Horse Power Therapy Group (Grades 7-9)
The Horse Power Group is an in-person group therapy program designed for youth in Grades 7–9. This program combines clinically guided group therapy with equine-based activities to support relationship-building, confidence, and emotional awareness during a key developmental stage.
Horse Power is designed for older children and youth who may benefit from experiential learning, responsibility, and structured group support.
Equine activities are paired with group therapy to create meaningful opportunities for connection, reflection, and skill development.
Program Overview
Horse Power integrates group therapy with hands-on equine activities to support social and emotional development in youth.
The program focuses on:
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Building confidence and self-awareness
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Strengthening peer relationships and cooperation
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Developing responsibility, boundaries, and safety awareness
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Supporting emotional regulation in group settings
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Encouraging respectful communication and participation
Sessions are clinician-led and structured, with equine activities used to reinforce group learning in a practical and engaging way.
Throughout This Program You Will Learn
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Basic horse handling, care, and safety
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Stable routines and expectations
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How to work cooperatively within a group
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Relationship-building skills
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Confidence through responsibility and guided participation
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Awareness of emotions and reactions during group activities
Learning takes place through a combination of group discussion, equine activities, and therapist-guided reflection.
Who This Program Is For
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In Grades 7-9
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Who benefit from hands-on, experiential learning
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Who may struggle with confidence, peer relationships, or emotional regulation
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With anxiety, ADHD, or learning differences
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Who respond well to structured routines and animal-assisted environments
Program Format
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In-person equine-assisted group therapy
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Clinician-led sessions paired with equine activities
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Focus on safety, structure, and relationship-building
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Group environment designed to be supportive and predictable
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Program runs for 8 weeks
Schedule:
Mondays, 4:30–6:00 pm
January 12 – March 11, 2026
Age Group:
Grades 7-9
Please note:
At this time, no additional one-to-one support is included as part of this group.