Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is a new and emerging field. A team formed by a mental health professional and an equine specialist promote positive growth in patients through activities that incorporate horses. EAP is so new that only a handful of therapists offer the program statewide.

Five years ago, Dr. Joseph Lancia, a psychiatrist, opened Windhorse Farm in Hilton. His patients who choose EAP have a unique opportunity to establish a relationship with horses there. Dr. Lancia’s goal, with the help of equine specialist Christine Cane, is to better understand his client’s needs by observing their interaction with the horses. In addition to his practice Dr. Lancia is a trainer for an organization that promotes equine assisted psychotherapy internationally. For more information visit the link below.

The patients you see in this piece are actors.

Windhorse Farm