healing with horses

psychotherapy with equine assistance

Our sister company

HEALTHY HEALERS

is now partnered with

was founded in 1994 and has given over 140,000 safe, effective and individualized lessons and therapy treatments and currently serves 250 individuals each week.

Ride On is the only nationally PATH accredited program offering Physical, Occupational & Speech and Language Therapy in the Los Angeles and Ventura Counties

We provide psychotherapy with equine assistance in 90-minute sessions with our equine partners, a licensed clinician, and an equine specialist.

Our clinicians are trained in the

HEAL model

(Human Equine Alliance for Learning)

Ranch locations include Thousand Oaks and Rancho Potrero in beautiful Southern California.

To learn more about PATH standards, please visit https://pathintl.org/

skills development

Together with our highly trained and sensitive equine partners, you will be supported to develop these skills

Nervous System Regulation:

Recognizing internal stress/calm cues and practicing grounding through breath, movement, and connecting with the horse's regulated presence.

Boundary Setting & Assertive Communication: Developing clear boundaries by observing horses' responses to consistency, intention, and respectful limits.

Body Awareness & Interoception:

Rebuilding trust with the body by noticing sensations, fatigue, and emotional responses without judgment, crucial for chronic illness management.

Emotional Regulation & Tolerance:

Practicing presence with difficult emotions during relational tasks, fostering resilience and steadiness.

Self-Compassion & Reduced Self-Criticism: Experiencing acceptance from horses to support a softer inner dialogue and greater self-compassion.

Empowerment & Sense of Agency