Programming at Harnessing Hope
Therapeutic Riding
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL)
Therapeutic Riding
Therapeutic riding lessons are semi-private once a week 1 hour sessions. Lessons focus on interpersonal growth and emotional co-regulation with the equine. Riders utilize a horse handler volunteer and up to 2 sidewalkers to support them emotionally, cognitively or physically. These sessions may occur mounted or unmounted, depending on the lesson of the day.
Private lessons available upon request.
Insurance is not currently accepted. We are an ESA (Indiana Education Scholarship Account) approved provider.
Therapeutic Driving
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL)
Therapeutic Riding
Therapeutic driving lessons are semi-private once a week 1 hour sessions. Lessons focus on interpersonal growth and emotional co-regulation with the equine. Therapeutic Driving is unique because it is done with 2 sets of driving lines. The participant can have as much control as they are able with the assistance of an instructor on board. Driving is an excellent opportunity for anyone to gain new perspectives and partnerships with a horse!
Private lessons available upon request.
Insurance is not currently accepted. We are an ESA (Indiana Education Scholarship Account) approved provider.
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL)
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL)
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL)
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is interpersonal skill building, polyvagal nerve based opportunities for groups. These are unmounted one-time or concurrent sessions on our farm or on your location that build on the previous lesson. EAL is very adaptable to current classroom or group topics and are excellent for schools, groups, scouts, recovery houses, adults, and employee team building to name a few.
We also offer mobile visits on your location! Send us a message to find out more!
Mobile Equine Assisted Learning Classroom
Learning with Horses- At your location!
At Harnessing Hope, our mission is to provide high-quality programs and services that meet the unique needs of our participants. We recognize not everyone is able to come out to the farm and wanted to eliminate the transportation barrier to Equine Assisted Learning Services by providing a one of a kind, Mobile Equine Classroom experience.
Meeting people where they are- Mentally and Physically
At one of our Mobile Equine Classroom visits to a High School during finals week, the Principal came outside and asked, "What exactly are you teaching out here?... the whole school feels lighter."
It's amazing what a horse can do to bring someone back into their body and assist in finding a sense of calm confidence. During our programs we plant the seeds of co-regulation and share coping mechanisms to utilize in real life situations. The horses nervous systems, which are five times larger than our own, bring us into their balanced state and give our bodies a chance to recharge in a noticeable way.
What do we need to serve you?
Our mobile unit needs an area where a large truck and trailer can park that is safe from traffic and other hazards. As well as permission to operate in that space. Cost is determined by the length of programming and travel time.
We tailor our polyvagal nerve, interpersonal skill based equine programming to meet the needs of our participants such as:
- Weekly concurrent sessions for a Middle School Class
- 15 minute Finals Week stress-reducing rotations for an entire High School
- Mobile and Farm hybrid sessions for an adult recovery program
- After School diversion program for High School
We're always open to new ideas that you may have and serving those throughout Central Indiana!
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Every contribution we receive helps us say "YES!" to one more rider, driver or group to attend programming at Harnessing Hope!