Equine Therapy
Individual or group sessions with the horses and other livestock animals. Horse husbandry/ground work lessons and teachings of personal background stories of each of my animals. This journey creates a safe environment for individuals to be themselves and work through their trauma/pain/issues at their own pace through the animals.
Who can be a candidate:
Children of trauma
Adults of trauma
General and Social Anxiety Disorder
Depression / Postpartum
Bi-polar disorder
Substance Abuse
ADD/ADHD
Sensory disorders
Veterans
Autism
Personalized Pricing for Every Individual’s Journey
We honor the unique needs of each client by implementing a custom pricing model. Conducting an initial assessment is paramount for us to understand specific requirements, ensuring the highest degree of safety for both clients and our staff. This enables us to allocate adequate personnel to fully support each therapy session. Our aspiration is to create a safe environment while striving to create a splendid and memorable experience for everyone. By tailoring our prices, we ensure that our therapy remains accessible while adhering to safety and satisfaction standards.
Published online 2019 Sep 27 by the National Health Institute
Equine‐assisted therapies using horses as healers: A concept analysis
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Horses and domesticated animals have been used as medical treatment since the second century. The trajectory of therapeutic uses for animals and horses in medicine is essential in understanding the concept of equine‐assisted therapy. Currently, there are 26 medical uses of horses.
Horses have a rich aesthetic influence on humans who interact with them, creating visual imagery of power and beauty. The physical qualities of tri‐rotational movement, warmth and gait differ from those of mechanical horses. Empirical referents measure communications of pleasure, smiles, improved gait and improved functioning. Antecedents include the presence of a horse, a human who is capable of interaction with the horse without illness or injury, a facilitator for direction and interpretation, and a goal of a positive health outcome. Consequences include improved mobility, decreased spasticity, improved psychological presence and improved self‐esteem, resulting in improved quality of life. New research into the effects of horses as a healing intervention needs to be conducted to expand the knowledge about this concept and its uses. The nurse is positioned perfectly to treat more than a specific disability by viewing the patient as a whole. This newly researched intervention has promise in assisting the nurse to provide physical and psychological positive outcomes.
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White-Lewis, Sharon. “Equine-assisted therapies using horses as healers: A concept analysis.” Nursing open vol. 7,1 58-67. 27 Sep. 2019, doi:10.1002/nop2.377
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6917924/
Alta California Regional Center
We've partnered with Alta California Regional Center, collaborating to deliver a variety of equine services for this non-profit organization.
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Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) is a private, non-profit corporation working under contract with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to persons, age three and above, with a developmental disability pursuant to the Lanterman Act.
ACRC also provides services to infants and toddlers, between birth and 36 months, who have a need for early intervention services and who meet the eligibility criteria for the California Early Start program.
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The term “Developmental Disabilities” applies to a whole group of conditions that may cause physical, learning, language, or behavioral impairment. According to the CDC, about one in six children in the United States have “one or more developmental disabilities or other developmental delays.” These conditions begin before the age of 18, have an impact on daily life, and generally last throughout a person’s life.
Alta California Regional Center assists individuals with specific developmental disabilities and their families in accessing appropriate services so that every individual can live up to their highest potential.
Intellectual Disability
The name of the condition we know today as Intellectual Disability has changed over time; most recently it was primarily known as mental retardation. Although the name has changed, the essential elements of the diagnosis (limitations in intellectual functioning, behavior limitations in adapting to environmental demands, and early age onset) have not substantially changed.
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive pathologic lesion in the developing infant or child’s brain causing permanent motor and/or sensory impairment. (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Epilepsy
Epilepsy, sometimes called a seizure disorder, refers to a disorder which causes recurring seizures.
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Autism is a brain-based disorder that affects a person’s social interaction, communication and causes other behavioral patterns that interfere with daily functioning.