Our mission at Lead the Way Equine Therapy is to brighten your day by sharing the happiness and unconditional love our miniature horses provide.
About Us
Our mobile equine assisted activities include visits to long-term care facilities, hospitals, private residences and hospice centers.
We also visit children with disabilities and special needs childcare centers along with therapy and ABA offices.
Why We're Different
Miniature horses have the ability to truly feel what you are feeling. They have a sense of compassion and kindness to them that makes them perfect for therapy work. They can sense when you are sad, lonely, need a smile, or just want some extra snuggles. The need to make you smile and lift your mood is one of the best qualities the miniature horse brings to our visits.
Each miniature horse we have has a special personality that is thoughtfully considered when we decide who to bring with us on visits. We always leave visits with more smiles, laughter, and fullness in our hearts than when we arrived.
Our Impact
Lead the Way Equine Therapy is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) organization which enables you to donate and receive the tax benefits. Your generous donation for our visits will go entirely towards our mini horses and operational expenses.
We now offer contracts that will secure a weekly/biweekly/or monthly visit which encourages residents and staff to get to know the minis and also have something to look forward to.
Meet Our Minis
Our trained miniature horses bring a unique, memorable experience to everyone they meet. We train our miniature horses to be comfortable around wheelchairs, walkers, and more in a variety of situations.
Noel
Noel is the barn comedian and she always brings a smile or laughter to our day!
Trip
Trip is steady, dependable, kind, and a true people-pleaser!
Precious
Precious is your all around patient, loving, kindhearted horse.
Daisy Mae
Daisy is our biggest mini coming in at 37 inches! She is gentle, slow, and patient. She has the kindest eyes and sweetest face.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What population do you work with?
A: We currently work with young children all the way through the elderly population. Equine therapy has great data with special needs children/adults and also with elderly and dementia patients.
Equine therapy is known to bring joy in difficult circumstances regardless of the age.
Q: Do we come visit you or do you come to our facility?
A: We are equipped to come to your facility. We have a specially tailored van that has been converted to be safe and comfortable for our miniature horses to travel in.
We are now offering visits to come see the minis at our personal residence where the minis live! Click HERE for more details.
Our Minis Are Special
Each miniature horse we have has a special personality that is thoughtfully considered when we decide who to bring with us on visits. We always leave visits with more smiles, laughter, and fullness in our hearts than when we arrived.
