Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAT) integrates traditional therapy with the unique healing and relational benefits of interacting with horses. At Creating Pathways Farm, therapy takes place through a collaborative team that includes a licensed mental health professional, an equine specialist, and our horses.

Through observation and interaction with the horses, you are invited to explore your unique experiences, relationships, emotions, and concerns in a supportive environment. The horses offer honest, present-moment feedback that can help bring greater awareness to patterns and challenges in everyday life.

Together, this work creates opportunities to discover real-life insights and practical solutions while building trust, confidence, connection, and new ways of responding to life’s challenges.

Appointments may take place in one of our indoor or outdoor arenas or in a natural setting on the farm. Your EAT team will be present throughout the session, creating a supportive environment where you can have a direct experience with the horses rather than simply talking about your concerns.

You are invited to engage with the horses at your own pace and comfort level. You may choose to simply observe the horses, interact with them, or participate in activities such as brushing or touching. You may not want to touch a horse at all—and that is completely okay. Riding is not part of Equine-Assisted Therapy.

Your EAT team may offer activities or experiences based on your individual concerns and goals. These might include moving a horse through obstacles or patterns, observing the horse’s responses, or exploring how you communicate and respond in the moment. The horses can provide opportunities to notice thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationship patterns as they naturally unfold.

Following your time with the horses, you will have an opportunity to reflect with your EAT team. Together, you can explore what you experienced, identify meaningful insights, and develop new perspectives and problem-solving skills that can be carried into everyday life.

Our horses live as naturally as possible and are encouraged to develop genuine partnerships with people. They bring their own unique personalities, sensitivity, and presence to our therapy work, making them compassionate and powerful partners in the healing process.

As prey and herd animals, horses are naturally vigilant, balanced, and highly sensitive to their environment. They are keen observers and respond honestly to what they experience in the moment. Unlike people, horses are not influenced by appearance, personal history, circumstances, or the stories we carry with us. They simply respond to what is happening right now.

This honest, non-judgmental response can create a foundation for building trust, confidence, and self-awareness. As you interact with the horses, their feedback is immediate and consistent. Their ability to reflect changes in your behavior, body language, energy, and emotions can help you recognize patterns and become more aware of how you show up in relationships and in everyday life.

Working with the horses invites you into the present moment. In that space of greater awareness and connection, you can begin to explore new possibilities, develop healthier ways of relating, and move toward the relationships and life you desire.

We welcome the opportunity to meet with you, learn more about your individual needs, and create a supportive healing space with our team—including the four-legged members of our team.

45 – 60 minute sessions:
$150 Individuals
$200 Couples
$250 groups up to 4 people

Payment is required at the time of service.
Creating Pathways Farm accepts insurance. Clients are responsible for submitting claims for reimbursement. CPF is not responsible for determining eligibility for insurance benefits/coverage. Insurance coverage varies.

Baron’s Venture is a 501c3 that supports our work by providing need driven client scholarships.

Contact us:
Creatingpathwaysfarm@gmail.com
262.424.5885
708.296.5156