Harmony Acres Equestrian Center
Loma, Colorado
Harmony Acres Equestrian Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a 24-acre property in Loma, Colorado, in Mesa County. It lists animal-assisted psychotherapy, therapeutic riding, no-cost programming for military veterans, and peer mentorship and resilience groups for youth. Its website says it works with people who have experienced trauma, abuse or hardship, veterans, and people with disabilities.
- Animal-assisted psychotherapy with licensed therapists
- Therapeutic riding
- Veterans programming
- Youth peer mentorship
- Youth resilience groups
- Community outreach to help owners keep their animals
- Children and adults affected by trauma or abuse
- People coping with grief, loss or adoption issues
- People with disabilities
- Military veterans and their families
- Youth ages 7 to 25, including neurodivergent youth
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, Harmony Acres began in 2014 on a leased facility in Mesa County and bought its own property in Loma in 2017. It lists more than 100 volunteers, 15 horses and 10 ponies.
The equine-assisted psychotherapy program is led by licensed therapists and accepts clients ages 4 and up. Therapeutic riding is taught by specially trained instructors with a volunteer team. The youth peer mentorship program serves ages 7 to 25 in weekly one-hour sessions, usually on the ground rather than mounted, and begins with an intake by a qualified mental health professional.
The Horses and Staff
The team page lists Executive Director Christina Burke, LCSW, who the site says has worked in equine therapy for over 20 years, and Morgan Kareus, a PATH Intl. certified therapeutic riding instructor who leads veterans programming. Licensed therapists Kristin Moore, LCSW, and Michele Mummert, LPCC, are also listed.
Veterans and Families
Harmony Acres says it has worked with the VA Western Colorado Healthcare System for eight years. Grant funding lets veterans take part in any of its programming at no cost, and their families are eligible for reduced-cost sessions. See our guide to equine therapy for veterans.
Location
Harmony Acres is located in Loma, Colorado, in Mesa County. Its website gives a mailing address of PO Box 38, Fruita, CO 81521, and says visits are by appointment only.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I get started?
Call 970-261-5899 or use the contact form on the center's website. For psychotherapy and the youth programs, the therapy programs page also has a referral form.
How much does it cost?
The website says psychotherapy accepts Medicaid or a sliding scale, youth programs accept Medicaid, CHP+ or a sliding scale, and therapeutic riding is paid on a sliding scale since it cannot be billed to insurance.
What ages does Harmony Acres serve?
Animal-assisted psychotherapy accepts clients ages 4 and up, and peer mentorship serves ages 7 to 25. Ages for therapeutic riding are not stated.
Location
Loma, Colorado 81524
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.