Equine-Connect provides assisted therapy to vulnerable individuals through interaction with horses.
Equine assisted therapy is here to help people with mental health issues, trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder and those with other additional needs.
Throughout the equine assisted therapy journey people can develop key skills such as;
- Communication
- Self reflection
- Compassion
- Self control
- Motivation
- Independence
- General well-being
Each session varys to ensure that we meet the needs of the individual and there is no set time frame as to how long the assisted therapy takes. Some people visit us for a handful of sessions, whilst others continue to visit us for months.
Sessions can include;
- Grooming
- Observation/ Herd Watching
- Feeding
- Lunging
- Overcoming obstacles
- Liberty work
“Since joining Equine-Connect my daughter has been able to explore the challenges she faces in life in a non-judgemental and supportive environment. Lisa and her amazing horses have a way of connecting to people that make the impossible seem possible, through patience and understanding Equine Assisted Therapy has made an enormous difference to my daughter and our family life.’’
Testimonial from a client’s mother