Christian Riding Academy is a 501 (c ) (3) non-profit charity dedicated to helping survivors of domestic violence heal and become emotionally and physically stronger.  With the use of horses and scripture our clients can experience personal growth they thought they may never achieve.
Horses offer unique traits that have made them a top choice for animal-assisted therapies.
Building therapeutic rapport can take time as participants working toward building trust and practicing vulnerability in session. Having the horse present may offer a sense of peace, as they only will react to the client's behavior and emotions with no threat of bias or any judgment of their emotional experience.
Horses are keen observers and are vigilant and sensitive to movement and emotion. They often mirror a client's behavior or emotions, conveying understanding and connection that allows the client to feel safe.
This also allows for clients to maintain a sense of self-awareness, using the horse's behavior and interactions for feedback and opportunities to check in and process what is happening in the moment. Some other potential benefits of equine assisted services include increased adaptability, distress tolerance, emotional awareness, independence, impulse control, self-esteem, social awareness, and social relationships.
Along with the equine assisted services we offer supportive scripture from the Bible for those open to spiritual growth.
With the help of professionals, volunteers, grants, donations, and fundraisers we are be able to provide equine assisted services to survivors of domestic violence free of charge.
We provide one-on-one equine assisted sessions that progress as the client does.  Christian faith guidance is offered to those interested in spiritual growth. The equine assisted service consists of at least one experienced equestrian and one volunteer.