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Many of our Equine Specialists have level 1 certification with the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) as well as training in the Parelli Natural Horse-Man-Ship program. We have years of experience either owning our own horses, managing stables, studying with horse experts and/or working with them from many perspectives.

The methods we use are determined by the need of our clients based on years of horsemanship, therapy, social work and counseling experience. The average age off our staff is 50 with interns that are in their late 20's. Together we bring over 200 years of experience serving people and animals in all walks of life. We function as a team and encourage our clients to see the value of forming supportive community. By collaborating with other organizations and institutions such as NMSU, Community Action, public and private schools, physicians, therapists and private citizens, we are stronger in our mission.

Reference Books

The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice Edited by Dennis Saleebey

She Flies Without Wings: How Horses Touch A Woman's Soul by Mary D. Midkifff

Horses Don't Lie: What Horses Teach Us About Our Natural Capacity For Awareness, Confidence, Courage, and Trust by Cris Irwin with Bob Weber

The Tao of Equus: A Woman's Journey of Healing and Transformation Through the Way of the Horse by Linda Kohanov

All the above can be found at www.Amazon.com.

Introduction to Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy by Patti Mandrell can be found at www.parable.com

Links

Pat Parelli has created a learning program for humans and horses called Parelli Natural Horse-Man-Ship.

EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) is a national organization based in Utah which has certified over 2,000 therapists and equine specialists since 1999.

National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Ride to Pride offers Equine Assisted Programs in Las Vegas, NM.

Equest Counseling offers Equine Assisted programs north of Santa Fe, NM.

Healing Reigns offers Equine Assisted programs in Goodyear, Arizona.

Horse Sense of the Carolina's offers Equine Assisted programs in Marshall, NC.

North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, Inc. (NARHA).