🧠 Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)
Healing Through Connection—With Horses and Nature
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is a powerful, experiential form of therapy that brings together a licensed mental health professional, a credentialed equine specialist, and the wisdom of horses to support individuals on their mental health journey.


🌿 What Is EAP?
EAP is an interactive, ground-based therapeutic process that helps individuals explore and address:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• PTSD
• Eating disorders
• Other mental health challenges

Sessions take place on our peaceful farm, surrounded by nature and guided by the intuitive presence of our horse partners. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EAP offers real-time feedback through the horse’s natural responses, helping clients gain insight, build awareness, and move toward healing.

🐴 Why Horses?
Horses are highly sensitive prey animals with an extraordinary ability to mirror human emotion and energy. Their reactions provide immediate, honest feedback that can:

• Reveal emotional patterns
• Highlight internal struggles
• Encourage self-regulation and mindfulness
• Foster trust, empathy, and connection

Their non-judgmental nature creates a safe space for growth, empowerment, and transformation.

⚠️ Important Program Details

• This is a ground-based program – there is no riding involved
• Sessions are led by a Licensed Therapist and Certified Equine Specialist
• Participants will complete intake forms for both our farm and our partnering therapy practice
• EAP may be covered by insurance through our therapy partner
• If you are primarily interested in riding, please see our Adaptive/Therapeutic Horsemanship Page​

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) vs. Adaptive/Therapeutic Horsemanship

Feature	Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)	Adaptive/Therapeutic Horsemanship
Led by	Licensed Mental Health Therapist	Certified Riding Instructor
Focus	Mental health therapy	Skill-building & personal growth
Riding Involved	No – ground-based program only	Optional – both ground and mounted activities
Insurance Coverage	May be covered by insurance	Not covered; partial scholarships available
Program Type	Interactive therapy with horses and licensed professionals	Instructional sessions focused on horsemanship and empowerment

​📞 Ready to Begin?
We’re here to support your journey.
For questions please call us at 704-209-6577 
If you are ready to sign up, please see the process below.
Let the healing begin—one hoofbeat at a time.

📝 Application Process

1. Complete the Online Application
2. Download & Send the Physician’s Forms to your doctor  (must be signed by a doctor)
3. Submit All Required Documents - The online application will come to us once you submit it. The Physician Forms can be faxed back to our office or mailed. You may also email them, but please understand email is NOT a secure method of sending forms.
4. Schedule Intake (after all documents are received) ​***Saving Grace Farm partners with The Jenkins Creative Counseling Center to provide Equine Assisted Therapy Services.  Because we are separate organizations, we are required to have a form for each location. So, you will also be asked to complete an online form for the therapy office as well. This will be emailed to you when they schedule your intake appointment.
5. Set up weekly or bi-weekly appointments