Changing Lives through Interactive Equine Experiences

EaglePasture 1 Our Goal is to offer a Safe and Positive rural environment where children are met with success and acceptance while learning valuable life skills through equine activities.

The Child's Haven facility is located on a peaceful, quiet farm in the Dallas area. Our activities are child-focused and are implemented through interactions with our ponies who have been especially trained to work with children. We offer equine-assisted activities and Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) through our Child/Family, Youth Development, and Community Outreach programs. Equine Facilitated Learning is constructive interaction between individuals and equines. It is a practical learning methodology that takes participants out of their "normal routine". In a safe and stimulating environment, through facilitated equine activities completed on the ground, participants increase their understanding about themselves and others.

Equine Facilitated Learning

A Natural Way to Improved Mental Health, Successful Relationships and Balance in One’s Life

Taken from Frank Levinsons "Way of the Horse" (Video included on second page)

Horses are like magnets for humans. People of all ages have drawn to the horse because of their beauty, grace, power, majestic stature and the mystery of their noble being. It’s been that way throughout recorded history. In modern times, it has been clinically documented that just being around horses changes the brain wave patterns of humans. We calm down and become more centered and focused in the present when we are with horses. We are transformed in a very positive way when in the presence of horses. It is no wonder that the beneficial effects of positive and appropriate interaction with horses should prove therapeutic to grownups and children alike.