Our approach to therapy… Healing begins with a touch
Tactile Therapy
Human beings love to stroke animals with fur because it releases serotonin(the happy hormone) from the brain and makes them feel happy.
Petting an animal often also gives a sense of comfort to a human. They feel a sense of companionship and do not feel alone.
Humans also associate animals with babies or children. They care for animals in the same way they would a child.
Humans with depression and anxiety are often paired with animals to help them stay in the present and relax. The petting helps people with anxiety, depression, autism and other issues they may have to deal with on a daily basis.
Assisted equine contact…
Our ponies are specially trained and accustomed to working with children and adults with Autism and anxiety. They are gentle and not easily spooked by the sudden movements and sounds that sometimes happen. We offer both safe and assisted pony rides for our guests that are under 100lbs. Our saddles have seat belts and a qualified staff member is right by their side. We also believe the best person for the child is their parent or guardian and involve them with every thing we do.
Who can benefit from Tactile Therapy
Autism
Anxiety
Stress
P.T.S.D.
Depression
Individual Tactile Sessions (single person and escort)
1 hour $50.00
2 hours $75.00
Individual Equine Sessions (single person under 100lbs* and escort)
1 hour $100.00
2 hours $150.00
Individual combination Tactile/Equine Sessions (single person under 100lbs* and escort)
1.5 hours $125.00
Group Sessions
please contact Herbert @ 661-646-9976 bffbooking@yahoo.com
- * equine sessions include interacting with various mini horses, ponies and horses. Touching, petting, ground manners, brushing, leading around arena. These sessions are open to any person however if hand led riding is involved we do have a strict weight limit of 100lbs for the riders.