Discover the Healing Power of Horses
An experiential introduction to equine-assisted therapy.

A horse is a horse, of course, unless it has been trained specifically to work in mental health therapy!

Almost everyone feels calmer or more grounded after spending time with horses. But what makes a trained therapy horse different? And how does equine-assisted therapy actually work?

Join Alane Freund, LMFT, and the Heart & Mind Equine herd for a fascinating 90-minute exploration of the art and science of equine-assisted therapy.

Go behind the scenes to discover how our horses and facilitators work together to create meaningful therapeutic experiences. Learn how we transform ordinary interactions with horses into opportunities for self-awareness, emotional growth, connection, and resilience.

Whether you're a mental health professional, a prospective client, or simply curious about equine-assisted services, this class offers an opportunity to experience our approach firsthand.
What We'll Explore
  • Developing Therapy Horses: What makes a therapy horse, and how do we prepare and support our herd for this important work?
  • Components of a Session: Discover the structure and essential elements of our therapeutic and team-building experiences.
  • Tools for Facilitation: Learn how skilled facilitators work alongside horses to support awareness, connection, and personal growth.
  • Creating the Metaphor: Explore how experiences with horses can reflect our relationships, behaviors, and challenges in everyday life.
Attended our recent Self-Compassion with Horses class?
Come back and pull back the curtain! Discover more about the therapeutic process behind your experience and learn what makes our herd and facilitation approach unique.

About Heart & Mind Equine Rescue

Our rescued horses are more than members of our herd. They are our partners and teachers. Heart & Mind Equine offers equine-assisted therapy, coaching, leadership and team building, along with education in holistic horse keeping and training. Your participation also helps support the care of our rescue herd.

Ready to Meet the Herd?
Discover what makes equine-assisted therapy so much more than simply spending time with horses.
Reserve your place and join us for a morning of learning, connection, and discovery.

No previous horse experience is necessary.

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Event Details
Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 9:30–11:00 AM
Heart and Mind Equine | Woodacre, CA

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By signing below, I agree not to disclose any client names, treatment information or identifying information pertaining to any client, past, present or future, of Alane Freund, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT36077), Sara Moss, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT141374 Supervised by Kelsey Wunderle LMFT131684 ), Heart and Mind Equine (hereafter referred to Heart & Mind Equine) to anyone not affiliated with Heart & Mind Equine. This confidentiality agreement is effective on the date of the signing of this agreement and is forever binding after my association with Heart & Mind Equine ends.
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    One Month Supply of Horse Probiotic Vitamins$34.00
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    Veterinary Fund Donation$50.00
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    One Horse Hoof Trim (Pedicure)$100.00
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    One Month Board in the Vacation Pasture$300.00

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I would love to make an additional donation to the Heart & Mind Equine Horse Rescue
Add to cart$40.00
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Private Holistic Horse Training Session with Alane

Bring your own horse or learn with the Heart & Mind Equine herd

Woodacre, CA. Other locations may be possible.

All training is on the ground (no riding).

Add to cart$150.00
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