Equine Assisted Learning
Equine Assisted Learning: Fosters confidence and independence for those who participate. In this mostly non-riding program, participants learn individual responsibility, relationship, and communication skills and appreciate teamwork, self-discipline, and trust. Through their activities, they develop a sense of purpose as they help care for horses who care for veterans and their families. Participants learn and improve skills, such as:
- Horse Grooming
- Leading
- Recognizing horse body language and horse communication
- How to work around horses safely
- Horse chores
- And so much more!
Equine Facilitated Counseling
In Equine Facilitated Counseling, clients work with a licensed mental health professional, a certified equine specialist, and a therapy horse to accomplish personal goals supporting a treatment plan. All sessions are unmounted ground activities. The H.E.A.L counseling program is a wellness program that focuses on client strengths and the power of the human-horse connection to facilitate the healing process. Through EFC, clients and their families can increase self-awareness and learn how their interactions affect others. Coupling the horse’s power with the power of therapy allows for rapid movement in reaching therapeutic goals.