The theory of equine assisted therapy is that horses are non-judgemental and non-verbal therapy is done "on the ground", so a client's skills at riding and knowledge of horses are not issues and it's about the human and horse bond.
This therapy can be an effective treatment for issues including behavior, depression, anxiety, anger, abuse, eating, conflict, relationship, self-esteem, and communication.
Clients will discover that horses have personalities and moods to work with and care for a horse requires effort, thought, and change. The first success is overcoming any apprehension of these wonderful animals while learning about yourself.
Therapy sessions have clients, a trained horseman, and a therapist. In 2006, our trained horseman, Carole Wilson, was certified to assist her daughter Shara Wiesenauer, our licensed mental health counselor. Both Shara and Carole have been certified for equine assisted therapy through EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association, a national non-profit certification and education organization.
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