Group Programs
Healing doesn’t have to happen alone.
Our group programs offer a supportive, interactive space where individuals can connect with others, explore personal growth, and experience the healing power of the herd—together.
Guided by licensed therapists and Eagala-certified equine specialists, these sessions foster resilience, belonging, and emotional well-being through the unique partnership between people and horses.
Group sessions are ground-based and include structured activities designed to promote trust, insight, and connection.
The Healing Ground
Equine-Assisted Therapy for Adults
The Healing Ground is a trauma-informed, equine-assisted group therapy program for adults seeking meaningful healing, connection, and personal growth. Offered by Hope On The Hoof, this experiential program blends mental health treatment with the intuitive power of horses to create a grounded, supportive space for transformation.
Core Focus Areas Include:
- Building trust, belonging, and interpersonal connection
- Reclaiming personal agency, voice, and boundaries
- Healing from trauma, shame, or disconnection
- Exploring identity, self-worth, and purpose
- Developing body awareness and emotional regulation
Barnside Connections
Equine-Assisted Therapy for Young People
Barnside Connections is a trauma-informed, equine-assisted group therapy program designed specifically for children and adolescents ages 7–18. Through structured, experiential sessions with horses, participants build emotional resilience, confidence, and healthy relationships—all in a supportive outdoor setting that encourages authenticity and growth.
Core Focus Areas Include:
- Psychoeducation tailored to age group
- Strengthening emotional regulation and coping strategies
- Developing self-awareness and confidence
- Practicing healthy communication and relationship skills
- Exploring identity and belonging
- Processing trauma, anxiety, or life transitions in a safe environment
Home Front Healing
Equine-Assisted Therapy for Heroes
Home Front Healing is a trauma-informed equine-assisted therapy program designed specifically for military service members, veterans, and first responders. The program provides a unique combination of mental health services and horsemanship activities in a natural, relational setting that fosters healing, regulation, and reintegration.
This program addresses the invisible wounds of trauma and stress by offering participants safe, embodied experiences with horses—nonjudgmental, responsive partners that reflect and respond to human emotion.
Core Focus Areas Include:
- Emotional regulation and trauma recovery
- Nervous system awareness and body-based healing
- Reconnection with purpose, identity, and belonging
- Skill-building, confidence, and empowerment
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