Therapeutic Riding
Lessons teach riding skills tailored to the needs of each individual. Physical benefits include improved muscle tone, gait, balance and posture. Individual cognitive skills increase through following directions and sequencing. Regulation of emotions and behavior increases as participants learn to communicate successfully with the horses.
To learn more about the benefits of therapeutic riding, visit pathintl.org.
Therapeutic riding lessons are $80 per lesson. Riders register by the session.
Hippotherapy
Hippotherapy uses the movement of the horse to facilitate individual treatment by a licensed therapist. Simple Changes’ hippotherapy program is conducted in conjunction with progressivepediatrics.net at Simple Changes Farm. Cost is determined by the therapist.
To learn about the benefits of hippotherapy, visit americanhippotherapyassociation.org.
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy
At Simple Changes we believe in the transformative power of the human-animal bond. Our Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) program offers a unique, experiential approach to healing — where horses become partners in emotional growth, self-discovery, and resilience-building.
Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, or relationship challenges, working with horses can provide a profound and nonjudgmental space for healing. Sessions take place in a calm, natural setting where clients engage in groundwork activities with our specially trained horses — no experience necessary and no riding.
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy is effective for individuals of all ages. Contact us to learn more.
Equine-Assisted Learning
Equine-assisted learning is defined by pathintl.org as: an experiential learning approach that promotes the development of life skills for educational, professional and personal goals through equine-assisted activities.
Rates and syllabus for equine-assisted learning are determined on a group-by-group basis.
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Veterans
Simple Changes provides mounted and unmounted sessions for Veterans.
For information on any program, contact us.