Learn About Our

Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Programs

in Yavapai County, AZ

We serve ages five and up and offer individual, couple and family therapy. Explore more of our specialized programs below.

Learn more about our approach to Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL). 

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Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Military & First Responders:

Rising Resilience At Rise Canyon Ranch

Discover how equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) produces extraordinary breakthroughs in the lives of active duty, reservists and retired U.S. Military Servicemen and Servicewomen; police officers; firefighters; EMTs and paramedics.

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Equine Programs for Learners:

Rising Readers At Rise Canyon Ranch

Rising Readers is our 8-week, equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning program designed to improve literacy skills through the use of horses and guided activities.

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Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy for At-Risk Youth:

Stable Steps At Rise Canyon Ranch

Stable Steps is an 8-week, equine-assisted psychotherapy program designed specifically to address behavioral, emotional and mental health concerns of at-risk youth. Program curriculum includes therapeutic activities that concentrate on respect for self and others, healthy boundaries, empathy, vulnerability, choices and consequences, emotion regulation and confidence. 

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Workshops

At Rise Canyon Ranch

We conduct workshops that expedite learning, facilitate team development, drive business growth and strengthen leadership skills. These group sessions provide unique opportunities through a series of tasks with horses where participants discover how they truly interact with others and discover their hidden skills.

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