Amanda Day
Founder & CEO
I am experienced and Qualified riding instructor, equine emotional coach, and special needs teaching assistant, working with Autistic children in both School setting and Equine facilities. I have a BA Honors degree in Education specialising in Autism. Also an Advance diploma in special Educational needs. I have my BHS stage three and my BHS preliminary teaching qualifications. I have worked for Millfield School in Street, Guards Polo club in Windsor, the Police in Avon and Somerset Mounted Section and have owned and taken care of horses all me life. I have worked as a special educational Teaching assistant for a number of years. I founded Venturer's Place to give children the opportunity to work along side these beautiful animals.
Helping them to build confidence and relationships both with in setting and out in the world.
Sally Campbell
Volunteer
I am a School SENCO with lots of experience working with children I have worked with in education for a number of years. I have a horse of my own who is a rescued horse. I volunteer when I can and when I am needed
Michael Day
Volunteer
I am Michael I am the main volunteer for the setting. I am very experienced with both horses and Autism. I was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome when I was eight. I have had horses help me in my own life and know first hand the influence for good they can have. My daytime job is in the police so I am great in high tensioned situations
Tracey Small
Co Director
I am an ex mounted police officer who has also worked with children with special educational needs. I have experience of stressful situations and am able to stay calm even when children are unsettled
I have worked with Amanda for a number of years. I try to help when I can with the students. I own fish.
