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TRAVERSE operates a therapeutic horsemanship program ("equine assisted psychotherapy") for children who are at-risk, specifically, children who have experienced severe trauma or loss. The children participate in group therapy and riding instruction twice weekly, and are required to set personal, family, horse, and school goals. TRAVERSE professional staff members conduct the riding classes, group therapy sessions, and monitor each child’s progress carefully. Parents also participate in weekly group sessions. TRAVERSE offers an active K.I.T. Keeping In Touch program for children who have graduated from the program but who wish to continue riding and/or therapy at minimal cost. Children in the aftercare program also have the opportunity to participate in recreational activities, such as "fun rides," horse shows, and community field trips.
The group program begins the last week of August and runs through the first week of June. The children’s group meets for two afternoons each week in two-hour sessions throughout the school year. The parents’ group meets once weekly.
