Equine-assisted therapy

A horse does not judge, does not pretend, and responds at once to what you feel. That is why equine-assisted therapy reaches where words do not reach yet: muscle tone, confidence, the way you bond with another being.

What it is

An alternative form of therapy for building skills and increasing the capacity to function adaptively in any setting. Sessions are held in the riding arena, with a riding instructor and the psychologist alongside. No previous experience with horses is needed.

Benefits

• Better muscle tone and motor control
• Better communication and language
• Better social functioning
• Better interaction with the outside world
• Improved cognitive level
• Greater capacity to make decisions
• Improved emotional and affective functioning

Who it is for

Children on the autism spectrum, with ADHD, developmental delay or difficulties regulating emotion. Teenagers with anxiety or low self-esteem. Adults who want a way of working with feelings that does not run only through words.

How we start

With a conversation at the office, where we set the goals and decide whether equine-assisted therapy is the right fit. Then we book the first session at the arena. Places are limited and depend on the season, so write to me in good time.