Equine-Assisted Programs

Building Trust, Confidence, and Growth

At 13 Hands Equine Rescue, our equine-assisted programs create meaningful connections between rescued horses and people seeking healing, growth, and support. These ground-based sessions—ranging from mindfulness and meditation to personal development and emotional regulation—offer participants a chance to build trust, confidence, and self-awareness through the calming, intuitive presence of horses. At the same time, our horses benefit from purposeful interaction, gentle engagement, and the chance to rebuild trust with humans—creating a healing partnership for both horse and human.

All of our equine-assisted program offerings are ground-based and require no prior horse experience!

Mini Horse Experience

Perfect for kids (ages 6+) and the young at heart. Families, individuals, therapy groups, or corporate wellness visits are welcome!

Your Experience Includes

  • A private, 30-minute guided experience (1-4 people) with one of our gentle miniature horses
  • A hands-on introduction to miniature horses and their unique personalities
  • Grooming and gentle interaction
  • A quiet opportunity to connect
  • Time for photos using your personal phone or camera
  • Learn about the mission of 13 Hands Equine Rescue and the plight of horses in the United States

A sweet and simple introduction to the magic of horses!

Choose Your Level of Support

Friend of the Herd — $175

Enjoy a memorable private Miniature Horse Experience (up to 4 people) while helping provide daily care for our rescued horses.

Herd Supporter — $200

Everything included in the experience, plus an additional gift that helps provide feed, hoof care, veterinary care, and enrichment for the horses who call 13 Hands home.

Sanctuary Champion — $250+

Make an even greater impact by helping provide lifelong sanctuary, rehabilitation, and compassionate care for rescued equines. Your generosity allows us to continue giving vulnerable horses a safe place to heal and thrive.

Optional Add-On

Extend Your Visit — Additional 15 Minutes: $40

Every visit directly supports the rescue, rehabilitation, and lifelong care of the horses at 13 Hands Equine Rescue. Thank you for helping us change lives—one horse at a time.

Meditation With The Herd

Restore calm & clarity in the presence of horses. Ages 13+

  • 15-minute guided meditation + 15 minutes of quiet reflection
  • Welcome & intention-setting with the herd
  • Optional guided walk on the property post-session and herd observation.
1:1 or Small Group Equine-Assisted Program Sessions

1:1 or Small Group Equine-Assisted Program Sessions

Restore calm & clarity in the presence of horses. For adults, teens & families. Individual sessions or small groups, 50 minutes. Each session is customized to support mindfulness, self-awareness and growth through:

  • Grounding & breathwork beside the horse
  • Walking meditations and mindful grooming
  • Obstacle courses and nonverbal connection exercises
  • Observing herd dynamics and journaling reflections
  • Kid-friendly sessions available (grooming + games)
Soft Landings

Soft Landings

Designed as a physical and mental enrichment program for our senior & unsound equines, participants use clicker training, a positive reinforcement-based method, to partner with our equines and engage in activities and movements that will help the horses feel as comfortable as they can in the bodies they have. Ages 18+.

  • Partner 1 on 1 with our rescue equines to support their physical and emotional comfort
  • Use force-free methods that prioritize the horse’s choice and consent
  • Build progressive skills and deeper connection through each session
  • Pre-requisite: Intro to Clicker Training

To Book or Learn More Contact:

 

info@13handsequine.org