Equine Therapy
Horses don’t judge. They can teach parents and children so much about themselves, each other, and the trust that is essential to healthy relationships.

- Equine-facilitated learning (EFL) is a hands-on learning approach that promotes the development of life skills through equine-assisted activities”
- Equine-facilitated psychotherapy (EFP) is a hands-on approach to psychotherapy that supports children and adults address personal challenges.
We are offering Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy with Tania Watson at Rangeview Therapy Centre, Co. Down. Tania is a qualified psychotherapist and equine facilitator. She offers one-to-one sessions or sessions for parents and children together in a safe and confidential setting overlooking the Mourne mountains.
How do I know it is right for me?/What is the Process?
Equine therapy is a complementary therapy designed to help clients gain insight into the impact of negative behaviours on others. It generally includes activities with horses but does not necessarily involve riding. Therapeutic sessions may include instruction on befriending, grooming, saddlery, feeding and activities.
When correctly guided by a professional therapist, equine therapy can really help people deal with stress, the effects of negative experiences in early childhood, trauma, fear and attachment issues.
Equine therapy and the healthy relationship established with horses has proven effective in addressing issues such as:
- lifting mood
- reducing anxiety
- increasing well-being
- reduced hypervigilance
- greater authenticity
- the expression of hidden feeling and thoughts
- a greater sense of empowerment
- increased confidence
- self-worth
- self-perception, communication
- trust
- respect
- perspective taking
- self-acceptance
- better impulse control
- boundary setting
- assertiveness/aggression
- responsibility/accountability
- problem solving/cooperation
- teamwork and social skills
- substance misuse
- eating disorders
- family conflict
- abuse
- depression
- problems in school and other challenges.
Equine therapy works well alongside any other therapeutic interventions with which families may be engaged.