activities · 2
what they do
direct service · 1
- Therapeutic Riding Program for Individuals with Disabilities Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship InstructionProvides free therapeutic horseback riding lessons taught by PATH-certified instructors to children and adults with special needs and emotional challenges, fostering improvements in speech, core strength, confidence, trust, and independence through structured equine therapy activities.
capacity building · 1
- Capacity Building in Equine-Assisted Services Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship InstructionSupports the development of equine-assisted learning organizations, including helping to start and grow Kachina’s Place, and maintains professional standards through PATH certification.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Barrier-Free Access to Equine Therapy barrier_free_accessLOVING CONNECTIONS provides services free of charge to ensure equal opportunity for all participants to experience the benefits of equine therapy, thereby removing financial barriers to access.
- Equine-Assisted Therapy for Personal Development equine_assisted_therapyLOVING CONNECTIONS utilizes equine-assisted therapy, leveraging the unique qualities of horses as a metaphor for life and companions, to teach individuals to overcome obstacles, foster happiness, compassion, and trust, and create comfort and connection. This approach is tailored to individual needs through one-on-one programming covering all aspects of horsemanship.
- Individualized and Nurturing Learning Environment individualized_instructionThe organization employs individualized teaching methods, primarily through one-on-one sessions, to help riders connect, learn, and relax. This includes a pairing process to match riders with specific horses to foster strong bonds and providing a safe, nurturing, and flexible learning environment that accommodates individual student needs.
named programs · 1
what they call their work
Therapeutic Riding
One-on-one PATH-certified mounted lessons teaching equitation and horsemanship skills to individuals with disabilities, focusing on riding, grooming, ground work, and horse care to promote physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Chaparral Medical Center Partner — Worked as a vet tech helping with the care of both large and small animals.
- Deer Creek Animal Hospital Partner — Worked as a vet tech helping with the care of both large and small animals.
- HAPI Partner — Worked with Jacque helping special needs children in a therapy program called HAPI.
- Ira Schulman’s Retired Racehorse Project Partner — Trained track thoroughbreds for Ira Schulman’s Retired Racehorse Project.