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Equine Therapy Programs

Mending Strides Ranch is a sanctuary focused on the well-being of people and equines alike.

Our mission is to empower those suffering the effects of trauma, neglect, and hardships through the use of rescued horses in Equine Assisted Therapies. Each session is customized to meet individual treatment and personal growth goals. All activities are conducted on the ground with no riding involved.

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Growing Strides

Growing Strides

Learning to recognize what horses need, how they think and communicate, and how to partner with them in activities is the basis for building a strong relationship. Learning these skills can help “Grow” confidence and self-esteem and will transfer to help form better human relationships.
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Vision Board Saturday

Vision Board Saturday

Let the herd help you reach your goals in 2025. This workshop will help motivate you to set goals and go into 2025 with an action plan. Learn about Vision Board Themes, the creation process and how to use it throughout the year. Participate in an activity with the horses to create the plan and overcome barriers to reach your goal.
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Therapy

Therapy

Through experiential activities with the horses, clients may work on anxiety and stress reduction, trust and relationship issues, emotional regulation, self-acceptance, impulse control, etc.
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Confident Strides

Confident Strides

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
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Courageous Strides

Courageous Strides

This program for Veterans teaches participants how to connect with and work with horses on the ground and apply horsemanship principles to relationships and everyday life.
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Hanging With the Herd

Hanging With the Herd

This free, one hour session generally occurs from 12 – 1 pm on the first Wednesday of the month and is offered to adults. It is a time to relax, meet our horses and hear their rescue stories, groom and just chill with your peers.
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Teen Topics

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.
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Capable Strides

Capable Strides

This is an opportunity for older teens and adults to volunteer by taking care of the horses.
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Empowered Strides Summer Camp

Empowered Strides Summer Camp

This fun camp for girls 10-14 years old focuses on empowering girls to confidently try new experiences, to persevere through challenges and to be compassionate to themselves during the learning process.
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At Mending Strides, our programs help individuals build confidence, strengthen life skills, and enhance overall emotional well-being. 

For those navigating the lasting effects of trauma, our team of licensed therapists and equine specialists provides guidance and support, helping clients gain new perspectives, process past experiences, and discover greater fulfillment and joy in their daily lives.

We have created a peaceful, nature-centered environment where healing and personal growth can flourish. Whether walking our meditation trails, practicing mindfulness and grounding techniques, developing practical life skills, or caring for the horses, every aspect of the ranch is intentionally designed to foster connection, resilience, and renewal—helping mend hearts one stride at a time.

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6 Benefits of Equine-Assistance Therapy

Improved Confidence

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

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

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

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

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

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.
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