“Sanctuary, on a personal level, is where we perform the job of taking care of our soul.”

 

- Christopher Forrest McDowell

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Equine Program

 

          At present, we offer an equine program that allows the client to build confidence through grooming, saddling and riding our horses as well as a variety of equine focused ground activities. Interaction with animals has been shown to build confidence, reduce stress, provide excellent physical and mental therapy, and can be a doorway to communication and healing.  Inasmuch as horses’ primary form of communication is body language, they provide an excellent “mirror,” often times reflecting emotions a person does not even realize they are displaying.  Working with horses on ground activities allows the client to begin to see how their body language may be perceived by others, and encourage better self and emotional control, increased problem solving skills, and improved conflict resolution.  In a family or group setting, ground activities encourage team work, and better communication while building or re-building bonds in a fun, non-threatening atmosphere.