Horses, Healing and Art – A Free Equine Therapy Clinic for Veterans and Active Duty Military
December 7 at 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture is pleased to be able to offer a unique opportunity for local Veterans and/or Active Duty Military to experience the joys and benefits of a hands-on program at the Horses and Healing Therapeutic Riding Center in Newcastle, CA. Participants must be 18 years of age or older to participate. The free ½ day clinic is being held on December 7 from 10-2:30. Participants will be guided through a series of activities designed to connect with the healing power of these magnificent animals. There will also be a supplemental art project as part of the day’s activities.
Registered participants will meet at 624 E Street in Marysville at 8:30 am for check-in and a 9:00 am departure. Transportation will be by carpool or caravaning for those wanting to drive themselves. For anyone who prefers to meet at the Center, the address is 1255 Monument Place, Newcastle, CA 95658. Lunch will be included. Advance registration is required and a $20 deposit, refundable at time of check-in.
Equine therapy programs for military personnel, often referred to as equine-assisted therapy or equine-assisted activities and therapies, offer a range of physical, emotional, and psychological benefits. These programs use interaction with horses to help veterans cope with various challenges, including physical injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder, and the transition to civilian life. Active Military members can reap similar benefits while facing challenges from making lasting relationships in a constantly changing living environment to feelings of displacement from familiar faces and places. Equine therapy is unique in its ability to address physical, emotional, and social challenges simultaneously. For veterans and active military personnel, the connection with a horse often becomes a powerful symbol of trust, healing, and resilience, enabling them to move through their lives with a sense of purpose and peace.
This is Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture’s second year of free, outdoor programs geared toward getting the community outside to enjoy guided adventures of various kinds. It has all been made possible thanks to an Outdoor Equity Program Grant that it received from the California State Parks & Recreation Department. Why is access to the outdoors important? Nature is a public good that’s crucial for everyone’s health and well-being. Contact program coordinator, Anna Newman, with any questions @ (956) 525-2031.
