Human Services
Courageous Strides Equine Therapy of the PNW is about introducing people with stress, anxiety, trauma, injury, and insecurities to the human-horse relationship. Horses are soft hearted herd animals who want to form simple, clear, and positive relationships. Horses don’t judge, ask questions, or impose. They live in the moment and ask their human partners to be in the moment with them. Our equine therapy program removes the pressures of opening up and healing with a person. It allows people to form meaningful relationships and heal with horses that genuinely want you in their herd.
Equine holistic therapy combines the therapeutic benefits of equine-assisted therapy with holistic approaches to promote healing and well-being. This approach utilizes the unique bond between humans and horses, along with natural remedies, to address physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
Available Pathways
Horsemanship
For the person who wants to learn new skills in an environment that enables them to work on their own challenges.
Peer Counseling
For the person who wants to partner with a peer counselor to work through challenges while being active & learning new skills.
PATH Program
For the person who wants to partner with a horse to experience horse led healing while learning to ride & care for a horse.
EAGALA Program
For the person who wants to partner with a clinical therapist in the presence of warm & kind animals and nature.