Equine Therapy Jobs in Spring, TX (NOW HIRING)

Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAT) is a form of mental health treatment in which the patient engages with horses and donkeys, providing grooming and training as a means of processing emotions and identifying problematic behavior patterns. Equine therapy is an effective mode of treatment for many people, in which the therapist guides the patient through various activities with the animal to help reinforce positive communication and develop the patient’s assertiveness, self-awareness, and empathy. Many therapy programs also help children and adults develop life skills such as teamwork and collaboration, personal responsibility, leadership, and proactive planning. Certified equine therapy instructors work in therapeutic riding centers, with veterans’ programs, and in conjunction with other therapeutic programs.

Equine Therapy involves licensed healthcare professionals providing therapeutic interventions using horses to address mental or physical health issues. In contrast, Equine-Assisted Activities Specialists focus on recreational or educational activities with horses, often without clinical therapy components. Both roles work with horses and share some training, but their primary goals and credentials differ.