Our mission is all in our name… 

Our bigger mission is how we seek to make a positive change in the world:

We work to enhance the field of equine assisted services through research to prove the power and efficacy of our therapies. Research proves to the mental health and medical communities that equine assisted therapies work, showing that they are much more than a pony ride or patting a horse, and they are more than recreational therapy. We seek to prove they are a powerful primary treatment strategy in their own right. Why does this matter? So insurance companies will reimburse equine therapy providers at fair rates, doctors and psychologists will refer their patients to equine therapy, and philanthropists and foundations will be more likely to donate or provide grants to equine therapy centers.

Advocacy is about promoting the field of equine assisted services, not just in the mental health community, but also in the equine industry. We want to bring the benefits of equine therapy to people who already have horses in their lives. Who else can benefit more from equine assisted activities and practices? Promoting equine assisted services opens up career opportunities for equine professionals, as well as supporting professionals who already work in the field, such as farriers and veterinarians. Equine assisted services provide an opportunity for useful service for horses who may not be able to work in traditional roles, whether because of lameness, age, or physical limitations. We believe this has the potential to decrease the number of horses who are euthanized or slaughtered every year because they can’t fulfill the roles they were intended for.