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Bridges at Worthmore

Healing. Connection. Growth.

We transform lives through equine-assisted therapy and horse-centered care.

HOW WE WORK

INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
CREATING A COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE SUPPORTING HORSES
CREATING A COMMUNITY OF HORSES SUPPORTING PEOPLE

OUR SERVICES

A child touching a horse used for equine therapy at Bridges at Worthmore
ADAPTIVE RIDING

Equine-Assisted Activities & Therapies are any specific activity, e.g.. adaptive riding, mounted or ground activities, grooming and stable management, shows, parades, demonstrations, etc..

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EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is an experiential form of psychotherapy where horses are involved in the sessions. “Experiential” means that you will be involved in hands-on experiences with..

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EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING

Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is an experiential approach that when utilized in our equine assisted leadership and team building programs fosters communication, cohesiveness, team..

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​MAKE A REFERRAL

Clinicians/Practitioners contact us for a demo to learn how equine assisted psychotherapy can be beneficial for the people you serve.  Email 

bridges@bridgesatworthmore.org for more information.

TESTIMONIALS

Beautiful Mare in the pasture at Bridges at Worthmore

As a parent of four young children, I have often struggled with both complete exhaustion and overwhelm. My time at the farm and drawing upon the resources of Bridges at Worthmore have helped me to address overwhelming feelings and emotions, some which I was unable to concretely  identify.  Through the work I have done with the horses in a mostly therapeutic setting, I have been able to address many of these challenges as a woman, a parent, and as a wife.  Though the horses are not able to remove the challenges I experience, they have enlightened me on how I can better address my own thoughts, feelings and emotions.  Though nothing ever really gets “fixed,”  I am better equipped personally to address my own challenges and opportunities in my life.

- Mom of four

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OUR SERVICES

Bridges at Worthmore is committed to setting the standard of professional excellence for how horses and other therapies enrich, empower, and improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities.  Most people know the term “therapeutic riding” but there’s so much more!  Equine assisted activities and adaptive riding encompass the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of a person. 

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Bridges staff are certified through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (Path Intl) and the internationally recognized Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA).  The Bridges team works with people in creative horse-centered activities designed to address specific goals. The team is equipped to treat most  behavioral and health issues; with a particular focus on anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders and addiction.  We provide individuals, couples and families with opportunities to improve communication and relationship dynamics and we offer leadership development and team building programs for groups and corporations of all sizes.  We are particularly proud to be a provider of treatment to military veterans and their families.

HOW CAN I HELP?

Bridges at Worthmore welcomes the loving support and kindness of community volunteers. Our organization is blessed by many wonderful people who give their time and talents to help with our therapeutic program.  Becoming a volunteering at Bridges can bring satisfaction, personal growth and fulfillment to you, as well as our clients. 

 

Our therapeutic  program operates year round and volunteers work with staff to build a team that helps care for our horses, manage the facility, and assist with lessons and a variety of additional supportive tasks.  Whether you are an enthusiast with many years of horse experience or come with no experience you can choose your level of participation below.

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