WILLOW CREEK RANCH INC
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Mission Statement
The mission of WCR is to improve the quality of life for children and adults with special needs by giving them the ability to enhance their physical, emotional, and cognitive development through the use of equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT). WCR offers equine assisted services through programs in equine assisted psychotherapy and counseling, learning in education or personal development, and horsemanship skills including adaptive/therapeutic riding. WCR equines include horses, ponies and donkeys.
About This Cause
Willow Creek Ranch, Inc. (WCR) is a non-profit 501(c)3 therapeutic riding center for children and adults with special needs and other mental health concerns. We are a member center of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) established to promote equine assisted services for individuals and practice the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) model. Horsemanship Program Lessons are usually comprised of exercises, learning a skill and practicing skills. Therapeutic minutes are defined as interaction time that serves the purpose of improving the learning and growth of a participant. Each activity, including time not actually mounted on the horse, has a purpose. Waiting for a turn, walking with a horse, feeding a snack, grooming, all serve to support a rider’s learning. Learning Program Sessions are created to support education (may align with a school IEP), personal development, communication/social interactions and similar assistance for growth and learning. Personal growth and healing sessions may be offered through other WCR staff or volunteers to accommodate retreats or groups interested in self reflection and awareness, life skills, connecting to nature, or personal discovery. Therapy Program Sessions are held with a licensed mental health professional and an equine specialist and can include a certified therapeutic riding instructor and trained volunteer. Equine assisted services using our Therapy program can provide individual, family, group or teams a way to build relationships, find solutions, communicate and discover their strengths. These psychotherapy, counseling and personal growth sessions are tailored to fit the individual needs of each participant or group. Our professional team is experienced with helping participants who are dealing with depression, substance abuse, trauma, PTSD, coping skills, relationship issues and many other concerns of everyday life. These sessions may vary in length and includes psychotherapy or counseling.