Indigo Fox Family Solutions

04/25/2018

A good summary.

When people learn that we use horses to help people, their mind immediately goes to riding. I am here to explain why our therapy clients don’t ride in our sessions and the great benefits of working with the horses on the ground for both horses and humans. First I want to talk about basic horsemans...

04/23/2018

“Being of service to horses has freed me from the bo***ge of self, and has made me a better parent, grandparent, boss and human.”
The life changing experience of horses.

Before the morning of July 28, 2001, I had never before awakened to the scene that was playing out although I had been seeing it over and over in my head for some time: there was a horse outside my window. From my second floor vantage point, I could see Buddy, the first equine inhabitant Continued

03/19/2018

A new study found that PTSD scores dropped 87 percent after just six weeks of therapeutic horsemanship sessions.

02/17/2018

A helpful explanation of how anger drives violence.

In the 1980s, around the time of the massive deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill, I was working toward my degree in clinical psychology by train ...

12/09/2017

Holiday Open House still in for today at Fox Trot Farm! Just a little snow to bring on the Christmas spirit!

12/05/2017

Please share!

What IFF you could see personal growth and change exploring fun activities with with horses, working with a master educator and therapist? Start here!

12/05/2017

So excited to announce a holiday open house at Fox Trot Farm to show off where Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Learning and Team Building is coming to Warrenton! Please share!
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What IFF you could see personal growth and change exploring fun activities with with horses, working with a master educator and therapist? Start here!

12/02/2017

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is one tool out of many that can help.

San Bernardino terrorist attack survivors are still struggling to recover phyically, mentially and emotionally following the Dec. 2, 2015 mass shooting that left 14 dead.

11/22/2017

Physical movement improves mental focus, memory, and cognitive flexibility; new research shows just how critical it is to academic performance.

11/18/2017

It’s so important to teach social skills early and consistently.

The good news is, every child is capable of learning these skills--we just have to teach them.

11/17/2017

https://psychcentral.com/lib/equine-assisted-psychotherapy-healing-therapy-or-just-hype/

Whether it's a nuzzle of their wet nose, a game of fetch or a walk around the block, spending time with our pets can make us feel better, calmer and even happier. Indeed, studies suggest that people with pets experience both emotional and physical benefits (Barker, 1999). But can time spent with an…

11/14/2017

What a beautiful facility! Horses can help facilitate so much learning!