EQUINE-ASSISTED PROGRAMS
***NOW OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, FOR A FEE, WITH 100% GOING TO OUR 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT EFFORTS THAT SPONSOR OUR VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR FREE EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY SESSIONS AND PROGRAMS***
The HOPE and HEALING at HILLENGLADE Equine-Assisted Sessions are designed to support Active-Duty Service Members, Veterans, First Responders and their families in healing from trauma, especially PTSD. Left untreated, PTSD can lead to serious issues like divorce, unemployment, homelessness, and suicide. Between 9/11 and 2021, over 30,000 service members and veterans died by suicide—more than four times the number lost in combat (USO.org, 2024).
The HOPE and HEALING at HILLENGLADE Equine-Assisted Programs have been shown to help alleviate anxiety and symptoms of depression while building greater self-esteem. Our Programs include individual and/or group Sessions, Guided by our HHH Certified Leaders and Horse Handlers, as well as outside Certified Counselors as needed.
Qualification for Equine-Assisted Programs
No horse experience is needed to benefit from our HOPE and HEALING at HILLENGLADE Programs. These non-riding, groundwork-based sessions focus on building trust, communication, and emotional growth through time spent with horses. Participants must wear proper attire (pants, boots, outerwear) and be physically able to move safely in the pen. Full attention is required to ensure safety for all. Our goal is to foster healing, connection, and hope through meaningful horse interaction.
OUR HHH CURRICULUM INCLUDES:
HORSE GROOMING AND HALTERLING
WORKING HORSES IN THE ROUND PEN
GETTING TO KNOW AND READ HORSES
HHH EXERCISES AND PURPOSES
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
PERSONAL CONFIDENCE
COMMUNICATION
BOUNDRIES
FOUCUS
TRUST
AND SO MUCH MORE!!!
Ready to take the next step?
Whether you're seeking healing or want to help someone who is, we're here.
“A note of encouragement: Becoming ONE with the horse is obtained through mutual respect and compassionate, trustworthy leadership which will ultimately improve one’s personal coping skills, as well as advancing their people skills.”
…Blessings, Jen
