Horse guided workshops offered in Carson Valley designed for those with memory loss
Connected Horse, a nonprofit organization working with local barns and therapeutic equine centers, is excited to expand its powerful evidence based workshops with horses to benefit people with early stage dementia and their care partners. There are openings for participants in evidenced based, equine guided workshops exploring how activities with horses benefit people with dementia along with their care partners.
Workshop Details
The Connected Horse Program was developed from research conducted at Stanford University and the University of CA, Davis. The program is a shared experience introducing horses to people living with early stage dementia with their care partners. Initial research conducted highlights the benefits of this type of work including improved quality of sleep and reduction in feelings of depression, anxiety and burden.
WHO: We are inviting people with a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairments or early stage dementia and their primary care partners to participate in workshops scheduled:
WHEN: Every Saturday – October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 9:30 a.m. to noon.
WHERE: Kids & Horses, 2869 Esaw Rd. Minden, Nev. Information: 775-267-1775.
Details:
— Workshops are 2.5 hours, once a week for 3 - 5 weeks.
— No prior experience with horses is necessary to participate.
— Participate will be engaging with horses from the ground, no riding.
— All participants must be ambulatory and willing to participate together.
— There is no fee to participate, donations accepted.
For more information, call 916-708-4904 or email nancy@connectedhorse.org visit the website connectedhorse.com
About Connected Horse Project
The Connected Horse offers human-animal connection and engagement programs, tools and products that encourage and support individuals living with dementia diagnoses, care partners and professionals. It is focused on offering equine guided workshops that support people affected by dementia.
The workshops provide the opportunity for people living with early stage dementia and their care partners to be together as they experience non-riding activities with horses. The power of the human-horse connection helps participants not only feel relaxed, confidant and happy in the moment, they also learn about self compassion, stress reduction strategies and communication and awareness practices.
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