Our Equine Assisted Learning Programs
Equine Assisted learning at Pine Hill Ranch
Established in 2024, Healing Hooves is a 501 (c) (3) organization that uses the horse’s power to serve children and adults who benefit from the healing power of horses. We have partnered with the Pine Hill Ranch Equestrian Center to provide our equine-assisted services. Our licensed instructors use our herd of specially trained horses to facilitate growth and learning.
Centrally located in Little Rock, Pine Hill Ranch encompasses 250 acres of rolling pastures, a state-of-the-art barn with a climate-controlled conference room, restrooms, and a kitchenette. Reconnect with nature and yourself while you enjoy our peaceful facility and grounds. You will enjoy time outdoors (or in our covered arena) while learning more about yourself and others.
Equine-assisted learning is a unique experience for many and provides an incomparable educational opportunity.
Horse Powered Reading
Since 2012, Horse Powered Reading® has been providing hope to struggling readers by offering equine-assisted services and training for students, teachers, and equine professionals worldwide.
Coaching, Team Building, Mindfulness, & Leadership
As a non-profit organization, we rely on the communities we serve to help support our mission. As an organization that utilizes horses, we incur numerous unique expenses, as we are responsible for their care. This allows us to provide exceptional treatment, equine-assisted learning services, and riding lessons. If you donate to Healing Hooves during one of our fundraising efforts, you can be confident that all funds raised will be used to provide direct care for our horses and support for our programs, ensuring that we can continue to care for those we serve. Because of your support, costs for our students, clients, and families remain low, allowing us to serve many who cannot afford these specialized services elsewhere.
We offer hour-long, half-day, full-day, and 2-day experiences, as well as 6-week programs. If you are a Healthcare Professional and wish to refer clients, we encourage you to call our office at 501-680-6686.
Our programs are ideal for:
- First Responders
- Law Enforcement
- Fire Departments
- Healthcare Workers
- Veterans
- Women’s groups
- Youth groups
- Church groups
- Fellow nonprofits
- Teams
- Families
- Friends
- Business leaders
Healing Hooves Equine Assisted Learning Programs
Leadership Development with Horses
Are you seeking something unique, engaging, and enjoyable for your next leadership development retreat? Then get out of the office and into the arena for an equine-assisted experiential workshop at Healing Hooves at Pine Hill Ranch.
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Professional coaches and equine specialists will guide your group through a series of experiential activities with horses. Activities are tailored to meet each group’s specific needs and desired outcomes. All activities are done from the ground, with no horseback riding. No horse experience is necessary.
Experiential equine learning activities are designed to:
- Increase effective communication
- Build trust
- Expand leadership skills
- Spark creative problem-solving
- Identify challenges and opportunities for growth
Your workshop can include tie-ins with internationally recognized assessments, such as StrengthsFinder and DiSC. In addition to the day-of activities, you’ll have pre- and post-workshop consultations with one of our staff, receive a written summary of the workshop learnings, and a 30-day follow-up call to assess long-term results.
We offer 1/2-day, full-day, or 2-day experiences.
Call to reserve a date this fall for your group or team!
Mindfulness with Horses
During the Mindfulness with Horses workshop, you can relax, reset, and restore your balance in the presence of horses. Immerse yourself in the natural rhythm of the horses so that you open up space for self-reflection and discovery.
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Mindfulness with Horses includes:
- Sensory-rich connections with the horses that bring gentle noticing and releasing of tension, stress, and pain
- Guided meditations with the horses that ground and open you to the present as well as the possible
- Inviting a horse to walk and/or rest with you to build compassion for yourself and others
You’ll learn to connect and communicate in just a few hours using your body language, breath, energy, and intention.
Mindfulness with Horses experiences are intentionally small (6 participants) to maximize time with the horses.
For a more in-depth educational experience, inquire about our 6-week Mindfulness Fitness Program.
The six-week program includes:
- Daily mental fitness multi-sensory practice
- Use of the Mental Fitness app
- A weekly inspirational video
During in-person group gatherings at the Healing Hooves barn, we will discuss the week’s successes and learnings and spend time with the horses to further your journey toward being happier, having better relationships, and being more productive. Contact us to schedule a free, no-obligation discovery call with a coach.
Team Building with Horses
Are you looking for something unique, challenging, and enjoyable for your next team-building retreat? Then get out of your workplace or school and into the arena for an equine-assisted experiential workshop at Healing Hooves at Pine Hill Ranch.
Read More
Professional coaches and equine specialists will guide your group through a series of experiential activities with horses. Activities are tailored to meet each group’s specific needs and desired outcomes.
All activities are done from the ground, with no horseback riding. No horse experience is necessary.
Experiential equine learning activities are designed to:
- Increase effective communication
- Build trust
- Expand leadership skills
- Spark creative problem-solving
- Identify challenges and opportunities for growth
We offer 1/2-day, full-day, or 2-day experiences.
Call to reserve a date this fall for your group or team.
Coaching with Horses
Learn more about what you’ll gain from a Healing Hooves at Pine Hill Ranch equine-assisted coaching experience through our coaching with horses program.
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- Coaching with an experienced professional coach who will help you discover blind spots, perceptions, and behaviors that may be holding you back
- Time to reflect on what you want for your life at work and at home
- Non-judgemental, instant feedback from a member of our herd about your way of being, both professionally and personally
- Experiential one-to-one coaching to help you develop an action plan with achievable goals to help you grow.
If you are ready to try something new, you are in the right place!
Horse Powered Reading
Students will learn about themselves through this program, which is designed for children who struggle with reading. Learn more about this educational opportunity.
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We take an integrative approach to learning by combining horses and children to improve anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns that may impede learning.
Click the link below and watch a short video on Horse Powered Reading.
Get out of the box and into the barn!
Riding Lessons
Pine Hill Ranch offers riding lessons for beginners through intermediates, catering to children and adults. Our experienced instructors will teach you the basics of horse care, grooming, and riding. English or Western – we do both!
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Join us to establish a solid foundation, and we will help you become a confident horseperson. No experience necessary!
Contact Us
For more information on these programs
Healing Hooves
501-680-6686
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