Medicine Horse Center is an equine-assisted services program in Colorado offering therapeutic riding and horse-centered activities for individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. The program is designed to support confidence, coordination, communication, and overall well-being through structured interaction with horses in a calm and supportive environment.
The program emphasizes a mindful, relationship-based approach where participants are encouraged to build trust, increase self-awareness, and engage meaningfully with horses. Through guided riding sessions and groundwork activities, individuals can experience both skill development and emotional growth.
About This Program
Medicine Horse Center provides therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities tailored to each participant’s abilities and goals. The program is structured to be individualized and supportive, ensuring participants receive appropriate guidance in a safe and encouraging environment.
The approach combines mounted riding with groundwork and reflective horsemanship experiences. Participants engage in activities that promote physical development such as balance and coordination, while also supporting emotional growth through confidence-building, mindfulness, and connection with horses.
Services Offered
• Therapeutic riding
• Equine-assisted activities
• Adaptive horseback riding instruction
• Mindfulness-based equine programs
• Ground-based horsemanship
• Balance and coordination development
• Confidence-building programs
• Volunteer-supported equine programming
Who They Serve
Medicine Horse Center may be good for:
• Children
• Teens
• Adults
• Individuals with disabilities
• Riders needing adaptive instruction
• Participants seeking therapeutic riding experiences
• Individuals interested in mindfulness-based equine programs
Facility and Setting
Medicine Horse Center is located in Colorado and operates in a natural equestrian setting designed to support therapeutic riding and horse interaction. The environment is calm, open, and focused on emotional safety and participant well-being.
The facility provides a supportive atmosphere where individuals can engage with horses in a low-pressure setting that encourages reflection, learning, and steady personal progress.
What Makes Them Unique
Medicine Horse Center stands out for its mindfulness-informed and relationship-centered approach to equine-assisted services. The program emphasizes emotional awareness and intentional connection with horses as part of the therapeutic process.
Its combination of therapeutic riding, reflective horsemanship, and individualized support creates a restorative environment that supports both emotional and physical development.