"Throughout the world, hundreds of thousands of individuals with and without special needs experience the rewarding benefits of equine assisted activities and therapies (EAAT). A physical, cognitive, or emotional special need does not limit a person from interacting with horses. In fact, such interactions can prove highly rewarding. So whether it is a five year old with autism, a veteran dealing with PTSD, or a senior citizen battling dementia, research shows that individuals of all ages who participate in EAAT can experience physical and emotional rewards through the unique relationship formed with the horse that can lead to increased confidence, mobility and self-esteem.

"Programs offered by Full Circle under the umbrella term of EAAT may have a specific orientation or draw from several concentrations depending upon the needs of the individual. Programs such as V.E.T.T. (veteran equine transition therapy) specifically for veterans may include therapeutic horsemanship and equine assisted psychotherapy (EAP). Monthly field trips for individuals with Alzheimer’s and their care-givers would fall under the equine assisted learning (EAL) concentration, while our weekly group lessons for adults with special needs from ARC and Jawonio participate in a combined concentration of therapeutic riding and equine assisted learning. As part of a workshop, children in grief counseling through United Hospice of Rockland’s Healing Hearts program participate in a full day of EAAT that combines therapeutic riding, equine assisted learning and equine assisted psychotherapy."

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Programs Available at Full Circle
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)
Field Trips
Hippotherapy (EAT)
Therapeutic Horsemanship
Veteran Equine Transition Therapy (VETT)
Workshops

Location: Pomona

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