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Mission: "Leading With Horses" is an innovative platform for mental health professionals to utilize while engaging with clients. Our Equine Facilitated Learning and Coaching (EFL) program is non-riding and psychotherapy based, in an environment that fosters social, emotional, and behavioral growth. Our program is flexible, changing to meet current needs of the community. Through collaborative efforts and community outreach we address youth development, school social structure, the awareness of anti-bullying and suicide prevention. We also invite military families to a program that will encourage communication and bonding with the entire family or spouse rather than just treating an individual. Our talented herd of horses provide a unique transformational learning opportunity. Based on cognitive science, intuitive learning, and sequential processing, EFL empowers people to overcome challenges brought on by PTSD, and through the healing process to achieve their full potential. It is our belief that creative learning environments will put kids on the path to becoming tomorrow’s inventors, thinkers, and leaders.

Target demographics: The mental health community

Geographic areas served: Spokane, Washington

Programs: Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy, and sanctuary to retired sport horses.