Hoofprint Meadows Therapy
Blythewood, South Carolina
Hoofprint Meadows is an equine-assisted services business, Hoofprint Meadows, LLC, on a farm in Blythewood, South Carolina, just north of Columbia and off I-77. According to its website, the practice specializes in trauma treatment. It offers equine-assisted psychotherapy with a licensed mental health counselor, along with equine facilitated learning, horsemanship instruction and activities with miniature horses.
- Equine-assisted psychotherapy (trauma-focused)
- Equine facilitated learning
- Empowered Horsemanship (horse care and recreation)
- Horsemanship 101 (10-session beginner course)
- Miniature horse activities
- Children ages 8 and up and adults
- People affected by trauma or PTSD
- People with anxiety, depression or anger issues
- People working on relationship or social-emotional concerns
- Groups seeking team building and leadership activities
More about this center
About the Program
Equine-assisted psychotherapy here focuses on mental health and self-improvement, not riding or horsemanship. Sessions are led by a two- to three-person team that includes, at minimum, a licensed mental health counselor and an equine professional. The program draws on Natural Lifemanship, which the site describes as a trauma-focused model of therapy, and it lists PTSD, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship concerns, fears and phobias, and social-emotional struggles among the concerns it addresses.
Equine facilitated learning covers team building, leadership, problem solving and wellness practices. Empowered Horsemanship centers on caring for and bonding with a horse, learning new skills and building a recreational outlet. Horsemanship 101 is a 10-session package for people ages 8 and above who are new to horses, covering care and handling and ending with a first ride, taught in English and Western disciplines. Adaptive riding and hippotherapy are no longer offered.
The Horses and Staff
Founder Christy J. Rew established Hoofprint Meadows Therapy, LLC in 2014 after her family settled in Blythewood when her husband retired from a long Air Force career. The About page describes her as a speech-language pathologist with a master's degree in special education, a certified therapeutic riding instructor whose training includes PATH Intl., and an EAGALA-trained equine specialist in mental health and learning who is also trained in Natural Lifemanship.
The herd page lists six full-size horses, including a Canadian Cheval, an American Quarter Horse and a mustang adopted through the BLM Wild Horse and Burro program, plus two miniature horses that take part in activities other than riding.
Getting Started
No referral or formal diagnosis is needed. Therapy clients complete a group or individual intake assessment before starting. Services run year-round, except in extreme weather and on some holidays. To schedule a farm visit or ask about programs and rates, email hoofprintmeadows@gmail.com or use the contact form on the website.
Veterans, active-duty military and first responders can ask about Horsepowered Healing, the founder's nonprofit, which the About page says offers equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning activities to those groups at no cost. See also equine therapy for veterans.
Location
Hoofprint Meadows is in Blythewood, South Carolina (ZIP 29016), just north of Columbia and off I-77. The farm has a barn, stalls, a paddock and trails.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
Do I need a referral to start?
No. Therapy clients complete an intake assessment first to make sure the program is a good fit.
Who provides the psychotherapy?
Each session is led by a team that includes, at minimum, a licensed mental health counselor and an equine professional.
What ages does Hoofprint Meadows work with?
Programs are open to participants of any ability from age 8 to adult.
How much do sessions cost?
Email hoofprintmeadows@gmail.com to ask about current rates. Veterans, active-duty military and first responders can ask about no-cost services through the founder's nonprofit, Horsepowered Healing.
Location
Blythewood, South Carolina 29016
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.