When someone says “therapy horse,” most people automatically think of an older horse that is calm and that has been trained for the job. However,
: , Leg Up Farm! Here’s her story: “Cinderella’s Glass Slippers, aka Ella, has been a therapy horse in our program since 2012. She is
Pedro the therapy pony gives confidence to a young rider with a prosthetic leg. Pedro is a little bay therapeutic riding pony at Saddle Up!
“When my son Evan started riding Gary he was almost 4 years old, had no language, never slept through the night, had rigid routines, and
Tommy’s journey in the world of Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT) began when he stepped onto the trailer leaving behind his life as an Amish cart horse…
Scientific studies have proven that equine-assisted therapies have a positive impact on veterans, decreasing PTSD symptoms, increasing participation in daily life, and improving confidence, trust, and acceptance of self and others.
“The animal-human bond has been extensively studied and researched, showing to promote wellness, body-awareness, and positive health effects.” Trigger warning: Article contains mentions of suicide,
Gideon came to us with scars from where a halter had been on for so long and so tight that his skin was permanently damaged.
Dooleyssmoothscotch “Dooley” came from champion bloodlines, but he was born to be a champion among children (and some adults) with various challenges—I just didn’t know
I have volunteered at Saddle Up! since 2007 and I have worked with many amazing horses, but Boomer (a.k.a. Boom Boom or The Boominator) is unmatched