The LEAD with Horses mission: To improve the social, emotional, physical, and behavioral development of children, youth, and adults in Northern Nevada through high quality equine-assisted services delivered in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
Philosophy
LEAD promotes Leadership, Education, & Active Development through hands-on activities with horses. Horses provide the catalyst for positive change and personal growth. Every child deserves a chance to thrive. Children need opportunities to explore, attain, and reach beyond their potential.
LEAD nurtures and cultivates the strengths and abilities of our children and youth – to realize the promise of individuals and the collective community. The capacity for positive growth and development is tremendous during childhood and adolescence. Unfortunately, many youth do not thrive in traditional educational and therapeutic settings, and their development is inhibited.
LEAD combines proven educational and therapeutic approaches with the power of horses to support, encourage, and empower young people in Washoe County and surrounding communities. Using a strength-based, experiential approach, LEAD provides structure and guidance to assist young people in finding their own solutions and inspiration.
We bring children, youth and families out of the classroom or the office and into a new environment with limitless opportunities for learning and development. LEAD offers opportunities to develop wide-ranging skills that can be carried over to other contexts through equine-assisted activities.
LEAD programs provide an emotional, physical, and intellectual experience. Horses build a stronger sense of self. Equine assisted activities are experiential and project-based. Put simply, clients learn by doing!
Who can benefit from equine assisted services?
Anyone can benefit from educational and therapeutic equine programs! NO previous horse experience is required. LEAD programs are ideal for building leadership and social skills and for children and adolescents with a variety of emotional and behavioral challenges. We have custom programs to address a variety challenges. As the only organization offering equine assisted counseling, education, and adaptive riding, we can help you find the program that works for you!
Equine assisted activities can address a wide range of mental health and human development challenges, including:
Attention Deficit Disorder Anxiety Eating Disorders
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Grief
Autism Spectrum Disorder Depression
Relationship Problems & Communication Needs
Anger Management Behavioral Problems
Attention Deficit Disorder Anxiety
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Eating Disorders Grief
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Depression
Relationship Problems & Communication Needs
Anger Management
Behavioral Problems
The experiential approach to skill development is excellent for:
Communication Social Skills Leadership
Resilience Planning & Problem-Solving
Sensory Integration
Emotional and Behavioral Regulation
Cooperation Decision Making Coping Skills
Communication Social Skills
Leadership Resilience
Planning & Problem-Solving
Sensory Integration
Coping Skills
Emotional and Behavioral Regulation
Cooperation
Decision Making