Equine Assisted Learning
Our Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) programs offer participants the opportunity to build confidence, self-awareness, and emotional resilience through meaningful interactions with our horses. Whether or not riding is involved depends on the unique needs and goals of each participant. The focus is on fostering a relationship with the horse, which helps create emotional, cognitive, social, and physical benefits.
Through these interactions, participants can experience increased self-esteem and learn the importance of trust, both with the horse and with others. For those struggling with mental health challenges, equine interactions have been shown to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and self-harming thoughts, providing a pathway toward healing and personal growth.
Riding Lessons
Our riding lessons are available military, veterans, first responders their families as well as the our community. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate rider, our experienced instructor and well-trained horses provide the perfect opportunity to develop your riding skills. Lessons also include stable management and basic horse care, offering a well-rounded equine education.
For more information or to inquire about lesson availability, please contact us.
Hiking
Benefits overall health, ranging from physical exercise (building stronger muscles and bones, improving sense of balance and heart health, as well as decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems). Also, spending quality time in the outdoors reduces stress, calms anxiety, and can lead to a lower risk of depression, according to a study done by researchers at Stanford University.
Fishing
Supports both your physical wellbeing and your mental state. With regards to the physical benefits, it can get you some exercises, help clean out your lungs in the fresh air, and put some sun on your face for that dose of vitamin D. It can also help you eat a bit healthier if you land that big fish. As for your mental state it can help you combat stress and anxiety, improve concentration and patience, increase self-esteem and resilience, and ultimately build stronger bonds with you fishing family.
BondFires
At BondFire Ranch, our gatherings around the fire ring offer more than just warmth—they create an environment for connection and healing. The mesmerizing and soothing effect of the fire promotes meaningful social interaction, allowing families to come together in a comforting setting. These experiences help us fulfill our mission to Warm the Heart of the Family by fostering connection and creating lasting memories.
Crafts
Bolsters mood, improves self-confidence, and reduces stress overall. In addition, crafting has shown to improve mental agility, both gross and fine motor movements, and decrease cognitive decline. Crafting also creates a situation very similar to that of meditation. When engaged in a craft, you are focusing on the here and now. Additionally, it’s been shown to be a natural anti-depressant, and research studies have shown that those suffering from PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Insomnia, and any level of chronic pain have achieved a reduction in symptoms by incorporating crafts into their lives.