Mental health with horses

Mental Health with Horses at Hoofprint Meadows is a medically based program of therapy which incorporates the core principals of Natural Lifemanship, a trauma-focused model of therapy, to help those with specific mental health goals. Services are provided by a two to three-person facilitation team, consisting minimally of a licensed mental health counselor, and an equine professional, working together with our equine partners. Additional professionals in the fields of education and health and wellness offer professional services to support our team as needed. Since time spent in nature is scientifically proven to provide healing, therapy takes place in several of our outdoor, serene spaces to include the arena, round pens, walking trails, and barn areas. Possible candidates for therapy are those with PTSD, anxiety, depression, anger issues, relationship concerns, fears and phobias, and social-emotional struggles. Horses serve as a built-in barometer for us taking full measure of our energy, emotions, and even intentions. Because of their acute sensitivity to their surroundings, both human and environmental, horses provide powerful feedback which is real-time, non-judgmental, and brutally honest. This allows for greater personal insight to get us “unstuck” from our unhealthy life choices and toxic circumstances so that we can make the needed changes to move forward to a more healthy and fulfilling life.

A referral is not needed; however, group and/or individual intake assessments are required to determine suitability for this experiential mental health program before therapy can start. Services are offered year-round, barring extreme weather conditions and some holidays.