A horse barn doesn’t seem like the typical location for intensive mental health work. Still, some people find that equine-assisted therapy is beneficial. Typically, equine-assisted therapy is a team effort where a mental health professional works with a horse specialist. Clients who participate in equine-assisted therapy are usually seeking help for emotional or behavioral problems.

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Caring for horses requires concentration, selflessness, and teamwork. Equine-assisted therapy programs can help people improve self-esteem, self-awareness, confidence, and empathy.

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Clients work with horses and learn about caring for them. The therapy focuses more on learning to care for the animals rather than learning to ride. Working with horses can happen along with methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and experiential therapy.

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WHAT TO EXPECT - 

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Generally, sessions will run about 8 weeks. However, this could vary. Sessions will run around 45 minutes to an hour.

 

Let's begin with an introduction to DOC, STAR & LUCKY and your trainer Claire Frazee!

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Safety first. We will go over the safety rules around horses. The safety and horses will be reviewed each session as needed. Once, the safety rules have been reviewed the client will meet the horses. Any expectations from client or parents will be reviewed at this time. A goal can set at this time.