Equine Expressive Therapy

Our mission is to build "I Matter" and enhance the quality of life for participants. We conduct a series of year-round activities that help both adults and children acquire skills from horses that are applicable to real-life situations. Our facility holds certifications in Equine Facilitated Learning from the Herd Institute, Horsepower Reading, and Stable Moments. We follow the Stable Moments Activities to focus on life skills using horses, alongside the EFL Herd Model and Horsepowered Reading activities. Participants learn to ride horses independently and assist in training horses through clicker training, target training, and natural horsemanship methods.
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) or Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) and Equine Expressive Therapy (EET) involve equine interactions aimed at promoting personal growth and development of life skills. Our year-round program content is developed by credentialed practitioners. Horses, being prey animals, are hypervigilant and can sense changes in energy, which makes them suitable for working with individuals who have experienced trauma.
Who Benefits? Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Down Syndrome, veterans, those experiencing emotional abuse, trauma, mental health issues, anxiety, defiance, PTSD, ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, and those exposed to drugs.
Available Programs:

• Veterans Program
• Adults with disabilities riding and driving horses
• Children as young as 2 years old
• Adults, including seniors
• Children struggling with school, home life, and social interactions
• Children and adults with developmental disabilities

Challenges Addressed:

• Improve motor skills, strengthen core muscles, and increase mobility
• Emotional dysregulation
• Issues with attention and hyperactivity
• Impulsivity and short temper
• Lack of confidence and self-esteem
• Difficulties in adaptability and flexibility
• Challenges in following through on tasks
• Physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning improvements
• Stress and depression management

”I Matter” Model:

• Consistent relationships
• Attainable goals
• Active engagement
• Consistent routine

The program offers $50 per hour sessions, which include riding, with funding available for qualifying individuals. Participants attend the facility 1-3 times a week, year-round, for one-hour sessions. Activities include grooming, saddling, walking, painting, and riding horses, all aimed at fostering independence, responsibility, motor skills, and physical conditioning. These sessions are by appointment only and conducted one-on-one.
This program is beneficial for children diagnosed with developmental disabilities and also suits adults. Currently, we can work with individuals who can maintain themselves on a horse without physical aids. Some Medicaid insurances cover Equine Expressive Therapy Services for certain diagnoses and complex management.

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