Why Choose Us

Why Choose Us

Equine Music Therapy Resources stands apart because we are one of the very few organizations that intentionally integrate classical music with equine-assisted therapy to support children, adolescents, and young adults with emotional, cognitive, and developmental challenges. While many programs focus on either music therapy or equine therapy, our approach blends both modalities into a unified, research-informed experience that nurtures regulation, communication, emotional resilience, and self-expression.

Our biggest selling point is the synergy between the horse’s natural rhythmic movement and the structure and calm of classical music, creating a therapeutic environment that engages multiple senses at once. This multi-modal approach amplifies therapeutic outcomes: participants not only build confidence and life skills through horsemanship, but also benefit from tailored musical interventions that support emotional processing, motor coordination, and cognitive growth.

We are also unique in the way we prioritize personalized, relationship-centered care. Our sessions are designed collaboratively with therapists, families, and caregivers to ensure every participant receives support aligned with their goals, strengths, and developmental needs. Additionally, as a mission-driven nonprofit, we work to make services accessible regardless of financial background, ensuring that vulnerable youth can experience meaningful healing and progress.

Overall, our integrated model, our commitment to classical music as a therapeutic tool, and our deep focus on individualized growth make us a distinctive and innovative leader in the field of equine-assisted therapy.

Core Values

• Empathy First: We meet each child with compassion, not condition.
• Transformation Through Trust: Growth happens through relationships with horses, music, and mentors.
• Equity in Access: Healing should be a right, not a privilege.
• Integrity and Safety: We uphold the highest standards of care, ethics, and trauma-informed practice.
• Empowerment: We strive to build capacity and agency within individuals and communities.