FAQ - Equine assisted Psychotherapy for teens and adolescents

There several different types of equine-assisted services.

Therapeutic riding and horsemanship skills

Non-therapy services that are delivered by specially trained or certified equine

professionals. Participants in these adaptive services may experience

naturally healthful benefits of riding nd horsemanship, which could include improvements in physical fitness as well as cognitive, emotional, social, or behavioral skills.

Hippotherapy

Hippotherapy is a specific tool or

treatment strategy that occupational therapy, physical therapy, or speech and language

therapy professionals might use when the treatment plan incorporates horses, often

specifically utilizing equine movement.

Equine-assisted Psychotherapy (This is what we use!)

The Eagala Model is a professional mental health model that has results. Take control of your life and change your results. When you are unable to handle stresses of life and you find yourself in the same situation over and over again, it takes a toll on relationships and your ability to manage life well. Emotions and behaviors become problematic and you end up feeling stuck.

Working with your treatment team of Eagala Certified professionals, learn to effectively create change in your life by incorporating horses into mental health and personal development sessions. Where traditional talk therapy leaves off, involving horses in a safe treatment process empowers you to ‘see’ your behaviors and how those behaviors impact you and others. Free yourself as you find the answers you are looking for.

Sourced from https://www.eagala.org/index

We do, on a case by case basis. We specialize in treating adolescents (12-19 years old), however can treat adults especially if they are interested in Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy or have a teen in their household.

Not at all. No experience with horses is necessary. Any safety concerns will be addressed during the first session you are working with the horses. Our purpose is not to teach riding or horsemanship skills. 

No. The Eagala model used for EAP is a ground-based model and no riding will be done. 

Not at this time. However, I can provide a superbill. This is a document including an itemized list of services provided by Ruby Ridge Ranch. This allows you to bill your insurance company directly and request reimbursement for the services you have paid for.