Horses with Wings

Equine Therapy AZ, inc.

501(c)3

Therapeutic Riding and Equine Assisted Learning

Equine Therapy is
A growing and widely-accepted treatment for rehabilitating a range of physical, mental and emotional challenges. Participants experience increased self-confidence and improvement in strength, balance, coordination, attention span, language and social skills through the use of equine partners. Developing a personal relationship with your equine partner through grooming, playing games and riding.

Goals and Expectations

Our goal is to improve the lives of special needs individuals of all ages using a range of therapeutic equine facilitated activities and exercises. Participants can expect to have direct contact with the equine partner and to develop skills such as accountability, problem-solving, and self-control.

Our participants show improvement in the following areas:

Assertiveness Emotional Awareness Empathy Stress Tolerance Impulse Control Flexibility Self-Actualization Independence Self Regard Social Responsibility Inter-Personal Relationships

Conditions/Disorders that our equine therapy program treats for adults, teens and children:

Substance Abuse Addictions Behavior Disorders Mood Disorders Eating Disorders Learning Differences ADHD

Autism Asperger Syndrome Grief/Loss Trauma Bipolar Depression Related Conditions

How do we do this?
We build on 6 keys of success.
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Attitude- How you interpret and react to what happens.

Knowledge- Its what you learn after you know it all that really counts. Tools- No gimmicks, no gadgets. Keep it simple, kind, and effective.

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Techniques- Communication between you and your horse is clear and

understandable.

Time- You have to invest time to improve yourself and your horse. Imagination- Learn to become more imaginative, sensitive, and more
creative when you play with your horse.

-Pat Parelli

The TSTL formula:

Talent is what you are born with. Skills are what can be developed. Try is intestinal fortitude, that never-give-up factor. Luck is spelled W-O-R-K and defined as when preparation meets opportunity.
-Pat Perelli

The process of change.

There are many people who come into this program because they are frustrated with others and want them to change, but as they progress, the biggest breakthroughs come when they realize they are the ones who need to change. There are 4 distinct phases a person tends to go through before they make a change. 1. Denial- it cant be me. 2. Blame- yup, its you. 3. Anger- no need to blame your horse or yourself. 4. Chaos- is the darkest hour before the dawn and that is to accept responsibility for being part of the problem.
-Pat Parelli

So lets get ready to play.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. The Friendly Game The Porcupine Game The Driving Game The Yo-Yo Game The Circling Game The Sideways Game The Squeeze Game

-Pat Parelli

Equine Assisted Learning Activities

This makes use of ground work with an instructor, qualified staff and the participant with their equine partner. Each participant will learn to play the 7 games with their equine partner along with developing the skills necessary for successful social change. Applied behavior analysis, ABA, is a science devoted to understanding and improving human behavior. ABA is used in conjunction with EALA.

Therapeutic Riding Activities

TRA include riding your equine partner and participating in several activities to improve physical strength, coordination, communication and social skills.

Each rider participates in several different activities designed to integrate fun, work and the 6 keys of success.

Whats Next?
Contact us for further information and to set up a tour. We accept several insurance plans. We have alternative payment plans as well as discounts available for multiple pre-paid sessions. Emails: Michelle Mastrangelo, M.Ed BCBA LBA: angelsinautismaz@gmail.com Alison Giberti, Assistant Director of Learning Center alisongiberti.angels@gmail.com Tina Suddath, Assistant Director of Therapy Riding Program tinasuddath.angels@gmail.com