HeadWinds Ranch / HeadWinds Therapeytic Horsemanship was established to benefit all individuals interested in gaining knowledge within the equine field and to learn/improve riding skills. Special equine facilitated therapies and riding lessons are offered through HeadWinds for those dealing with hardship, physical and developmental disability, domestic violence and mental health issues. These pro
gram segments are under the direction of certified professionals and can be authorized by an individual’s acting physician or therapist
Our services:
-Hippotherapy sessions: Equine facilitated physical therapy
Therapeutic group horsemanship lessons for the developmental and physical impaired. Continuing and Eight week sessions available
-EFL (Equine Facilitated Learning) These sessions are under the direct supervision of a participant's personal health professional (physical therapist, teacher, psychologist, mental health advisor, ect.)
-After school, summer and Kids at risk programs:
Children’s Day Camps: summer sessions consisting of a three day enrollment. Basic ground and grooming skills; horsemanship lessons and trail rides. Pet therapy (mini horses) to local hospitals, senior care facilities and on site sessions
-Riding clinics and educational workshops/seminars:
-Day programs for seniors / EAAT (equine-assisted activities and therapies) Activities: grooming; watching and leading; Painting, crafts and journal writing.
-Family Fun Days: A day of various activities for program participants and their families. These events can double as fundraisers and volunteer appreciation. Activities may include short trail rides, mini horsemanship lessons, games and face painting.
