New Beginnings and Bold Moves: Building Our Future in Lincolnshire

In this episode of Taking Back the Reins, host Dina Shale shares a heartfelt update on how the past year has shaped her equine-facilitated learning journey in Lincolnshire. From rebuilding her business after a bold move from Leicestershire to forming inspiring collaborations for 2026, Dina reflects on the growth, challenges, and gratitude that come with following your purpose.You’ll hear about the success of The Accelerator programme, summer work with the HAF team, exciting new retreats with Moon & Main, and her continued passion for equine therapy, sound healing, and community projects. Dina also gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at upcoming website updates, training opportunities, and collaborations that are helping others build sustainable, heart-led organisations.Whether you’re an equine facilitator, a business owner, or simply someone who loves stories of resilience and purpose, this episode offers inspiration, insight, and hope for the year ahead.Timestamps00:00 Introduction – Welcome back and what’s ahead01:20 Moving from Leicestershire to Lincolnshire: The leap of faith03:30 Rebuilding and restarting the business from the ground up05:10 Reflections on The Accelerator and new student journeys07:00 Highlights from a busy summer with the HAF programme08:30 Renovation projects, new facilities, and on-site improvements09:45 Collaborations with Moon & Main and upcoming retreats10:50 Partnering with coach Parvez Bhatti: Building sustainable charities13:00 Lessons in community, growth, and starting over15:00 Upcoming events: retreats, Echo Sound sessions, and more17:00 Website updates, new booking options, and future plans18:05 Final reflections – excitement, gratitude, and what’s next