Dream Catcher of L.A. Therapeutic Riding Centers

Equine Assisted Learning (EAL), helps individuals better understand themselves and others through participating in activities with the horses and then discussing feelings, behaviors, and patterns. The debriefing process seeks to bridge the horse activities from the arena back to "real life," inviting people to reflect, generalize, and apply new insights. EAL can improve teamwork, problem-solving, leadership ability, effective communication, relationship, and enhance authenticity.

Equine Assisted Psychology (EAP), which involves a team consisting of a licensed clinical professional, a certified equine specialist, and a trained horse has been shown to be effective in treating a variety of mental health and human development needs such as behavioral issues, attention deficit disorder, substance abuse, eating disorders, abuse issues, depression, anxiety, anger management, conflict resolution, relationship problems and communications. EAP is experiential in nature. Participants learn about themselves by participating in activities with horses and then discussing feelings, behaviors and patterns.

Horses for Forces, which is offered at no charge to veterans, tailors equine-assisted activities and therapy programs to address issues faced by wounded and traumatized military personnel, while providing a supportive and therapeutic environment for families and loved ones.