Why Horses?

Those who are familiar with horses recognize and understand the power of horses to influence people in incredibly powerful ways. Developing relationships, training, horsemanship instruction, and caring for horses naturally affect the people involved in a positive manner. Working with horses improves work ethic, responsibility, assertiveness, communication, and healthy relationships. Horses naturally provide these benefits, and many more.

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With a highly developed and proportionately large limbic system, horses are highly in-tune with their nervous system. As a result, horses provide direct, non-judgmental feedback as participants interact with them and seek solutions in the arena. Unlike dogs who are more willing to provide unconditional love regardless of the recipient's actions, horses have been described as mirrors, interacting based on the safety or threat they sense in the moment, seeing and reflecting beyond the surface level.
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Our animal-assisted learning programs help participants find restoration, relaxation, and growth through equine-oriented and animal-assisted activities in a safe and positive environment. As a non-profit organization, we strive to give our animals the best care, while working to expand and provide participants with the best possible experience. Instructors are certified in Eagala and combine their passion and expertise with animals with evidence-based interventions to help participants meet their goals through this unique experience.

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