Services
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Equine Elders
The intuitive power of equines offers healing and comfort to our senior, Alzheimers and dementia clients. Interacting with horses has a unique way of bringing back life memories that have been forgotten as well as favorably impacting client cognition and mood. Caregivers have reported that their clients and loved ones are happier and calmer for up to two weeks after each visit. Our program has provided individuals with improved social interaction, self confidence and esteem, motor skills, memory processing and joy!
Our senior program sessions combine a number of unmounted activities based on the Equine Assisted Learning model (EAL). Each session is carefully crafted to provide our clients with physical activity, memory and speech stimulation, access to a safe, outdoor environment and an emotional connection with an animal.
The program is based on studies from Ohio State University, UC Davis and other academic research. We keep up to date on new studies to ensure the best possible experience for our clients.
Caregiver Respite Retreats
Everyone needs a break, and our Group Caregiver Retreats offer just that. By creating a safe, fun environment we can focus on self-care, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Whether your loved one is at home, in a care facility or has passed, this retreat is for you. Our retreats will give you the opportunity to work directly with the horses; engaging in activities to disconnect from day-to-day life.
Through a blend of experiential activities, mindfulness, and camaraderie with the horses and peers, we will support the healing of the mind, body, and spirit as well as offer the perspective to experience deeper personal awareness.
This is a non-mounted retreat, all interactions with the horses will be done safely, from the ground. Prior horse experience is not required to participate.
Inclusive Day Program Classes
Our Inclusive Day Programs offer a unique, hands-on space for groups to connect, grow, and thrive alongside our gentle herd.Similar to Care Giver Retreats, these are non-mounted classes, all interactions with the horses will be done from the ground. Prior horse experience is not required.
By taking learning out of a traditional setting and into the barn, participants engage in a supportive environment specifically structured to build life skills and foster community.
What Participants Gain:
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Confidence & Self-Esteem: Partnering with an equine teaches individuals the power of their own voice, body language, and presence.
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Team-Building & Collaboration: Group activities encourage communication, mutual trust, and problem-solving.
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Mindful Communication: Because horses mirror human emotions, participants learn emotional awareness and how to approach challenges with a calm, focused mindset.
