Teen Topics

Navigating the teen years can be stressful and scary. This therapist led program for teens will cover common struggles and provide them with DBT skills to manage difficult situations like handling anxiety and navigating relationships.

DBT stands for Dialectical Behavior Therapy. It focuses on helping people accept the reality of their lives and their behaviors, as well as, helping them learn to change their lives, including unhelpful behaviors. This method has been proven to be helpful for treating and managing conditions such as, PTSD, anxiety, and depression, etc.

Through activities with the horses, clients will practice DBT skills in the areas of:

Mindfulness
Regulating emotions
Managing distress
Communicating

Fall Session Group One: Thursdays, 9/26,10/3, 10/10, 10/17 from 3:30-5 pm.

Fall Session Group Two: Thursdays, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14 from 3:30-5pm.

***This program is FREE, however, a refundable $100.00 deposit (per 4 weeks group) is required to insure attendance of 3 out of 4 sessions. You may sign up for both four week programs as the content will be different. This is a one time, limited offer. Register soon to reserve your space. Limited to eight participants.

Registration Forms & Rules

Program Application

Barn & Property Rules

Downloadable Files

Participant Application

Waiver and Liability Release Form

Medical Treatment Release

Photo Release

Barn Rules

Property Rules

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.

Our Programs

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.