Changing lives
one hoof print
at a time.

At Equine-Assisted Therapy we’re all about heart-to-hoof connections. We believe in the power of horses to open doors to personal breakthroughs for individuals facing emotional, physical, and mental challenges. 

It is our mission to create life-enriching horsemanship experiences that uplift and empower our participants to enhance their well-being.

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We are an Equine-Assisted Therapy Organization located in St. Louis, Missouri.

Equine-Assisted Therapy, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing therapeutic horseback riding and non-riding activities for individuals with challenges within the St. Louis area.

Learn more about us

2003

Year Established

2

Locations

19

Therapy Horses

100%

Satisfaction Rate

Our Equines

Equine-Assisted Therapy has several incredible horses, who provide vital therapeutic services and now eagerly await your sponsorship to continue their impactful work.

Meet Our Team

We have a an amazing team at Equine Assisted Therapy. We take working with our participants seriously.  All our instructors are proudly certified through EAGALA, SpiritHorse, or PATH CTRI.

Our Team
Rich Race
Instructors Team
Nicole Lesh
Instructors Team
Mary Downey-Jones
Instructors Team

What our clients say

Noah with a horse at Equine-Assisted Therapy

"After suffering from PTSD and constant anxiety attacks, I started equine psychotherapy.  After several sessions, we started to get to the hard stuff-the memories and feelings that kept me up at night.  When you feel something, a horse feels it as well.  Just like me, Bennett did not like these feelings.  When I would recount my trauma, Bennett would start to walk away. He became a physical symbol that once caused me so much anguish.  I began to interact with my friends more, I became more interested in class, and most of all, I began to feel safe again.  I credit all of this to the wonderful people and horses at Equine Assisted Therapy."

Noah
Participant at Equine-Assisted Therapy
Olivia riding at Equine-Assisted Therapy

"Olivia was diagnosed with a mitochondrial disorder that quickly progressed to neuromuscular involvement and significant anxiety. Riding proved very beneficial, aiding in stretching her tight leg muscles, improving core strength, and balance.  Olivia gained confidence, independence, reduced anxiety, and enhanced social skills through therapy.It is an incredible place and it has changed her life for the better."

Bonnie
Parent of Olivia