Our Story

Our story begins with Senara in 2018.

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Senara’s name means “new start”. When she first came to us she was unwell, and we wanted to give her the chance of a fresh beginning. With the support of an excellent team of professionals—including vets, physios and trimmers—she made a full recovery. What we didn’t realise at the time was how important Senara would become to the story of New Spring Vista.

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During lockdown in 2021, Mabel joined us. I almost didn’t buy her because I could see how wonderful she was with children, and at the time I didn’t have any for her to work with. Thankfully, we brought her home. After raising her first foal, Mabel began her own journey as a New Spring Vista pony.

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Around the same time, after recovering from a series of serious illnesses myself, I began reflecting on the growing challenges many children were facing with confidence, wellbeing and connection. With my background in teaching and lifelong experience with horses, I became increasingly aware of the powerful difference that time with horses and nature can make.

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Not long afterwards, an opportunity appeared that felt meant to be. We found a beautiful five-acre plot in the quiet village of Nettlebridge, beside the wonderful Harridge Woods nature reserve. From that moment, the vision for New Spring Vista truly began to take shape.

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We established New Spring Vista as a Community Interest Company because we wanted to create something that would benefit the wider community—a place where children could step away from the pressures of modern life, reconnect with nature, and rediscover their confidence.

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At first Miranda was balancing three days a week as a class teacher whilst building New Spring Vista in every spare moment. Eventually she realised that she couldn’t divide her energy between two callings, so she made the leap and committed fully to New Spring Vista and the dream behind it.

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With guidance from experienced professionals in the equine therapy world, we began building our herd so the horses could settle and form their relationships before welcoming learners. Today, they are at the heart of everything we do. Each horse brings their own personality, strenghts and gentle wisdom to the complete herd.  Scroll down to meet them.