EQUINE THERAPY

Horses are great at helping resolve anxiety as they are confidence builders.  Smartie is a great friend to people needing to overcome their fears, and Jewels loves to comfort people with hurting hearts.  There is such as sense of accomplishment as people and horses work together.

Horses reflect the emotions of their handlers, and are amazing biofeedback machines.  They are responsive in the best way, and working with them motivates our clients to improve their emotional regulation skills.  These skills translate to other areas of life and improve the clients ability to be successful at school, work, and in relationships.

Clients with difficulty focusing or a diagnosis of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder notice an improvement in their ability to complete tasks and organize their thoughts. stay attentive, and set accomplish their goals as they engage in equine therapy.

Jewels is our big, beautiful paint mare who is strong and powerful under saddle.  She is also a tattle-tale, reflecting exactly the same emotion as the rider.  She requires a more advanced rider for independent riding but is the go-to girl for people with trauma and anxiety, as she gives the best horsey hugs.  She rides Western and English and her favorite thing to do is jump!

Bourbon is our advanced equine therapy partner, as he has his own trauma history and has difficulty trusting people.  Working with Bourbon is an opportunity to create a relationship through self-regulation and quiet confidence to teach him that you are a safe person.  This translates to the rest of life, building leadership and confidence in the client.

Cool is calm and steady, though also a little slow. His laid back approach to life can build confidence and help clients feel safe as they explore how to partner with their equine friends.  Cool is still big, but he's a sweetheart who loves treats and scratches.