Confident Strides

If you’re looking to live more confidently and boost your self-esteem, this course is tailored just for you.

This course was created for individuals desiring to live more confidently and experience higher self-esteem. Through education and activities with the horses, participants will explore the origins of self-esteem and learn what it means to:

Know Yourself
Care for Yourself
Respect Yourself

Accept Yourself
Love Yourself

Activities with horses allow clients to practice skills such as identifying needs, communicating clearly and assertively, setting boundaries, handling the inner critic, and working through performance anxiety. Facilitated by an Equine Specialist.

This six-week program is designed for older teens or adults in a small group setting of 3-4. $50 per session

Spring Groups:

Group A:

Tuesday Mornings 10 am – 11:30 am
Six Weeks
Begins March 3rd – April 14th
No Class 4/7

Group B:

Saturday Mornings 10 am – 11:30 am
Six Weeks
Begins March 7th – April 18th
No Class 4/4

To register, a $100 deposit is required. Non-refundable unless you find someone to fill your spot. The deposit covers the first and last session. Prior to registration, call (803)242-9426 or email programs@mendingstridesranch.com to confirm availability. Full cost of program is $300.

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.