Therapeutic Horsemanship Programs

Handicapped Riding Students:

The natural movement of the horse assists the handicapped child and adult to move muscles in ways which are life altering to his or her everyday experiences. Movement improves. It can be more enjoyable to get your therapy on the back of a horse. The view from on top of a horse can be empowering.

Trained Volunteers will be assist the students. There will be 2 side walkers and one leader for every horse and student. A NARHA instructor will lead the activities.

Special Needs and Learning Disabled Students:

Horses can assist these students with maintaining focus, impulse control, communication, social skills, life skills and behavior management. It is hard to ignore a 1000 pound horse. These students start their relationship on the ground and learn to form a partnership which allows them to mount when the time is right. These classes are taught in groups in an after school format. Trained volunteers will assist these bright young stars shine to the best of their abilities. There will be a lead instructor to direct the activities.

Character Education and Life Skills Programs:

These programs will offer assistance to those students that are often not able to be reached by other conventional methods. We use horses to assist the students to access strengths and abilities that build better individuals who are better students which create stronger community members. These programs cross curriculum and meet the New Jersey core content standards. Education becomes a hands on experience and it is fun which promotes an exciting way to learn. These programs are being taught across the country with impressive results. No horse experience is needed and there is no riding.

These programs are held during the school day on Mondays and Thursdays. Please call for more information on our Journey of the Spirit Horse and Cowboy Poetry Programs.

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

Family and individual therapy:
The equine assisted growth and learning that occurs as a result of having families and individuals doing an activity in the presence of two facilitators ( an equine specialist and a mental health professional) can be life altering. There is no riding and anyone can do these activities. This unique style of experiential therapy is cutting edge and in high demand. These sessions can be used for family reunification, bonding evaluations, parenting classes, psycho education, eating disorders, substance abuse, etc. Call for more information.

Teambuilding, corporate leadership training, life coach:

Working within a team can be a challenging experience. Leaders are an important part of the team as are followers. The effectiveness of a team can make or break many businesses. Many companies are looking for something to expand there communication skills and teambuilding. Partnering with equines can be a powerful experience. Call for more information is you are a corporation who is looking for that powerful and unique experience for your staff.

info@equineassistedtherapyofnj.org
609-617-2765
Dream Park of Gloucester County
400 Route 130 South
Logan Twp, NJ 08085