The AHT Experience

Equine Assisted Programs

Launched in 2017 with the vision of "Giving Back", the program provides, free of charge, equine assisted guided interactions to groups of individuals with mental health, physical or other special needs from community support organizations, learning institutions and select frontline professions.

Since its inception, hundreds of participants across many organizations have enjoyed the benefits of equine contact with our rescued horses. Led by our facilitators, we provide the AHT Experience sessions at our facility and occasionally at remote locations such as specialized healthcare facilities. The Experience program is an opportunity for AHT and the rescued horses to give back to the community. The benefits of simply being around horses are invaluable. Horses have a natural ability to sense our emotions. Building trust with this large and sensitive animal is a great mindfulness experience.

 AHTE program participants typically enjoy a welcomed respite and an opportunity to relax, reflect, recharge and renew.  For some, it breaks the feeling of isolation, while for others, it provides a fascinating opportunity to learn new skills, gain knowledge, confidence, self awareness and most importantly, build trust.

Please note: Each visit is carefully planned with the participants or the visiting group’s coordinator. For more information, contact us by email.

Testimonials

CHSLD Bayview: (Participant)

"... sometimes in the evenings, if I’m feeling sad or stressed,  I close my eyes, picture Buddy the horse, and I feel  a calmness wash all over me."

Quebec Federation for the Blind (Participant)

“The horses aren't perfect, they have problems, and they're accepted and  loved for who they are. Wish we could have that"

Vanier College Animal Health Technology Program: (Teacher)

"Our students are required to perform certain basic equine skills throughout their program. We're so lucky to have found a place to learn in such a caring environment."

West Montreal Readaptation Center: (Educator)

“We've learned not only about horse care and farm maintenance, but more importantly, my team has proven that everyone has something to contribute."

Sponsor the AHT Experience program: 

You can help one or more of our AHT Experience program participants.  Your caring generosity will help make a meaningful difference in the lives of our program participants, offering them a place to reflect, recharge and renew. Click here to learn how you can make a difference in a horse's life or contact us by email.

By supporting our horses, they in turn support individuals who benefit from the AHT Experience Program.