8,000+

Individual Equine Assisted Counseling sessions completed

400+

Unique clients served

~50

Potential clients on the waitlist for services

5 out of 6

Clients on the waitlist require financial assistance for services

(Based on 2014-2021 data from Dr. Hallie Sheade's private practice)

Does Equine Assisted Counseling Work?

90%

of children/adolescents with emotional and/or behavioral problems saw improvement

82%

of Military Veterans with diagnosed posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) saw improvement

(in comparison to 50-60% who saw improvement using other office-based, evidence-based therapies)

11%

of Military Veterans terminate services before completing 8 or more Equine Assisted Counseling sessions

(in comparison to 20-50% who terminated services using other office-based, evidence-based therapies)

Data collected using clinical mental health assessments. Posttraumatic stress is measured using the PTSD Checklist (PCL-5).

Mission

To improve the mental health and well-being of military service members and family members, at-risk youth, and others with mental health needs through equine assisted activities and therapies including counseling and psychotherapy, therapeutic activities, education, and community engagement.

Vision

To develop a facility exclusively devoted to professional mental health treatment through equine assisted therapies/activities and long-term mental health support at one location.

What are clients saying?

92% of teens/adult clients agree...

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• I think equine-assisted counseling benefits me in ways that traditional office-based counseling cannot.

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Equine-assisted counseling helped me to think more clearly to reduce distressing emotions or behaviors

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​I prefer counseling with the animals involved.

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​I do not feel judged by the horses.

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​Equine-assisted counseling helped me gain a greater understanding or clearer sense of identity.

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​I feel accepted by the horses.

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100% of parents agree...

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The relationship with the horse is an important part of my child’s counseling.

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​My child does not feel judged by the horses.

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​My child is making progress towards treatment goals.

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91% of parents agree...

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Equine assisted counseling has taught my child one or more strategies to solve or cope with problems.

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​I think equine-assisted counseling benefits my child in ways that traditional office-based counseling cannot.

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​My child prefers counseling in outdoor settings.

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​Equine-assisted counseling helped my child increase his/her understanding and appreciation of people.

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My child prefers counseling with horses involved.

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​My child prefers counseling to include activities beyond talking.

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​My child appears to trust the counselor.

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