Location: Loma (Grand Junction area), Colorado, United States
Harmony Acres Equestrian Center is a nonprofit equine-assisted services organization based in the Grand Valley region of western Colorado. The program provides therapeutic riding, equine-assisted therapy, and animal-assisted learning experiences for individuals with physical, cognitive, emotional, and developmental challenges, as well as veterans and others seeking mental health support through animal interaction.
The organization is built around a sanctuary model that combines rescued animal care with structured therapeutic programming. Its mission is to create a healing environment where people and animals come together to support emotional growth, confidence, and overall well-being through guided interaction.
About This Program
Harmony Acres offers equine-assisted services that include therapeutic riding, animal-assisted psychotherapy, and structured horsemanship activities. Participants engage with horses and other therapy animals in both mounted and unmounted settings, depending on individual goals and abilities.
Programs are designed to support emotional regulation, social skills, physical development, and trauma recovery. Licensed professionals and trained staff work alongside volunteers to provide individualized support in a consistent, relationship-based environment.
Services Offered
- Therapeutic horseback riding
- Equine-assisted psychotherapy (animal-assisted therapy sessions)
- Equine-assisted activities and learning
- Adaptive horsemanship instruction
- Veteran-focused equine-assisted programs
- Animal-assisted wellness and interaction programs
- Volunteer-supported therapeutic sessions
Who They Serve
Harmony Acres Equestrian Center may be good for:
- Children
- Teens
- Adults
- Veterans
- Individuals with physical disabilities
- Individuals with developmental or cognitive disabilities
- Individuals with trauma, PTSD, or mental health challenges
- Individuals seeking animal-assisted emotional support
- Participants benefiting from structured equine-assisted therapy
Facility and Setting
Harmony Acres operates on a rural property in the Loma/Grand Junction area of Colorado. The facility includes pasture space, barns, riding areas, and dedicated spaces for animal-assisted therapy sessions.
The setting is designed as both a therapeutic center and animal sanctuary, housing rescued horses and other animals that also participate in programming. The environment emphasizes calm interaction, safety, and consistent care for both animals and participants.
What Makes Them Unique
Harmony Acres stands out for its integrated sanctuary-and-therapy model, where rescued animals live permanently on-site and actively participate in therapeutic programs. This creates a “mutual healing” environment where both humans and animals benefit from structured interaction.
It is also one of the key full-time equine-assisted therapy providers in the Grand Valley region, combining clinical-style services (including psychotherapy) with riding and experiential animal programs under one organization.