The outside of a horse,
is good for the inside of a man....
Winston Churchill
A little about ourselves
Red Horse Farm is an Eagala Certified Horse Therapy Farm, with two sites in the Battleground area to serve you. We have indoor and outdoor arenas available, indoor seating areas for your use, and are fully insured. Our goal is to provide you with the best service possible, a variety of horses, activities and props for your sessions, and a peaceful setting for you to work and enjoy. Although we are an Eagala certified horse therapy farm, we are very open to whatever needs you and your clients have. If you have a client who just wants to brush and pet a horse, we can provide that, or how about using paint on a horse for art therapy? Just let us know what you and your clients need. We can service group activities, up to about 20 people easily. More than 20, please give us some advance notice so we can get set up.
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Why use horses?
Naturally intimidating to many, horses are large and powerful. This creates a natural opportunity for some to overcome fear and develop confidence. Working alongside a horse, in spite of those fears, creates confidence and provides wonderful insight when dealing with other intimidating and challenging situations in life.
Like humans, horses are social animals, with defined roles within their herds. They would rather be with their peers. They have distinct personalities, attitudes and moods; an approach that works with one horse won’t necessarily work with another. At times, they seem stubborn and defiant. They like to have fun. In other words, horses provide vast opportunities for metaphorical learning, an effective technique when working with even the most challenging individuals or groups.
Most importantly, horses mirror human body language. Many complain, "This horse is stubborn. That horse doesn't like me," etc. The lesson is that if they change themselves, the horses respond differently. Horses are honest, which makes them especially powerful messengers.
Like humans, horses are social animals, with defined roles within their herds. They would rather be with their peers. They have distinct personalities, attitudes and moods; an approach that works with one horse won’t necessarily work with another. At times, they seem stubborn and defiant. They like to have fun. In other words, horses provide vast opportunities for metaphorical learning, an effective technique when working with even the most challenging individuals or groups.
Most importantly, horses mirror human body language. Many complain, "This horse is stubborn. That horse doesn't like me," etc. The lesson is that if they change themselves, the horses respond differently. Horses are honest, which makes them especially powerful messengers.