Our horsemanship program helps students learn the value of patience, focus, connection, and commitment. As they learn more about relationships through their partnership with a horse, they begin to understand how their thoughts, feelings, and actions affect those who are close to them.
This program goes above and beyond equine therapy as real horsemanship experts use practical application to teach our students essential life skills. Students in this program put concepts like teamwork and responsibility into action by taking care of a horse and doing various activities together.
With this program, each student will be assigned a horse to care for and work with. During the time spent with their horse, students will learn the basics of a horse’s anatomy, safety, and care. They will also begin developing horseback riding skills, both in the arena and out on the trail.
Typically, a therapist will give the student certain goals to accomplish, such as putting a halter on the horse or leading the horse. After completing the task as best they can, they’ll discuss the thoughts and problem solving involved with finishing the task.
Equine therapy is a specific type of therapy that uses horses to help people reach their therapeutic goals. During equine therapy, people usually feed, groom, lead, ride, and clean up after a horse. This is all done under the supervision of a professional to ensure safety.
There are several types of equine therapy, including:
Equine therapy helps teenagers in many ways, such as:
By participating in both horsemanship and equine therapy, students develop important life skills that help their overall transformation, including improved communication and judgment skills, social awareness, responsibility, and increased decision-making abilities.
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