Jake's Flat Farm and Stable

 

1454 Houston Mill Road,    Conover, NC  28613       (828) 256-2707

 

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Equine Assisted Experiential Learning

Corporate & Organization Workshops

Retreats &  Themed Workshops

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Children           Adolescents         Adults

Spring - Summer - Fall- Winter

 

Check our calendar page for Summer Events and Activities!!!!

Register for our Open Barn, May 22 to reserve your spot!!!!

Why Horses?

 

     There are many things that make horses unique as animal companions,  and co-teachers.

    • Horses offer us unconditional, nonjudgmental acceptance.
    • Horses don't lie. They give us honest, immediate feedback while forceing us to be honest in return.
    • Horses authentically and clearly express all of their feelings: fear, confusion, boredom, playfulness, anger, power, confident, mischievousness. Like a giant mirror, they reflect how we’re feeling and our emotional health.
    • Horses are fully present in the moment which serves as a calming power that melts away stress, helps us gain perspective on our everyday lives
    • Horses coat, breath, sounds, and smell provide a powerful sensory experience that triggers memories and emotions.
    • Horses are herd animals. They prefer contact with others to being alone. They give us connection to another living being and teach us about relationships, social skills and a nurturing, caring style of leadership
    • Horses are large powerful animals. Through them we face our fear, take risks, and explore our issues with power and control.

We invite you to experience the dynamic of having a horse be your co-teacher or part of your team.

 

In addition to Equine Assisted Therapies, Jake's Flat Farm offers year round thereaputic riding and special summer group activities and events.  Carolina Hoof Prints, a non-profit organization whose mission is to develope, support and assist in funding thereaputic riding sponsors and supports our therapuetic riding program.  For more information:  www.carolinahoofprints.org




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