Medicine Horse Center
Mancos, Colorado
Medicine Horse Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Mancos, Colorado, that says it has served the Four Corners community since 1999. Its programs use horses for equine-assisted therapy, coaching and social-emotional wellness. The center says it serves people of all ages, backgrounds and needs.
- Individual therapy
- Individual equine-assisted coaching
- Wellness programming
- School programs, including Transitions and Book Buddies
- Summer enrichment programs
- Affinity groups
- Professional trainings and team development
- Development-based youth trainings
- Children and teens
- K-12 students and classes
- Teachers and schools
- Adults
- Veterans
- Local organizations and teams
More about this center
About the Program
According to its website, Medicine Horse began as a therapeutic riding provider and had expanded into mental health and social-emotional wellness programs by 2008. Its approach centers on what it calls "horses helping people and people helping horses," in a safe, guided and inclusive environment.
A 2024 local news story described facilitators asking open-ended questions about the horses' behavior, with clients interpreting what they see to talk about their own emotions. The center lists offerings from one-on-one therapy sessions to full-class school programs and says it can build custom programs. The same story said the Transitions program supports Mancos School students as they enter elementary school and move through middle and high school. Families comparing options may find our guide to equine-assisted psychotherapy useful.
The Horses and Staff
The center's team page lists Executive Director Lynne Howarth along with program facilitators and equine specialists. Several team members list counseling credentials, including LPC and LPCC. The center also hosts quarterly community happy hours at the ranch, according to a 2025 KSJD community calendar listing.
Location
Medicine Horse Center is located at 40700 Road J, Mancos, CO 81328. Its mailing address is PO Box 1074, Mancos, CO 81328. The center describes its service area as the Four Corners community.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I get started at Medicine Horse Center?
The center asks people to reach out by phone at 970-533-7403 or by email at info@medicinehorsecenter.org. Its website says participation may require a registration and release form.
How much do sessions cost?
Its Colorado Gives profile says no one is turned away because of cost, and a 2024 news story said the center aims to offer low or no cost services. Call 970-533-7403 to ask about current costs. See our guide to equine therapy costs.
Does the center offer horseback riding?
The center began as a therapeutic riding provider, but its current program list focuses on equine-assisted therapy, coaching and school programs and does not mention riding. Contact the center to ask.
Location
Mancos, Colorado 81328
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.