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Programs Offered

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Currently, we are experiencing high demand while our resources are limited. We are committed to serving as many individuals as possible with the resources available to us, but our primary need is funding. Those interested in equine-assisted therapies should contact our office to be added to our waiting.

​Equine therapy is commonly used to treat a variety of disabilities, including but not limited to Stroke, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Down Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, Spina Bifida, Learning or Language Delays, Developmental Delay, Traumatic Brain Injury, Attention Deficit Disorder, Anger Issues, Physical and Mental Abuse, Low Self-Esteem, Speech Delay and Visual or Hearing Impairments. All approved applicants must provide a doctor's referral to participate in any of our programs.

Hippo-therapy

Hippotherapy is a form of therapy carried out on horseback by a licensed speech, physical, or therapist. It aims to achieve the same therapeutic as in traditional settings but adds the challenge of the horse's three-dimensional movement. Participants engage in a one-hour session, spending 30 minutes on the horse and the other 30 minutes in our therapy rooms. This approach encourages individuals to undertake various activities they might hesitate to try in a standard office environment.

Hippotherapy Sensory Course
Therapeutic/Adaptive Riding
Lift Mount Horseback

Therapeutic riding, also known as adaptive riding, can be done one-on-one or in small groups based on individual needs. Led by a PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, the program aims to enhance riding skills while providing therapeutic benefits like improved muscle tone and strength, better hand-eye coordination, enhanced balance, communication skills, increased self-esteem, and self-control. Both programs share similarities, utilizing the horse's movement to various skills effectively.

Equine assisted Learning

This program aims to foster a learning environment through interaction with horses for individuals facing unique challenges. It focuses on teaching fundamental horsemanship skills, including an understanding of horses and their herd dynamics. Participants can apply the lessons learned from the horses to enhance their social relationship, and interpersonal skills. While facilitators are present, the true educators are the horses. Please note that this is NOT a counseling or psychotherapy program, as we are not health professionals. This is a learning initiative; however, mental health professionals may encourage their clients to participate and then discuss their experiences during therapy sessions.

Grooming

  
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Equine Assisted Therapy and its benefits have been recognized for many years.  There is a healing interaction between horses, riders and people who help them.  

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If you wish to participate as a Hippotherapy patient, you must contact one of the therapists working with us, currently that is through Primary Therapy Source.

If you wish to participate in the therapeutic riding or equine assisted learning program with a PATH Certified Instructor, please contact us. 


We do currently have a waiting list for Therapeutic-Adaptive Riding/ EAL that is being worked through as staff, horses, and circumstances allow. Please be considerate in knowing that you may not be put on the schedule for the next session. Our Policies and Procedures offers more information on how the wait list works, if you would like to have a copy of this please contact the office.

Benefits Include: 

  • Improved Balance and Mobility

  • Increased Physical Strength

  • Improved Posture and Spinal Alignment

  • Increased Flexibility

  • Better Circulation/Cardio-vascular Health

  • Improved Communication Skills

  • Confidence and Self Esteem

  • Increased Social Interaction

  • More Normalized Walking Gaits

  • Knowledge of Personal Preferences

  • Increased Character Traits

  • Increased Knowledge of Individual Need

  • Increased Quality of Life 

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Twin Falls, ID 83303

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