The Equine Program is closed for the 2024 season. Applications are scheduled to re-open in Spring 2025.
Why Equine?
Research shows equine experience can be instrumental in healing from various types of trauma. It has also been shown to assist with: Anxiety reduction, depression, communication, social skills, boundary setting, confidence, mindfulness, relief from PTSD symptoms, and more!
Participants must be committed to attending and have reliable transportation.
Participants must be committed to attending and have reliable transportation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need previous horse experience to be in the group? No experience is required!
What if I can't make all 4 sessions? We ask that anyone who is unable to join all 4 sessions to please consider waiting to join an alternative upcoming group.
What if weather is bad? The Innovative Hope facility has both indoor and outdoor facilities, so sessions take place rain or shine! If for whatever reason a session is being cancelled, group members will be notified in advance.
Do I need to bring anything? Leather boots are required due to liability purposes. Participants will not be permitted to interact with the horses without the proper footwear at every group session.
How much is equine therapy? An hour of individual equine therapy is $150 per hour. Through this partnership, participants are able to participate in 8 hours for only $17.50 per hour! That bring the cost to only $140/participant for a 4-week group.
What if I can't make all 4 sessions? We ask that anyone who is unable to join all 4 sessions to please consider waiting to join an alternative upcoming group.
What if weather is bad? The Innovative Hope facility has both indoor and outdoor facilities, so sessions take place rain or shine! If for whatever reason a session is being cancelled, group members will be notified in advance.
Do I need to bring anything? Leather boots are required due to liability purposes. Participants will not be permitted to interact with the horses without the proper footwear at every group session.
How much is equine therapy? An hour of individual equine therapy is $150 per hour. Through this partnership, participants are able to participate in 8 hours for only $17.50 per hour! That bring the cost to only $140/participant for a 4-week group.