Equine Assisted Therapy Program
The Academy Equine Assisted Therapy Program is located at our Read Campus in Bend.
The program is designed to compliment our Personal Growth Program and often provides metaphors of
therapeutic value for our at-risk girls. Equine activities have been proven to improve
communication skills and build confidence and character.
Our equine partners are chosen for their gentle nature and sound
training that makes them perfect teachers for our at-risk students. We see
bonds created, fears overcome, and a chance to be independent and
responsible.
Students progress through four units of curriculum: ground
lessons, beginning riding, intermediate riding, and advanced riding.
Each unit contains hands-on and written work covering English and
Western riding and basic equine care.
Benefits of participation in this program are:
Improved cognitive, emotional, physical and social functioning.
"A horse gallops with his lung, perseveres with his heart, and
wins with his character."
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