, she came back and hugged them.
A softness that doesn’t fade. A willingness to trust. A heart that meets the world without armour.
JOINED THE HERD · BORN 2017
Power
The Quiet Strength
Power brings a quiet, grounded energy that feels far older than his years. He began life on the racetrack, a world of speed, pressure and precision. These days, he moves at his own pace: calm, deliberate, and always aware.
There’s a strength in him that doesn’t need to prove itself. He doesn’t ask for attention, yet he holds it with ease. He’s steady. Present. The kind of horse who sees everything but reacts to very little. He once showed a girl she was worthy exactly as she was, without any fuss being made over her.
Real leadership isn’t about being the loudest. It’s about presence. Patience. Trust.
Come Meet Them for Yourself
No horse experience needed, just comfortable shoes and a little curiosity.