Integrity – We say what we mean and mean what we say in matters of business, counseling, teaching, and horse handling.
Knowledge – We dispel the myths about horses by helping people understand the facts about why equine-assisted counseling and learning are so effective. We strive to educate people about the effects of trauma and the needs of survivors so that everyone can be a part of the healing process for the people in their lives.
Compassion – We’re willing to truly feel another’s suffering and respond without pity, judgment, or fear.
Humility – We acknowledge that we haven’t walked in anyone else’s shoes and that we don’t know everything, so we embrace opportunities to be taught by our clients, horses, and partners.
Humor – We find ways to laugh even in the hardest circumstances because when we can laugh at ourselves or at a situation, we are not victims.
Responsibility – We strive to avoid feeling like victims by taking personal responsibility for how we chose to act, even in situations we can’t control.
Trust & respect – We endeavor to earn the trust and respect of our clients, partners, and horses by establishing clear boundaries and demonstrating an unwavering belief in their capabilities, rights, and basic goodness.