Vision Statement

Passionately impacting our community by engaging horses and innovative techniques at a premier facility to improve the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of the Emerald Coast


Therapeutic Riding Program

Healing Hoof Steps Equine Assisted Mental Health Counseling and Therapeutic Riding 

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  • PATH Certified Riding Instructors
  • Ages 5yrs & up
  • Riding Activities
  • Holistic Approach
  • Not Covered By Insurance

Mental Health Counseling

Located in Crestview, Florida

​We offer two distinct programs at Healing Hoof Steps

Your monthly gift will help to provide the necessary elements to maintain the highest levels of care to our clients, riders and working herd of incredible horses! Click the monthly giving option below and JOIN OUR CAVALRY of GIVING today!

"Improving lives one FOOT and one HOOF step at a time."

Mission Statement

To create lasting, positive change in the lives of individuals along the Emerald Coast through therapeutic engagement with horses.


What conditions are treated with Equine Assisted Mental Health Counseling and/or Therapeutic Riding?

  • Depression or Anxiety
  • At-Risk Youth
  • P.T.S.D./Trauma
  • Relationship Issues
  • Grief
  • ADHD
  • Family Counseling
  • Women's Issues
  • ​Autism
  • ​Physical or developmental disabilities

WE WANT YOU to Join our Cavalry of Giving! Members of our Cavalry of Giving donate $10, $20, $50 or $100 every month​ and receive exclusive gifts, invitations, and communication from Healing Hoof Steps. 

A 501(c)3 Organization

As a 501c3, every gift helps us forward our mission to serve more of the community through horses! 

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselors
  • Ages 5yrs & up
  • Non-Mounted Activities
  • HIPPA Compliant
  • May Be Covered By Major Medical Insurance

What is Equine Mental Health Counseling/Learning?

  • Tri-Team Approach using a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, an Equine Specialist & Horses
  • Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Techniques + Experiential ground activities
  • Not horsemanship or riding
  • Works with metaphors
  • Process feelings, behaviors and patterns

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What is Therapeutic Riding?

  • Sessions on horseback structured to provide cognitive, emotional, physical and social benefits to riders with disabilities
  • Led by experienced instructors in a secured arena
  • Improves flexibility, balance & muscle strength