"There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of man." - W. Churchill

Through the human-animal bond you can lower heart rates, stress levels and blood pressure, as well as improve emotional well-being and social interaction. The goal is for participants to learn about themselves and others by engaging in structured activities with horses, and then processing feelings and behavior patterns. You will use a variety of tasks in relationships with the horse, from basic handling and grooming to riding. The bond that forms as a means to establishing trust, respect, and responsibility helps people process emotions and develop problem solving abilities. Equine Assisted Therapy offers skills and tools working with communication skills, anger managements, conflict resolution, responsibility, accountability, self-esteem strategies, leadership, team dynamics and basic horsemanship. This program works will all developmentally challenged humans as horses are the perfect mirror in interactions with humans.

Equine Assisted Therapy sessions are available for individuals and small groups. Leadership and team dynamics are available for small groups or corporate teams. If you are interested in these Therapy sessions or having one set up for you, please contact us for more information.

The Warmth of a Horse
author: unknown

When your day
Seems out of balance
And so many things go wrong...
When people fight around you
And the clock drags on so long...
When most folks act like children,
And fill you with remorse,
Go out into the pasture...
Wrap your arms around a horse.
His gentle breath enfolds you,
As he watches with those eyes
He may not have a PhD,
But he is, oh, so wise!
His head rests on your shoulder...
You embrace him good and tight;
He puts your world in balance,
And makes it seem all right.
Your tears will soon stop flowing,
The tension will be eased.
The nonsense has been lifted,
You are quiet and at peace.
So when you need some balance
From the stresses in your day...
The best therapy you can seek...
Is out there eating hay!

For more information on Equine Assisted Growth & Learning
please visit www.eagala.org