Currently featured programs at Medicine Horse
 A.W.A.R.E.
Awareness of Actions, awareness of Words, awareness of Accountability, awareness of Respect, awareness of Empathy -- this is the foundation of the Medicine Horse AWARE program. By focusing on the key components of AWARE we are able to address the differing needs of the diverse clientele that we serve.
 HORSES AND HEALING
THIS SESSION IS FULL
A 4-week program for women who are healing from trauma in partnership with Sexual Assault Services Organization and the Medicine Horse Center.
Rejuvenate, relax and explore your healing process with our amazing horses, in a beautiful and peaceful setting.
What: This program is designed for women who would like to learn how to take charge of their lives by naturally working with horses.
Our work with the horses will act as a metaphor and a mirror towards discovery of self and of established patterns and behaviors. By using special interactive horse activities you will learn horse skills and behaviors while focusing on assertiveness, confidence, taking control of your life and empowerment.
When: All sessions are from 5:30-7:30 pm.
- Fall sessions will be Wednesdays beginning September 22.
Where: The Medicine Horse Center is located by the tipi at Riversong Ranch – 1.8 miles north of Durango on County Road 250. Get directions here.
Cost: Because grant monies will fund the majority of the program cost, participants will only be asked to pay $40 for the 4-week session. Space is limited to 6 participants.
 Please download & complete the application packet. These forms must be completed before the first session.
Download the pre-group evaluation form.
EARLY RELEASE FRIDAY HORSE CAMP
(for girls who love horses!)
THIS SESSION IS FULL
Learn about horses and how to take care of them, learn how to ride bareback, do horse art projects, make horse treats and just have fun with horses!
When: Fridays 2:00pm-5:00pm, September 10th - November 12th (1st-4th grades)
Where: The Medicine Horse tipi at Riversong Ranch Get directions here.
Cost: $400; space is limited to the first 6 kids
Please download & complete the application packet. These forms must be completed before the first session.
School/Agency based partnerships
What: Medicine Horse AWARE is a social/emotional experiential learning program designed for groups of school-age kids. At Medicine Horse, students are given a safe and fun environment to work on their awareness of unwanted or negative behaviors and emotions -- and the confidence to take newly learned social/emotional skills back to their lives at school, home, and within the community.
Why: When students initially come to Medicine Horse for services, one of their first steps in working towards positive change is awareness -- awareness of established patterns, behaviors, thoughts, emotions and social interactions. For many, the interactions with the horses are one of the only positive, nonjudgmental and caring connections that they have felt in a long time. For others, it is a chance to boost self-esteem, increase confidence and become a more self-motivated and successful person.
Who: Through the AWARE program, a behavioral intervention team consisting of Medicine Horse staff (ie. mental health counselor, horse professionals) and agency/school staff (eg. counselors, social workers, teachers) partner to create individually tailored sessions to suit the needs of the students.
Individual Sessions
For some students who are exhibiting significant behavioral or social/emotional issues, individual sessions or sessions in addition to the school may be more appropriate.
Medicine Horse AWARE individual sessions focus on the needs and issues of each client. The sessions are experiential in nature with an emphasis on Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP). With the support of a licensed therapist and a horse professional, EAP allows for clients to explore patterns of unwanted behaviors, patterns and emotions.
Individual needs and issues of each client determine the focus of the sessions.
Ideal candidates for the AWARE program are students who:
- Have behavioral issues
- Have learning disabilities
- Struggle with social/emotional issues
- Are victims of abuse
- Are depressed, withdrawn or suicidal
- Could benefit from increased social interactions with a peer group
- Have shown signs of drug/alcohol problems
- Have eating disorders or body image issue
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