Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services
Tumalo, Oregon
Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Tumalo, just northwest of Bend, Oregon. It offers adaptive horsemanship, equine-assisted mental health counseling, pediatric occupational therapy and a free program for veterans and first responders. The organization says it serves children, teens and adults with cognitive, emotional, physical and developmental challenges.
- Adaptive horsemanship (mounted and unmounted)
- Equine-assisted mental health counseling
- Pediatric occupational therapy (nature-based)
- Hippotherapy through partner PTs and OTs
- Heroes Horsemanship for veterans and first responders
- Equine-assisted learning for partner agencies
- Summer camps
- Children, teens and adults with disabilities
- People with developmental or physical challenges
- Clients ages 6 and up seeking counseling
- Veterans and active-duty military
- First responders
- Youth in residential treatment programs
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About the Program
In adaptive horsemanship, participants work with horses through groundwork, grooming, leading and mounted or unmounted activities. Riding can be part of the experience but is not the goal, and each lesson is tailored to the participant. Instructors hold PATH International certification (see our guide to PATH Intl.).
Equine-assisted mental health sessions are led by licensed or credentialed counselors, including Clinical Director Lisa JoBay, LPC, R-DMT, and Becca Klassy, LCSW. Sessions are weekly or biweekly, individual or group, and the facility has three confidential cabins. The program serves clients ages 6 and up and lists anxiety, PTSD, depression, ADHD and adjustment concerns among the issues it addresses.
Therapy With Licensed Clinicians
Pediatric occupational therapy at Healing Reins is outdoor, play-based and non-riding, using a DIR/Floortime approach. The OT program accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, PacificSource and Oregon Health Plan, and requires a referral from a healthcare provider faxed to 541-508-5553.
Physical and occupational therapy using equine movement (hippotherapy) is provided by partner therapists, including Laurie Schick, PT, HPCS, and Ali Craig, PT, DPT. Families contact these providers directly about availability.
Heroes Horsemanship
This non-riding group class is free for veterans, active-duty military and first responders. It meets Friday afternoons from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. and covers haltering, grooming and leading. Applicants complete an online participant application, and the office follows up. Read more about equine therapy for veterans.
Location
Healing Reins is located at 65325 Cline Falls Road in Tumalo (Bend), Oregon 97703. Its mailing address is P.O. Box 5593, Bend, OR 97708. The organization describes itself as serving Central Oregon.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up for adaptive horsemanship?
Start with the Become a Participant application on the Healing Reins website. You can also call (541) 382-9410 with questions.
How much do lessons cost?
Horsemanship is not billed to insurance, and the center says it prices lessons at a fraction of the true cost. Scholarships are available, and families who need help with the cost can apply after registering as a participant or by emailing operations@healingreins.org.
Does Healing Reins accept insurance?
The occupational therapy program accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, PacificSource and Oregon Health Plan and requires a provider referral. Horsemanship programs are not billed to insurance. For mental health counseling, contact Lisa JoBay at Lisaj@healingreins.org.
How do I start equine-assisted mental health counseling?
Complete the Potential Client Interest Form on the website or email Lisaj@healingreins.org. Clients must be 6 or older.
Location
Tumalo, Oregon 97703
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.