Equine Therapy with Horses & Donkeys in Santa Clarita

Connect with horses and donkeys in a therapeutic experience focused on these animals alone, rather than a visit with the barn's other animals. A staff member or volunteer facilitates your interaction and helps keep it safe. The animals' needs and natural routines come first, so their availability may vary.

Itinerary

Equine therapy allows us to practice confidence and leadership skills. Through a specific Gentle Barn technique of grooming horses, you will become aware of your own body language and that of the horse and connect deeply. Afterward, you will take your horse on a walk and immediately get feedback from the horse as she or he trusts and follows you. In the horse world, no two horses are the same; one is the leader, and one is the follower. The same is true when we are in the company of a horse. In this program, you will learn how to hold your body, transmit your intention, and convey your energy to become a gentle leader. Each equine therapy session is an hour long, is perfect for anyone looking to expand their inner strength, courage, leadership, and voice, and can be used either in tandem with or outside of traditional talk therapy.

Important details

• Ages 14+ only
• Leave pets at home. Service dogs are allowed on the property but cannot enter animal enclosures. Bringing a pet will result in being asked to leave without a refund.
• Complete a waiver for every participant before arrival. A guardian must sign an individual waiver for each minor. Any unfinished waivers must be completed on arrival, reducing your session time.
• Avoid contact with other horses, donkeys, outdoor birds, or cows for 24 hours before your visit. Wear clothing and shoes that have not contacted these animals since being washed. You cannot enter the animal enclosures if these precautions are not followed.
• Wear closed-toe shoes to enter animal areas; sandals, flip-flops, and other open-toed shoes are not permitted.
• Sanitize your hands on arrival.
• Bring your own water bottle; water is not provided.
• This is a therapeutic animal interaction, not clinical therapy. Staff and volunteers are not therapists and do not provide medical or mental health advice.