Therapeutic Grooming

Special Equestrians, Inc. offers therapeutic grooming classes! These classes offer a range of benefits, from stress reduction to fostering trust for more positive connections, enhancing mental well-being, boosting self-esteem, strengthening bonds, to improving health and wellness. These benefits are not just for humans but also our beloved horses. The rhythmic and calming act of brushing builds mutual understanding enhances communication skills and is purely enjoyable. 

Our team has integrated the National Health Education standards into the grooming curriculum, allowing facilitators to further explore interpersonal skills, decision-making, goal setting, advocacy, nutrition, and more! At SE, we believe the barn is a sacred space, and to hold classes among the pine shavings, rustic wooden walls, and grooming stations is a blessing and gift for our community of volunteers, staff, and participants. If you are interested in participating in therapeutic grooming, complete the application linked on this page.