Courage Reins
Highland, Utah
Courage Reins is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Highland, Utah, founded in 1998. It offers therapeutic riding, equine-assisted psychotherapy, in-office talk therapy and a natural horsemanship program. It serves riders with needs ranging from autism to paralysis, along with people seeking mental health care.
- Therapeutic riding (group and private)
- Equine-assisted psychotherapy (ground-based; individual, group and family)
- In-office talk therapy (individual)
- Natural horsemanship (Parelli-based)
- Children, adults and families, including people with special needs
- Riders with autism
- Riders with paralysis and physical disabilities
- People with anxiety, depression, trauma or PTSD
- People facing grief, addiction or self-harm
- Parents and siblings of special needs clients
More about this center
About the Program
Therapeutic riding classes are weekly, in group or private formats of 30, 45 or 60 minutes. A trained instructor leads each class, with volunteers leading the horse and walking alongside the rider when needed.
The natural horsemanship program follows the Parelli method and uses groundwork and riding to build communication, boundaries and trust, with clients taking on the role of the horse's trainer. Classes are weekly, group or private, and are usually unmounted. It is open to therapeutic riding graduates and to parents and siblings of special needs clients.
The mental health program offers ground-based equine-assisted psychotherapy with no riding, in individual, group and family sessions, plus individual in-office talk therapy with a trauma-informed therapist. Therapists may use ACT, CBT, EMDR and solution-focused brief therapy. Charlene Lenkart, LCMHC, is director of mental health, and the team also includes Katie Carlson, ACMHC, and Katie Barber, LCSW.
Costs and Insurance
Monthly rates for therapeutic riding range from $235 for a 30-minute group class to $325 for a 45-minute private class. Natural horsemanship runs from $280 to $370 per month. Equine-assisted psychotherapy is $150 for intake and $150 per individual session, $100 per person for group sessions and $250 for a family session of four. In-office therapy is $135 for intake and $110 to $125 per session.
For equine-assisted psychotherapy the center lists BCBS, DMBA, EMI and Select Health insurance, and it accepts additional plans for in-office therapy. Donations fund rider sponsorships and reduced prices. Scholarships are available, and families who need help with the cost can apply.
The Horses and Facility
Courage Reins has 14 staff members, more than 100 active volunteers and a herd of 20 donated horses. A donor bought the land in 2001 to give the program a permanent home. The 11-acre property has fenced, irrigated pasture and two indoor arenas, one donated in 2017. Heated and cooled indoor spaces allow programs to run year-round.
Location
Courage Reins is at 5870 W 10400 N, Ste. C, Highland, UT 84003.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I get started at Courage Reins?
Book a phone consultation through the contact page, call (801) 756-8900 or email info@couragereins.org. A coordinator guides the next steps, and tours can be arranged.
Does Courage Reins accept insurance?
For equine-assisted psychotherapy it lists BCBS, DMBA, EMI and Select Health. In-office therapy also accepts UMR and United.
Is help with the cost available?
Donations fund sponsorships for riders and reduced prices. Families who need help with the cost can ask the office about sponsorships.
Location
Highland, Utah 84003
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.