WHO WE ARE

Our Mission 
& Values

To provide a safe and encouraging environment for individuals to grow in physical, emotional, and life skills. In this environment, both humans and equines can develop and practice mutual trust and respect. 

Impact

     We have seen amazing strides in physical abilities and emotional growth and satisfaction. For example, when an elementary school student with Down Syndrome began riding, he was not able to maintain an upright sitting position on the horse for longer than 10 minutes at a time. By the end of his riding program, he was capable of standing in a half-seat position at a trot. 
      An 85+ year old gentleman rode as therapy for a physical condition. He used a cane or walker on the ground, but up on the horse, he could walk, trot, and canter with no hindrances. For a little while each week, he was free and able to enjoy movement. 
      Adults and children with PTSD and/or depression come out to the facility and interact with our horses. They overcome areas of fear, develop self-confidence and learn to trust others again.

About Janice

Janice has been a life-long horse enthusiast with a passion to help both equines and humans have a safe and enjoyable relationship. She loves teaching people how to communicate with and learn the “language of equine”, which helps the people to gain a new understanding of themselves. With the ability to teach multiple learning styles, she is able to bring the complex down to simple steps. As a professional horsewoman, Janice has been helping people on their horsemanship journey for close to twenty years.   

Qualifications

  • Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH)
    Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
    Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning
  • Facility registered as a PATH International Member Center
  • Horses Healing Grief Facilitator Training by Michael Dawson, Philippi Center
  • Certified in Equine Training, Industry & Horse Sense
  • Spanish-California & Nevada Natural Horsemanship 
  • Resistance Free® Trainer & Instructor Accredited by Richard Shrake
  • Graduate of Train The Trainers Program of Western Dressage Association of America
  • B.S. Animal Science; Colorado State University
  • Member, Colorado Horse Council
  • Member, Montrose Chamber of Commerce
  • CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid Certified (Adult, Child, Infant)
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