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About Equine Therapy

Equine Therapy, also known as Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAT), is a holistic therapeutic approach incorporating horses to aid in the healing of individuals facing addiction challenges. This therapy harnesses the therapeutic power of the human-horse bond to promote emotional growth and well-being. Equine Therapy engages clients in activities such as grooming, feeding, and leading a horse, which can help develop trust, improve communication, and build self-esteem. By interacting with horses, individuals learn non-verbal communication, develop emotional regulation, and build self-confidence—crucial skills for overcoming addiction.

Therapists and equine specialists guide participants through carefully structured activities that address various aspects of addiction, including impulse control, responsibility, and emotional support. The serene environment and interactions with the gentle creatures promote healing and self-discovery. Equine Therapy is particularly beneficial for those who may struggle to express themselves verbally, creating opportunities for personal growth through experiential learning.

Addiction Treatment Services connects individuals with a comprehensive directory that includes rehab centers across the USA offering Equine Therapy as part of their addiction treatment programs. This service ensures access to trusted facilities that provide specialized equine-assisted sessions as a part of their approach to treatment.

Every listing on this page is a real, licensed provider. We are an independent directory: calling the helpline is confidential, and you are never obliged to enter any program you are shown. You can also reach the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357, 24 hours a day.

Centers Offering Equine Therapy

2 verified facilities matching this treatments.

The Heights Houston Drug Rehab & Mental Health Treatment

Houston, Texas

Joint Commission accredited

24-Hour Clinical Care Intensive Outpatient Outpatient +1

Accepts 15 insurance plans

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Hower Lodge

Lake Arrowhead, California

Intensive Outpatient Medically Assisted Detox Partial Hospitalization Program

Accepts 4 insurance plans

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What to Look For in a Center Offering Equine Therapy

Equine Therapy is clinical content — part of what actually happens in the treatment hours, as opposed to where you sleep or what the building looks like. Because almost every program lists a long menu of services, the useful questions are about dose and delivery: how often, for how long, in what format, and by whom.

Who delivers it

The licensure or certification of the person providing the service, not just the facility's claim to offer it.

Ask about Equine Therapy Who delivers Equine Therapy here, and what license or certification do they hold?

Frequency and format

How many sessions a week, and whether they are individual or delivered to a group of twenty.

Ask about Equine Therapy How many sessions of Equine Therapy will I have each week?

Fidelity to the model

Structured therapies have training and supervision requirements. Ask how staff were trained and how adherence is supervised.

Ask about Equine Therapy Is Equine Therapy delivered individually or in a group, and how large is the group?

How progress is measured

Programs that track outcomes with standardised measures tend to be the ones paying attention to whether treatment is working.

Ask about Equine Therapy How do you measure whether Equine Therapy is helping me?

Whether it is included in the price

Some services are quoted separately or offered only in a higher tier. Confirm before admission.

Ask about Equine Therapy Is Equine Therapy included in the quoted rate?

Questions to Ask About Equine Therapy. Ask these on the first call, before you tour anything or send a deposit. Written answers are better than verbal ones, and a program that will not answer plainly has answered.

If you would rather not make those calls yourself, our specialists will make them with you — confidential, at 1-888-685-2199. You can also check how accreditation works, what your insurance is likely to cover, or the payment options available if you are uninsured.

Equine Therapy: Frequently Asked Questions

What is Equine Therapy used for in addiction treatment?

Clinical services address the psychological, behavioral and social side of a substance use disorder — the patterns, triggers, relationships and untreated mental health conditions that sit underneath the use. They are what distinguishes treatment from detox: withdrawal management alone, without a course of clinical care behind it, has a poor record on its own.

How often should I receive Equine Therapy?

Frequency matters more than availability. A service listed on a website but delivered once a fortnight in a large group is a different product from the same service delivered twice a week individually. Ask for the weekly schedule in writing and compare programs on that.

Is Equine Therapy covered by insurance?

Covered services are usually billed as part of the authorised level of care rather than itemised, so the practical questions are whether the facility is in-network and how many days or sessions your plan authorises. Some adjunct services fall outside the covered benefit and are billed separately — ask which ones before you admit.

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