Details

Organization:	Arizona Humane Society
Contact:	Julie Bank
Address:	Sunny Slope Facility, 9226 North 13th Avenue
	(13th Avenue and Hatcher Road)
	Phoenix
	Arizona
	85021
	USA
Phone:	602-997-7585
	602-870-1999
Fax:	602-395-3862
Email:	msoldavini@azhumane.org
URL:	http://www.azhumane.org/

Description

• They offer therapeutic horseback riding.The Arizona Humane Society (AHS) was founded to assist those who cannot speak for themselves. AHS is committed to providing programs designed to help both animals and people, and firmly believes the human/animal bond is a healthy and important relationship. AHS has developed many programs that support this commitment and belief, including the Saddle Up program.

  Saddle Up is a state-licensed equine therapy program where troubled youth work hands-on with horses. The program assists children and teens through the positive structure of individual and group counseling in conjunction with equine care and horseback riding lessons. This creates a feeling of concern, first for the animal and ultimately for other people.

  Furthermore, this relationship of care, responsibility, and equine skills assists youth in gaining trust in a positive and supportive environment. It is hoped that through this program, troubled children will learn some of the necessary skills needed to become responsible adults.