Medicine Horse Center program offerings

It has been said that horses are the mirrors to the soul. They are also the mirrors to human emotions, feelings, attitudes and behaviors. It is this that makes them especially powerful therapeutic partners. Through the guidance of a licensed therapist, clients are able to explore the emotional and behavioral responses that arise while working with these powerful animals.

If you feel stuck in traditional counseling, if your adolescent is resistant to “therapy”, or if you want to learn more about yourself in a fun and safe environment, then EAP sessions may be just the right thing.

We offer individual, family and group sessions for clients who:

• Want to add something different to their traditional counseling
• Would like to take control of their lives and increase confidence
• Are having feelings of depression and anxiety
• Are experiencing loss and grief
• Are seeking marital counseling
• Would like to increase communication in their relationships
• Have been victims of abuse
• Have or have had food, drug or alcohol addictions
• Have a life-altering disease or disorder
• Clients experiencing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Veterans

Call us to inquire about session pricing at 970-533-7403.

EAP participant application
EAP therapist referral form
Scholarship application

 

Learning by doing, or through having an experience, is what EEL is all about.  When we put people and horses together, something unique happens – a bond is formed, an “aha” moment arises, positive feeling abound… Horses help people discover or rediscover their best selves.
Experiential learning with horses can teach people to “think outside of the box”.  It can enhance pro social and life skills and dramatically increase a client's sense of personal power and control.

When people leave the stable, they feel more confident, more connected and better able to deal with the challenges that life sends their (our?) way.

EEL sessions are perfect for:

• School groups (please see our A.W.A.R.E. program)
• Kids with behavioral issues or who are resistant to therapy
• Clients with learning disabilities
• Families
• Youth at-risk
• Corporate and agency teambuilding

Medicine Horse tailors individualized programs to fit the needs of many different agencies and individuals– please call for current programs and pricing.

EEL participant application

At Medicine Horse, we believe in the possibilities of every individual. Therapeutic riding can benefit riders in many ways, including: improved muscle tone, improved motor development, balance skills, social skills, self-confidence, and self-esteem.

Supervised riding or groundwork activities specifically designed to provide opportunities for the challenged rider to accomplish physical, emotional, social or cognitive goals.

We offer individual and group sessions for clients who have a variety of physical or developmental limitations, including:

* Autism
* Brain Injuries
* Down's Syndrome
* Cerebral Palsy
* Parkinson's Disease
* Alzheimer's Disease
* Stroke

Students can be referred by a healthcare professional, educator, or family member/caregiver. No prior horseback riding experience is required. Riders must wear appropriate clothing (long pants and closed-toe shoes). All riders must wear a safety helmet when participating in programs.
All riders must complete the forms below prior to their first class. Contact us for information about pricing. Partial scholarships are available for those who need financial assistance. Please call 970-533-7403 if you need forms mailed to you.

For the safety of our horses, client weight restrictions apply. Alternative mounted activities are available on our stationery horse, Abilene. (Learn more at www.equicizer.com)

Therapeutic riding participant application

 

Derived from the Greek word for horse, "hippos", hippotherapy utilizes the horse's rhythmic movement as a medical treatment for clients with physical or cognitive challenges. Treatment goals for movement dysfunction are determined by a credentialed physical, occupational or speech therapist in conjunction with a NARHA Certified Riding Instructor.

For the safety of our horses, client weight restrictions apply. Alternative mounted activities are available on our stationery horse, Abilene. (Learn more at www.equicizer.com)

Please contact us for the current schedule of programs. Call Lynne at 970-533-7403.