Join Our Team
Mending Strides Ranch is seeking therapists and treatment centers to assist us with being a force for good in the community.
We are currently seeking partnerships with NC Licensed Therapists and Treatment Centers to provide support groups, workshops, and retreats.
- Mental Health Providers: Are you seeking alternative therapies to offer clients who seem to be stuck? Are YOU tired of working from an office? Experiential equine therapy could be just what you are looking for. Contact us to discuss potential partnerships.
- Treatment Centers: Experiential equine-assisted therapy groups are a great way to help clients in recovery or experiencing disordered eating. Sessions can be tailored to fit into your program but may cover topics such as accountability, relationship repair, connection, and communication, setting boundaries, body image, mindful living, etc.). Contact us to set up a tour.
If you would like to join our team, call Maria Hogge at 803-242-9426 or contact us to learn more.
Mending Hearts,
One Stride at a Time
Mending Strides Ranch is the premier equine-assisted psychotherapy establishment in the Charlotte Metro area, committed to creating a sanctuary for individuals facing the impacts of trauma, abuse, and emotional obstacles. Our approach involves guided experiences with equine-assisted therapies that are specifically tailored to enhance mental well-being, build confidence, and find more joy in life.
6 Benefits of Equine-Assistance Therapy
Improved Confidence
Successfully navigating the tasks involved with Equine-Assisted Therapy helps instill a sense of resilience and achievement among participants, which boosts their confidence.
Better Communication Skills
Working with horses encourages non-verbal communication, such as body language and subtle emotional cues, that improves communication skills with others.
Trust
Participants learn to build a bond with the horses based on trust and mutual respect, which carries over to other areas of their life.
Connection
Building a relationship with a horse requires trust, patience, and mutual respect. Through these interactions, individuals can develop skills for building and maintaining healthy connections with others in their life.
Growth
Through regular interactions with horses and the therapeutic process, individuals may gain insights into their strengths, values, and personal identity to help them grow as a person.
Self-Acceptance
Interacting with horses in a therapeutic setting creates a safe and supportive environment where individuals can feel accepted and valued for who they are.
