Healing Hearts
and Horses
Equine Assisted Therapy & Learning
“Horses: Our Healers in the Journey of Faith”
Our Services
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Hippotherapy
This sort of equine-assisted therapy is believed to use the horse’s movements to create neurologic changes that help improve posture, balance, strength, and coordination. It addresses the physical developments necessary to strengthen an individual’s bodily functions and can be used with young children and adults looking to become more stable.
During a hippotherapy session, a licensed therapist works closely with the client and the horse. The therapist may have the client perform specific exercises or movements while riding the horse to target particular areas of the body.
The rhythm and movement of the horse’s gait simulate the natural walking motion of a human, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals who have difficulty walking or maintaining balance. This unique form of therapy offers a dynamic way to engage the body and mind, helping clients achieve physical improvements in a supportive and motivating environment.
Equine-Assisted Learning
Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) is an experiential learning technique that facilitates personal growth by teaching social/emotional and life skills through horsemanship. EAL programs help youth build confidence and self-esteem, enhance focus, reduce stress and anxiety, and foster self-development and awareness through the equine/human bond. By developing social/ emotional competencies and confidence, we hope to create resilient youth who can successfully navigate their teenage years and become leaders among their peers and productive, contributing members of our community.
Roping in Reading
This literacy program uses equine-assisted learning activities to enhance reading skills and retention. Horses, sensitive to human emotions and non-verbal communication, offer support that helps students engage in learning in new ways.
The program, tailored to meet the needs of struggling readers, focuses on vocabulary building, comprehension strategies, and fostering a love for reading in a non-traditional, engaging environment.
“There is much that can be learned from a friend who happens to be a horse.” ~unknown
Galloping to Grace
This is a Christian focused equine-assisted therapy where clients want a Biblical perspective as they work through emotional or mental challenges. Using the Bible as the lens for life, we will meet you where you are at in your spiritual journey to help guide you towards healing and health.
To learn more please contact us at
928-899-0723
or email [email protected]
THE NATURAL LIFEMANSHIP APPROACH TO HORSEMANSHIP
We envision a world where connection is seen and felt in everything we do.
We help people and animals form relationships to to overcome stress and trauma.
We work with children, teens and young adults
using the Natural Lifemanship therapy model that uses horse-human partnerships to help people heal from trauma.
Depending on the client’s need, we offer Trauma-Informed-Equine Assisted Therapy & Trauma-Informed-Equine Assisted Learning in addition to our other programs.
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“Horses listen to what is not spoken, to what lies in the heart, and reflects it back to us. They let us hear the longing of our soul.” ~Terry
QUESTIONS?
Not sure where to start, worried about being judged or just not sure about therapy in general, please reach out! We look forward to speaking with you.
928-899-0723