by Summit Equestrian Center | May 11, 2018 | Equine
The leap to incorporating an untouched mustang into our program was several years in the making. I (Allison) had always been intrigued by the herds of wild horses & had heard of the prisons that utilize mustangs in their programs. Then a local gal started working...
by Summit Equestrian Center | May 10, 2018 | Equine
Equine Facilitated Counseling and Equine Assisted Learning are designed to be personal experiences. I often get odd looks when I first start to explain what it is we do out here at the barn, so I would like to take time through this blog to share some of our...
by Summit Equestrian Center | May 10, 2018 | Equine
We have found that everyone is drawn to different animals & sometimes horses aren’t the top attraction here at Summit Equestrian. I think it’s appropriate to take a minute to tell you who you might run into and a little about their role here at the barn....
by Summit Equestrian Center | May 9, 2018 | Equine
Here at Summit Equestrian we understand there are a lot of unknowns when you are coming here for the first time. What to wear, what you’ll do, when do you get to ride??? We’d like to wrangle the most commonly asked questions here. What do I wear is dependent on...
by Summit Equestrian Center | May 8, 2018 | Equine
Why horses? Why not dogs or goat assisted therapy? Good question! Horses are unique partners in therapy, their physical size sets the stage for a big impact, then their natural instincts & character touches us right to our core. You don’t have to like them or be a...
by Summit Equestrian Center | May 7, 2018 | Equine
What is this “equine assisted therapy” thing anyhow? I get this question a lot. “Oh, what a nice thing you do.” “Therapy for horses?” “I have a horse that loves to stand & be groomed.” As I go through attempts to explain, I’ve realized if I start with “therapy for...
by Summit Equestrian Center | Aug 2, 2017 | Equine
I’m Allison, the Director here at Summit Equestrian & main voice here on our blog. I would like to take a minute to introduce myself & the journey that has led me to where I am now. My sister & I were horse crazy from pretty early on. We only had 2 Barbies...
