Equine Therapy
Horseback riding has been used as a form of therapy since the fifth century B.C. when wounded Greek soldiers were rehabilitated on horseback. Equine-assisted therapy (equine therapy) was introduced in the United States in the mid-1960’s. Our specially trained horse Jesse works in partnership with our skilled equine therapist Allison Hansen to provide compassionate, safe, and stimulating counseling to facilitate human client recovery.






















Current research shows many trends and evidence supporting client improvements in the following areas:

  • Increasing motivation to participate in counseling.
  • Improving social skills and attention span.
  • Increasing positive social behaviors and decreasing behavior problems.
  • Enhancing self-esteem.
  • Decreasing depression and anxiety.
  • Enhancing psychophysiological health and healing from sexual, physical, and emotional trauma.
  • Increasing personal sense of safety.
  • Overcoming life obstacles and improving problem-solving skills.