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Horses as Healers

From autism and anxiety to PTSD and cerebral palsy, horses can play a powerful role in improving our physical and mental health.

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From autism and anxiety to PTSD and cerebral palsy, horses can play a powerful role in improving our physical and mental health. Here we profile some incredible programs that are making a difference through equine-assisted activities, equine-assisted therapy, equine-assisted learning, equine-facilitated psychotherapy, hippotherapy, therapeutic riding, and therapeutic driving.

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Curious? Find an Equine Therapy Center Near You

Use our map to find a horse therapy center near you. Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement by Hope in the Saddle. Before committing to any equine center, do your own research to make sure your time and money are going to a beneficial organization

Curious? Find an Equine Therapy Center Near You

Use our map to find a horse therapy center near you. Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement by Hope in the Saddle. Before committing to any equine center, do your own research to make sure your time and money are going to a beneficial organization.

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