Group activity: Two or more participants must guide a horse through a task together—like a maze, poles, or a series of cones—without talking, or with designated communication rules.

Purpose:

Builds trust
Encourages non-verbal communication
Creates camaraderie without job stress

5. Reflection & Reset (25 minutes)

Journaling or private reflection
Group discussion circle (optional)
Time to simply stand with the horses and breathe

Goal: Encourages processing, grounding, and emotional release.

Optional Add-Ons

Trail ride or guided walk with horses
Resilience workshop (goal setting, coping tools, burnout prevention)
Groundwork liberty demonstration
Yoga or stretching by the pasture
Debrief session with a licensed counselor (if included as therapy)

Why Horses Work Especially Well for First Responders

Horses reflect internal stress instantly—making self-awareness easier.
Their calm, rhythmic movement naturally lowers tension.
Working with a 1,000-pound animal builds confidence and presence.
They offer a non-judgmental, peaceful environment—very different from high-adrenaline work settings.

Optional Add-Ons

Trail ride or guided walk with horses
Resilience workshop (goal setting, coping tools, burnout prevention)
Groundwork liberty demonstration
Yoga or stretching by the pasture OR sitting by the pond in quiet
Debrief session with a licensed counselor (if included as therapy)

Why Horses Work Especially Well for First Responders

Horses reflect internal stress instantly—making self-awareness easier.
Their calm, rhythmic movement naturally lowers tension.
Working with a 1,000-pound animal builds confidence and presence.
They offer a non-judgmental, peaceful environment—very different from high-adrenaline work settings.

Hooves for Hope Equine Services

Tuesday - Friday 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CST.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. CST and 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. CST
Sunday - Monday - closed

StrideWell Equine Body Work

On call

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Location

690 VZ County Road 2307 Canton, TX 75103

Contact

hoovesforhopeequineservicestx@gmail.com

stridewelleb@gmail.com

682 808 8707