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FAQ'S
About Freedom Reins
Frequently asked questions
General
Equine-assisted psychotherapy incorporates horses into the therapeutic process. People engage in activities such as grooming, feeding, and leading a horse while being supervised by a mental health professional.
Goals of this form of therapy including helping people develop skills such as emotional regulation,(https://www.verywellmind.com/how-you-can-practice-self-regulation-4163536) self-confidence, and responsibility. With mature horses weighing anywhere in the range of 900 to 2,000 pounds or more, it might feel a bit intimidating to have such a large, majestic creature participating in your therapy sessions.
Equine therapy, also known as Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAT), is a treatment that includes equine activities and/or an equine environment in order to promote physical, occupational, and emotional growth in persons suffering from ADD, Anxiety,(https://anxietytreatmentexperts.com/equine-assisted-therapy/) Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Dementia, Depression, Developmental Delay, Genetic Syndromes (such as Down Syndrome), traumatic brain injuries, behavioral issues, abuse issues, and many other mental health problems.
We would love to have an answer for that one. We realize that our clients need to be able to participate year round. We have purchased the property and are diligently working on grants and requests to foundations. We unfortunately keep being told "keep up the good work". We realize that we do not reach a high number of clients but we are working with clients that have challenges and therapeutic riding works wonders for them. We will continue to put our time and efforts into securing funds for this indoor. Don't give up on us yet.
That is in the hands of our government. 20 years ago insurance did not cover chiropractic work as it was considered an alternative treatment. Therapeutic riding is also considered an alternative treatment. We know that there is work at the legislative level to try and get insurance companies to cover these costs. You can help by reaching out to your local politicians to continue to bring attention to this cause.
Freedom Reins horses are owned by Denise and are kept on the property year-round. Our amazing volunteers still come and help with the chores and everything that needs to be done during the winter weather. We highly encourage our participants to continue to visit the horses during the winter months. The horses miss all the people and the attention. Come read them a book, come by and brush one of them, or just stop by with a bag of treats; they would love to see you. If you let Denise know ahead of your visit, she will heat up the tack room, and you will probably find a human snack in there also.
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