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Therapeutic Riding Program

Our specialty is working with individuals, small groups and families with emotional or psychiatric challenges.

Lisa May is a Certified Grief counselor and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who holds a Masters Degree in Social Work. Over the last 20 years, while working in psychiatric rehabilitation, drug & alcohol recovery, and Hospice Lisa has developed therapeutic horsemanship programs especially for people with challenges. She has presented at regional and national conferences addressing horsemanship for women trauma survivors and adults with mental illness. Lisa is a certified instructor with the North American riding for the Handicapped Association and the first coach in the U.S. accredited in the
"Ride With Your Mind"(TM) method.
The benefits of Therapeutic Horsemanship include:

Increased tolerance for frustration
Teamwork and problem-solving practice
Bonding with an animal and companions
Improved self-esteem & motivation
Development of mutual trust
Awareness of hidden abilities
Improved attention, communication, and interpersonal skills
A sense of accomplishment applicable
to other activities in life

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