Equine healing power for army spouse
Stephanie Quintrell, an army spouse living with a disability, tells us why being around horses has been hugely positive for her health…
For my tenth birthday, my parents treated me to a riding lesson and I b...
Taking the reins in the garrison
The team at Catterick Garrison Saddle Club runs its livery and riding centre, providing a focal point for the service community and beyond.
“From our summer camps, stable stars and pony rides through to show...
Saddle club support in Cyprus
Episkopi Saddle Club has a long history in helping the serving and local community with wellbeing and welfare in British Forces Cyprus.
It offers riding lessons and hacking at affordable prices and all the i...
Horsing around: The health benefits of equestrian
It’s well known that being around horses can have a positive impact on your mental wellbeing…
The notion can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and recent research by the British Horse Society found that i...
Military meeting place – Woody’s Lodge
In 2012, Royal Marine and member of the elite Special Boat Service, Paul ‘Woody’ Woodland lost his life in a training exercise.
Paul ‘Woody’ Woodland
He was born, bred and schooled in Penarth, South Wales,...
A chrous of support from the Military Wives Choirs
The Military Wives Choirs go a long way to help their members who experience loneliness and separation. With choirs across the UK and internationally, many women join when they’re posted to become part of a f...
Discover your artistic side with the Soldiers’ Arts Academy
If you're part of an army family and have ever harboured an ambition to step into the limelight and develop your artistic side, The Soldiers’ Arts Academy (SAA) could be a good place to start.
It runs weekly...
The Ripple Pond: Support for military carers
Life as a military carer can leave you feeling isolated and, at worst, can have a detrimental effect on your mental health and wellbeing.
You probably dedicate a large amount of your time to sourcing and arr...
Bringing smiles this Christmas
Little Troopers has launched its 2022 Christmas Smiles campaign to support service children who have a parent deployed over the holiday season.
Louise Fetigan, founder of the charity, says: “We know it’s e...
Extra support for army life, at your fingertips
Navigating life as an army family can come with a hefty set of challenges and constantly changing circumstances, often out of your control. There’s no shame in prioritising your mental health and seeking a bi...