WHAT IS EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY?

Equine assisted therapy is an experiential approach that utilizes horses in the therapeutic process. Horses are very adept at surviving in challenging situations; their aim is to keep themselves safe and healthy. Through observations and interactions with horses, humans can relearn how to implement such skills ourselves. Working with and observing horses can lead to some realizations of metaphors, and patterns that align with our own lives, as well as bringing awareness to strengths that we can build upon.

Do I get to ride?

The majority of EAP is done on the ground, unmounted. A small portion of the exercises are ridden. It is important to remember that EAPs goal is to facilitate the therapeutic process and not to teach horsemanship skills.