Equine Therapy
Equine therapy is a unique, experiential form of healing that invites connection between humans and horses in a calm, supportive setting. At Changed by Fire, equine therapy is one of the ways we help burn survivors explore emotional resilience, self-trust, and healing after trauma.
You do not need to have horse experience to benefit. The focus is not on riding, but on relationship - how you show up, communicate, and engage with the horse. These sessions are about learning from the moment, without judgment or pressure.
How Equine Therapy Supports Healing
Horses are sensitive, intuitive animals that respond to non-verbal cues. For survivors who have experienced trauma, working with a horse can reveal inner patterns, increase emotional awareness, and support nervous system regulation.
Equine therapy may help with:
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Building self-trust and personal boundaries
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Calming anxiety and hypervigilance
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Improving emotional regulation
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Reconnecting with one’s body and presence
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Processing trauma in a non-verbal, somatic way
These sessions often offer clarity, reflection, and a sense of peace that is difficult to access in traditional settings.
What to Expect During a Session
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Equine therapy is offered in a quiet outdoor setting, typically one-on-one. No riding is required or expected.
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Sessions may include:
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Introduction to the horse and environment
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Ground-based activities like brushing, leading, or observing
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Time to notice your body’s responses and emotional shifts
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Support from a trained equine facilitator
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You’ll be guided at your own pace, with space to reflect and integrate what comes up. This modality is especially helpful for those who don’t feel ready to process verbally, but are open to relational healing.
Is Equine Therapy Right for Me
This service may be a good fit if you:
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Are interested in reconnecting with yourself through nature or animals
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Feel overwhelmed or stuck in traditional talk-based settings
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Experience anxiety, emotional numbness, or difficulty trusting others
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Want to explore healing through gentle movement and interaction
Equine therapy meets you where you are—no expectations, just presence and possibility.
Learn More or Get Connected
Equine therapy is one of several holistic services offered through Changed by Fire. To ask questions, learn more about upcoming session availability, or see how this service might support your healing, get in touch.
You can also explore our full list of Healing Modalities designed to help survivors, families, and care professionals move forward together.