Equine therapy benefits mental health by fostering increased self-esteem, improved focus and better judgement to routines.  It also reduces aggression and offers a less stressful environment for building new friendships and trust. The opportunity to interact with horses provides a safe, non-judgmental space for practicing vulnerability and processing experiences, positive growth and mindfulness.

Draper Sensory Therapy

Hope In Her Eyes, has also partnered with Terry Draper of Horseback Miracles, to offer Draper Sensory Therapy (DST).  DST is a paradigm shift in the treatment of mental illness and neurological disorders.  It’s a scientifically backed approach leveraging the knowledge of kinesiology, neurophysiology and sensory integration.  Horses are specifically selected and trained to perform a specific cadence, allowing these scientific principles to combine and provide a catalyst that alters a client’s brainwave frequency.

Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Family & Support Services Youth Groups Seasonal Programs Summer Camp Summer Jobs
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health ADHD / ADD Anger Management Anxiety Behavioral Conduct Disorder Depression Dermatillomania Dissociative Disorders Eating Disorders Family Conflict & Distress Fire-Setting Grief / Loss Mental Health Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Personality Disorders Self-Injury Substance Use Teen Issues Trauma / PTSD Womens / Mens Crisis / Safety Bullying Child Abuse / Neglect Crisis / Safety / Prevention Domestic Violence Suicide / Suicidal Ideation Intellectual and Developmental Needs Advocacy Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Communication Disorders Early Intervention Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Learning Disabilities Medical Health / Wellness / Nutrition Physical Disability Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Treatment Services	Outpatient Services Alternative Therapies Equine Assisted / Hippotherapy
Payment Options	County Funding Division of Developmental Disabilities Low Cost / Donation System of Care (CSOCI Medicaid / FlexFunds)

Last Updated: 01/16/25