According to a segment on disabilities aired on October 19, 2003 by NBC’s Wichita affiliate: “one in seven of us will become disabled by the time we are 65.” This statistic combined with the continued decline in the local economy defines the need for programs that empower those who live within the disabled community.
Overview
Therapeutic Riding
Therapeutic riding offers persons with disabilities the opportunity to learn basic horsemanship while receiving benefit to mind, body and spirit. Riders improve their balance, posture, mobility and function.
Mind…Body…Spirit…Horse
is a mental health program utilizing Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP). EFP is an experiential process in which a licensed mental health professional works with a credentialed equine mental health specialist and the client(s). EFP makes use of the natural behavior of the horse to draw our powerful metaphors on the client’s own patterns of behavior, inherit strengths and non-verbal communication. We offer group therapy at this time.
Business Horse
One can witness how horses can vividly bring to life business leadership principles and personal life lessons for individuals & groups.
Show Team – HOPE
Horses of Hope is proud to provide the opportunity for riders with disabilities to compete on a competitive horse show team.
Community Enrichment Programs
Horses of Hope provides non-traditional educational programming for area school children. Contact us to create a program that will work for your school or community organization.
Mind…Body…Spirit…Horse…
is a mental health program utilizing Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP). EFP is an experiential process in which a licensed mental health professional works with a credentialed equine mental health specialist, therapy horse, and client(s) to address psychotherapy goals as identified by the mental health professional and the client(s). EFP makes use of the natural behavior of the horse to draw out powerful metaphors on the client’s own patterns of behavior, inherit strengths, and non-verbal communication. We offer individual, family, and group therapy options.