Offering mental health services to families and youth, individuals, veterans, and corporations.
Hope Reins Foundation was founded in 2020. They have a herd of 12 therapy horses and two donkeys: eight geldings, five mares, and one stallion as well as rescue horses. This Equine Assisted Psychotherapy facility is nestled in the trees of North Idaho. It offers clients the experience to externalize their emotions, realize their goals and come up with solutions within themselves.
Christie Hartin, CEO, stated, “Horses and burros meet clients where they are at emotionally and physically, therefore giving them a space to freely express themselves and to ‘see’ the behaviors they would like to change.” Christie said her favorite thing about her job is, “watching clients become empowered to invoke change within themselves and build positive experiences with the horses and therapy team”.
The Hope Reins Foundation website explains that their therapeutic approach assists clients in reconnecting with their emotions and owning their feelings. In a safe environment, clients are provided an opportunity to step into an experience that will help facilitate their ability to ‘see’ their behaviors and how those behaviors impact self and others. All activities are completed on the ground. No horseback riding or knowledge of horses is required.
Anyone can become a patient at Hope Reins’ facility. They do accept referrals from therapists and doctors’ offices. Hope Reins Foundation provides clients with a superbill for insurance submission. To learn more about Hope Reigns Foundation and their program visit: www.hopereinsfoundation.org
CEO:
Christie Hartin
Serving:
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and surrounding areas
Founded:
2020
Therapies:
LCSW and EAGALA Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
