Programs & Services

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 At HAART Ranch, horses are more than therapy partners—they’re mirrors for the human experience. 

Through ground-based sessions led by licensed clinicians, clients explore themes of trust, boundaries, and self-awareness while learning to regulate through connection rather than control. Horses reflect our internal state, helping clients recognize emotions that may be difficult to put into words.

Equine-Assisted Therapy supports individuals and families navigating:

• Trauma and post-traumatic stress
• Anxiety and depression
• Relationship or attachment challenges
• Emotional regulation and self-esteem building
• First responder stress and burnout

Each session is customized to meet the client’s needs, promoting safety, empowerment, and authentic connection.

 Our therapy animals—dogs, goats, donkeys, and even our friendly pig, Merle—offer unconditional presence and acceptance. Sessions may involve grooming, feeding, or simply being still with an animal. These experiences activate calm, curiosity, and connection—allowing the nervous system to reset naturally.

This program is ideal for children, teens, and adults who benefit from sensory grounding and nonverbal emotional support.

Families and groups often rediscover communication and trust through shared experiences with animals.

Our group programs integrate relational exercises, mindfulness, and gentle animal interaction to strengthen bonds and reduce emotional reactivity.

We also offer specialized groups for:

• First Responders and their Families – addressing trauma exposure, compassion fatigue, and the challenges of reintegration
• Youth Programs – building confidence, empathy, and emotional literacy
• Grief & Healing Circles – creating space for release and remembrance through the calming rhythm of nature

Immerse yourself in the quiet strength of the desert. Our half-day and full-day retreats combine guided mindfulness, equine-assisted activities, and restorative practices that encourage participants to slow down, breathe, and listen inward.

Workshops and retreats may include:

• Mindfulness in Motion with Horses
• Healing for Helpers (for clinicians, educators, and first responders)
• Women’s Resilience Circles
• Trauma-Informed Leadership in Nature

HAART partners with local agencies, schools, and first responder organizations to provide trauma-informed education, field experiences, and community events.

We believe in accessibility—because everyone deserves the chance to heal.