Where You’ll Find Us
On the outskirts of Manchester, Tameside, & Stockport.
Here, you’ll find nearly 16 acres of grazing fields, fresh air, a country park close by, and a woodland. It is a space that feels removed from the everyday rush, yet is easy to reach. This calm, rural edge becomes a foundation for focus and change.
Not-for-Profit,
Equine-assisted learning and outdoor therapeutic skills for children, teens and adults.
Welcome to The Wild Mane Project
Welcome to a space where growth unfolds outside the lines. At The Wild Mane Project, we combine equine-assisted learning with wilderness living skills to help individuals regulate, connect, and build true emotional resilience. We believe impactful support relies on a dedicated community.
Whether you are looking for a personal place to discover your strengths or are a professional looking to explore new external support options, we invite you to connect with everyone at The Wild Mane Project.
Our Approach
Wilderness Living Skills
Equine-Assisted Learning
Therapeutic Approaches
What We Do
WLS
Wilderness Living Skills
Practical outdoor skills that build self-belief through doing, fire safety, tools, and shelter building, all at a steady pace.
EAL
Equine-Assisted Learning
Working safely alongside ponies encourages awareness, communication, and calm confidence, without pressure or judgement.
TA
Therapeutic Approaches
Activities shaped by evidence-based wellbeing principles that help people feel grounded, focused, and more at ease in everyday life.
SB
Skill Building
Working through real tasks step-by-step builds self-esteem you can take into everyday life.
ER
Emotional Regulation
Through activities, skills, and the presence of horses Wild Mane help participants learn Emotional Regulation to help find balance.
ER
Emotional Regulation
Through activities, skills, and the presence of horses Wild Mane help participants learn Emotional Regulation to help find balance.
