Family Education Webinar Series Equine Therapy 101
Join us on Saturday, December 11th 8am Pacific as we speak with Lulu Bogolin, Executive Director of Equine-Assisted Therapy, Inc., about the benefits of Equine Therapy. This webinar will be recorded and available on our website.
Register in advance for this webinar here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
What is covered in this webinar?
- What is equine therapy
- Benefits of equine therapy
- What to look for in an equine center
- What is the vestibular system
Who is Equine-Assisted Therapy, Inc.? Their mission is to provide horsemanship experiences to those with mental, physical, or psychological disabilities in order to enhance the quality and productivity of their lives
A little about Equine-Assisted Therapy, Inc. in their own words:
Equine-Assisted Therapy Inc. is a 51(c)3 non-profit and was started in 2004 by Ginni Hartke with a love of horses and the passion to help others. In 2019 Ginni retired naming Lulu Bogolin the new Executive Director. Currently, we have 2 locations in St. Louis County Missouri, 21 therapy horses, and serve 135 riders a week plus local groups. We collaborate with local school districts, The Alzheimer’s Assoc., St Louis Foster Care Coalition, Cancer Cares, Autism Services Inc, and many others. We currently utilize 150 volunteers a week and have 12 Certified Equine Therapy Instructors, most of whom are duly certified. Many also have degrees in Equine Therapy, Early Childhood Education, PT, and Speech Therapy. Our centers are recognized by PATH Intl., SpiritHorse Intl., and Equine Connections.