Equine Therapeutic Connections is committed to serving the needs of children and adults through equine assisted therapy.

Come kick the dust up and support a great organization.

The need for donations are greater than ever! Your participation will support the therapeutic needs of women, veterans and children through equine assisted therapy and therapeutic riding.  Please consider donating today! 

At Equine Therapeutic Connections (ETC) we bring people together to help breakdown the barriers in their lives.

We use the four pillars of the Eagala model.  All sessions are facilitated by a team of a mental health provider, an equine specialist and the horses.  We believe the client has their own solutions; the horses just help them find it.  We follow the Eagala code of ethics in everything we do.  All work is done from the ground, there is no riding.

Horses help clients with

Grief and loss

Self confidence

Addiction

Depression

Leadership

Teambuilding

Increased goal attainment

Autism

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)

EAP is a powerful, non-traditional experiential therapy which guides the clients to learn about themselves and others through the use of horses. Clients participate in hands-on therapeutic activities designed and facilitated by a Licensed Mental Health Clinician and an Equine Specialist to address their treatment goals. The therapies are tailored to fit each client’s needs and focus on the relationship between the client and the horse(s). This interaction often tends to mirror personal life issues, behaviors and attitudes. This effective and unique therapeutic method serves to bypass the intellect and facilitates a healing internal emotional connection. All work is provided by an EAGALA Certified team.

Working With Horses Help Adults

  • Slow down
  • Experience and appreciate the present moment, making emotional issues more accessible
  • Increase assertiveness and self confidence
  • Improve communication skills in personal relationships
  • Reach a place of self-discovery, self-acceptance and understanding

Working With Horses Helps Children

  • Improve social skills
  • Learn to problem solve
  • Change negative behaviors
  • Increase focus and attention
  • Learn about healthy relationships and boundaries

How To Help

Equine Therapeutic Connections is a New Mexico Non-Profit organization.

All contributions are tax deductible and will be used to provide therapy to victims of trauma. Please make a donation today.

Equine Therapeutic Connections also accepts non-monetary donations, we can always use horse grooming supplies, buckets, feed and office supplies.

Get In Touch

Deborah D. Pierson
10138 Bosque Circle NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114
505.488.0990

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