Unharnessed Potential
Fountain, Colorado
Unharnessed Potential is a veteran-founded 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Fountain, Colorado, according to its website. It offers equine-assisted mental health and learning services using the EAGALA Model. Its programs cover individuals, families, groups and workplace teams, with a focus on veterans and first responders.
- Individual equine-assisted therapy (EAGALA Model)
- Group therapy
- Family and marriage therapy
- Corporate team building
- Veteran services
- Veterans
- First responders
- Individuals
- Families and couples
- Workplace teams
More about this center
About the Program
The organization says it was founded by veterans with "a mission to continue our service to the nation by serving those who served." Its About page traces the start of the program to the founder's first rescue horse.
Sessions follow the EAGALA Model of equine-assisted psychotherapy. The website describes individual work on relationships, coping with stress and decision-making, open groups, and family sessions where members complete tasks with the horses and then work with the therapist on tools for change. It also runs team building events for co-workers focused on trust and collaboration. Its GuideStar profile describes the work as ground-based, with a mental health professional, an equine specialist and a horse in each session.
The Horses and Staff
The website lists Erin Slivka as owner, co-founder and programs director, and Mary Beaudin, LCSW, as clinical services director. It says staff hold EAGALA and PATH Intl. certifications and that most are veterans or military spouses.
Getting Started
The website says the organization has specific programs that serve veterans free of charge. Fees for other programs are not published. Call (719) 287-2750 or email unharnessed.potential.co@gmail.com to ask about availability and cost. Our guide to equine therapy for veterans explains what to expect.
Location
Unharnessed Potential is located at 8655 Kane Road, Fountain, CO 80817. Directions and visit details are available by contacting the organization.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I get started?
Contact the organization by phone at (719) 287-2750, by email at unharnessed.potential.co@gmail.com, or through the contact form on its website.
Is there a cost for veterans?
The website says it has specific programs that provide services to veterans free of charge. Ask when you call which programs this covers.
How much do other sessions cost?
Fees for individual, family, group and team building sessions are not published. Call (719) 287-2750 to ask. See our guide to equine therapy costs for general ranges.
Location
Fountain, Colorado 80817
Questions to Ask When You Call
The center is the best source for these answers.
- Are you running now, and taking new riders?Start here. We couldn’t confirm a current schedule.
- Which ages and needs do you work with?Ask about experience with your rider’s specific condition.
- Is a licensed PT, OT or speech therapist involved?Therapist-led hippotherapy is usually the only kind insurance may cover.
- What does a session cost, and are there scholarships?Many nonprofit programs offer sliding scales or sponsored spots.
- Do you have a mounting ramp or lift?Important for riders who use a wheelchair or need help mounting.