Equine Assisted Therapy is a solution-oriented approach to helping  in which horses are used as tools for emotional growth and learning.  Based on the belief that people have the ability to find their own answers, and the understanding that people change and grow when they are challenged, Equine Assisted Therapy allows for a unique experience of learning by doing.

                                                      " I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand"  -  Confucius

Based on Gestalt psychotherapy principles, participants learn about themselves and others by participating in structured activities with horses and then processing and discussing feelings, behaviors and patterns that emerge from these exercises.  The technique is often compared to ropes courses used by mental health professionals, human development corporations and team-building workshops throughout the world.  Equine Assisted Therapy is not about horsemanship or riding.  In fact, most participants have never had any horse experience.  All work is conducted on the ground in a safe and non-threatening environment led by trained and experienced  clinicians and horse professionals. 

Equine Assisted Therapy offers potential benefit for many issues including, but not limited to:
                                 - Relationship difficulties
                                 - Depression
                                 - Trauma/PTSD
                                 - Substance Abuse issues
                                 - Eating Disorders
                                 - Anxiety Disorders
                                 - Parenting, Marital  and Family issues
                                 - Communication difficulties



For more information about Equine Assisted Therapy, please contact us at  info@verticallimitequine.com