Hooves for the Heart

A therapeutic riding program to
help heal emotional problems in children

Hooves for the Heart is a therapeutic horseback riding program in Colorado where minds are healed through the intervention of equine companions. This course has been developed over 12 years and has been used as part of the healing for over 1000 emotionally disturbed children.

Children suffering from any of the following problems have shown progress after completing the therapeutic riding:

*Autism
*Depression
*ADD /ADHD
*Bipolar Disorder
*Attachment Issues
*Tourette Syndrome
*Sexual Misconduct
*Asperger Syndrome
*Self Esteem Problems
*Conduct Disorders (OCD)
*Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
*Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
*Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Terena Thomas, founder of Hooves for the Heart, has been successfully using horse interventions to help heal emotionally disturbed children since 1988. Her specialized skills in dealing with high risk and violent children have enabled her to design this powerfully effective riding program.

Terena has won numerous awards in Western and English equitation. She is an accomplished rider in cross country jumping, dressage, horsemanship, reining and trail. She and her horse were the 1991 Colorado State champions in the trail competition.

Her love of horses and children creates an atmosphere of respect and honor for all living creatures.

Through the University of Colorado, Terena is conducting research on the success of this specialized program. She proudly offers the riding program which has resulted from her experience.

Every course is tailored to the individual needs of each child and will provide:

*increased self esteem
*enhanced body awareness
*better balance
*longer attention span
*improved listening skills
*fine tuned compliance
*growth in self control
*improved academic ability
*enhanced sensory integration
*joyful memories
*fun

Hooves for the Heart offers therapeutic riding lessons throughout the year. These classes, usually given in Gypsum, are one-on-one. Optimum success is reached with parental support and encouragement.

$75 per lesson or 5 for $300.

Workstudy programs are available or Terena will do program development at your house. Call for pricing.

A manual, written by Terena," It’s Not Just Horsing Around: A strategic design for equine assisted therapy with high risk children" will be available in 2004. This book covers the step-by-step plan of specialized riding lessons for children suffering from emotional disorders. The goal of the book is to provide guidance, insight and knowledge to professionals interested in starting or enhancing a program of their own.

Manual Price $15.00 + s/h

Presentations: Terena’s enthusiastic talks and demonstrations are a great way to introduce her unique therapeutic riding program to your area. You can make a difference in the lives of children through the use of her techniques. Two-day workshops and one-day seminars are available at your location. The two-day workshop is a great hands-on approach, while the one-day seminar is designed for a classroom setting.

Workshop $500.00* Seminar $300.00*

Program development is available for your stable. If you already have a program in place or would like to begin one, Terena can show you how to add her powerful interventions to your current curriculum to help you reach difficult children more successfully.

Program Development $175.00 /day* or $800.00 /5 days*

* Plus travel and expenses.

To make a difference in the life of a child call Hooves for the Heart at 970-524-8724 or email us at terena@caninecountryschool.com.

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Terena Thomas, CPDT
Head Trainer
14503 Colorado River Road
Gypsum, CO 81637
Phone: 970-524-TRAIN (8724)
www.caninecountryschool.com
terena@caninecountryschool.com

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