Our Story
As a Speech Language Pathologist it has been a dream of mine for the last 10 years to incorporate hippo-therapy (using equine movement as a therapy tool) into my own speech therapy sessions and combine two of my passions into one!
Horse Assisted Learning & Therapy (H.A.L.T.) was founded in September of 2022 in response to the huge need that I saw in my hometown for these services. I wanted to make a difference in people’s lives and I wanted to make these services available to all, which led me to create a non-profit.
Who We Are
Horse Assisted Learning & Therapy is a non-profit outpatient clinic located in Jupiter Farms, Florida. We specialize in Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy for children age 2 and up as well as adults. We partner with Organizations and Individual Professionals to provide educational opportunities and mental health therapy services for all ages.
Our Mission
To provide educational opportunities and therapy services for children and adults with the use of rescued horses to promote improved function, independence, and to facilitate personal growth.
Our Vision
In addition to providing Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy, we now offer different program tracks for both children and adults that suffer from the following; Trauma, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety & Stress, Mental Health Issues, Addiction & Substance Abuse, etc. We want to educate clients, their families, and the community as well as advocate for others.
H.A.L.T. is passionate about what we do and we believe that “Dreams don’t have Deadlines” and that there is “Beauty in the Storm.” H.A.L.T. will collaborate with other organizations that share our passion for improving the life of others. Our passion is to provide a loving learning environment and focus on progress, and not perfection. It is important to focus on the small achievements, and not just the end goal. Together we want to help our clients and their families achieve their goals and fulfill their dreams.
Impact
“Strength, Muscle Coordination and Sensory Processing used for walking, talking, and the use of fine motor skills for activities of daily living and general attention to tasks have all been shown to be positively impacted by equine movement as a facilitation tool/strategy, when under the direction of a therapist, as part of a larger total plan of care."