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Equine Therapy

Equine Therapy, also known as Equine-Assisted Therapy, provides an avenue of healing for teens with mental health or substance use disorders by interacting with and taking care of horses–including riding them!
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What conditions can be treated with equine therapy?

Equine therapy can help clients with all sorts of mental and emotional conditions, such as:

  • Behavioral issues
  • Relational and social issues
  • Grief
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Depression
  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Substance use disorders
  • Eating disorders
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

What are the benefits of equine therapy?

Addiction Recovery

Equine therapy can help those recovering from substance use disorders by helping clients process their feelings, develop a work ethic, and exercise care for others.

Stress Reduction & Management

Horses are generally calm, providing a more relaxing experience for those interacting with them and taking care of them, reducing stress.

Communication Skills

Working with horses is a great way to exercise communication skills, especially non-verbal communication.

General Mental health

Helpful for treating anxiety, depression, and proclivities toward isolation by providing a sense of emotional connection and trust.

Equine Therapy for Teen Addiction and Mental Health at Horizon Recovery

Equine therapy is one of the featured holistic therapies we offer teens recovering from addiction and mental health disorders.

Some of our other therapies include:

  • Art Therapy
  • Yoga
  • Music Therapy
  • Meditation
  • Pet Therapy

Would your teen benefit from a recovery program like ours? Contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment today.

How We Care

We're not your typical recovery center.

Addiction and mental health recovery mean caring for the whole person, leaving no stone unturned.
Here's what you and your teen can expect from us.

Proven and effective treatments.

These are offered by some of the best in the field, who understand the complexities of teen addiction and mental health.

A program for teens at every step of their journey.

We offer all levels of care, featuring clinical and holistic therapies and services.

Patient, understanding, and empathetic therapists.

They ensure clear communication with your teen as well as your family.

Caring clinicians ready to hear your teen’s needs.

They specialize in adolescent and teen care for treatments that other centers don’t offer.

Self-care and life improvement opportunities.

These include independent living skills, neuroplasticity, education services, music lessons, trauma-informed book studies, and self-care workshops.

Innovative clinical therapies.

These include Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Individual and Group Therapy, Medication Management, and Family Therapy.

Therapies for the whole person.

We heal the mind and body through holistic therapies, including Equine, Music, Yoga, Meditation/Mindfulness, Pet, and Art.

See what real parents say about their teen’s

Guiding your teen’s path to mental clarity, sobriety, and a hopeful future.
For more information or to schedule a visit, please reach out to us today.

Our empathetic and caring team is here to support you every step of the way.
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1200+ Families Served
Teens & Young Adults from 12 to 20 years old