A Fresh Way In: Reflections on Therapeutic Horse Riding at Crossroads for Women for Women

Addiction, Substance Use, Treatment

Emily Van Strien, LADC, a counselor at Crossroads for Women for Women, worked with clients at Riding to the Top Therapeutic Riding Center in a pilot project that combines substance abuse treatment and therapeutic horseback riding. The project was funded in large part by the PRBB Foundation, along with assistance from the Edward H. Daveis…

Therapeutic Horseback Riding Helps Women in Substance Abuse Treatment

News, Substance Use, Treatment, Women's Issues

Crossroads for Women for Women has teamed up with Riding to the Top in a pilot project that combines substance abuse treatment and therapeutic horseback riding. Therapeutic riding has been shown to help facilitate the confidence, self-esteem and problem solving skills of children and adults with physical, emotional and / or learning disabilities. The curriculum…