Anyone is eligible, but preference is given to those with special needs. Participant must be at least three years of age and must have a medical release. Doctor's referral is not required.

• Disability Related Sports
• Equestrian Therapy

• Court Ordered Community Service Sites
• Summer Camps
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Disability Related Sports
• Equestrian Therapy

Call or visit website for full description of eligibility requirements. Animal and owner/handler will be interviewed, assessed, trained, certified, and insured.

Provides animal-assisted therapy in the areas of physical, occupational, speech, and psychotherapies, as well as special education. 

Provides a recreational equestrian program specifically designed for physically disabled children. Provides balance, coordination, endurance, and improve ambulatory skills to children with cerebral palsy and other physical challenges

• Equestrian Therapy
• Disability Related Sports

Children ages 0-18. Accepts private pay, and several insurance plans including: Aetna, AARP Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, ChampVA, EMI, Health U Medicaid, Humana, Medicare (Part B)/Noridian, Medicaid (Utah State Adult Traditional/Non-Traditional & CHIP), Molina Medicaid and Medicare, Multiplan, Optum, PEHP, SelectHealth, SelectHealth Medicaid, Tricare West, UMR, United Behavioral Health Care, United Healthcare, University of Utah Health Plans, and Vocational Rehab.

Insurance information changes frequently, contact for current information.

• Parenting Skills Classes
• General Counseling Services
• Equestrian Therapy

Janelle Nimer, PhD, LCSW

Abigail Anderson, LCSW - provides gender-affirming therapy.

Mariah Peterson, LCSW - provides gender-affirming therapy.

Malisa Lemon, LCSW - provides gender-affirming therapy.

See website or contact for additional provider names and specialties. All providers may not provide all services and ability to accept new patients changes regularly.

Serves people of all ages and abilities.

Provides therapy animal visits and experiences along the Wasatch front area. 

Individuals 5 years or older who may benefit from equine therapy

Arrowhead Stables offers riding lessons and equine-assisted therapy to children and adolescents in the Greater Salt Lake region. We provide individual and group sessions for kids struggling with autism-related issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma. This is a perfect opportunity If your child enjoys being around animals, especially horses, or if your child needs help, but doesn't invest in traditional talk therapy. Arrowhead also offers special summer programs!
6-8 years
9-12 years
Teenagers
Adults without kids
Adults & kids together

Cathy Fresh 801 663-0418 for equine therapy.

Children ages 3-21 with speech and language delays, feeding delays, developmental delays, Autism, Down Syndrome, etc.

Provides in-home and in-office comprehensive evaluations and speech therapy services for children with speech delays and disorders.

• Equestrian Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Special Preschools

Beth Browning, MS CCC-SLP

No restrictions

Provides mental health counseling and therapy

• Equestrian Therapy

Strides Pediatric Therapy offers adaptive riding, a horsemanship program adapted for a rider with a disability or challenge. It is a fun and engaging program that has a long list of benefits!

We also offer physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, mental health counseling, and recreational therapy. We have a clinic with traditional gym and treatment rooms and have an equestrian facility onsite to incorporate the use of hippotherapy.

Our adaptive riding instructor is a PATH certified therapeutic riding instructor and a state and nationally licensed recreational therapist.

Accepts private pay and Aetna.

Insurance information changes frequently, contact for current information.

Provides outpatient mental health services for individuals, families and groups (children, adolescents, and adults).

Services Include:

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
• Art Therapy
• Coaching
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Eclectic
• Equine facilitated therapy and learning
• Family Systems
• Intervention
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
• Motivational Interviewing

Issues Treated Include:

• Mood Disorders
• Self Esteem
• Coping Skills
• Anxiety
• Codependency
• Depression
• Divorce
• Eating Disorders
• Emotional Disturbance
• Family Conflict
• Peer Relationships
• Relationship Issues
• Substance Use
• Transgender
• Women's Issues

Amanda Speer, LCSW

• Animal Services Volunteer Opportunities
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities
• Equestrian Therapy

No charge for services.

Provides service and companion dogs to people who have mobility difficulties, type I diabetes, epilepsy, and other medical needs. Provides a Disabilities Awareness Education Program and K-9 Kids Reading Program for school-age children as well as Animal Assisted Therapy services.

A nonprofit helping children who face social, emotional or educational challenges with the help of animal assisted therapy, school visits and assistance dog placements. Serves children whose challenges range from autism to serious medical conditions to grief over the loss of a parent.

Specializing in visiting programs with Therapy Animals, Companion Animals and Social/therapy Animals. Educates healthcare and other professionals; Provides gold standard therapy animal curriculum and training; Empowers individuals with disabilities; Advances knowledge about research.

Prepares and places fully trained dogs with approved disabled recipients.

Types of Assistance Dogs:

• Autism
• Hearing
• Mobility
• Psychiatric Service
• Seizure Alert
• Diabetic Alert

It costs over $38,000 to train and place a Service Dog. Involvement in fundraising is voluntary. No out-of-pocket costs for recipients. 

Provides global standard and certification for equine therapy programs. Involves a team approach that includes a licensed, credentialed Mental Health Professional, a qualified Equine Specialist, and horses working together with the client in an arena at all times.

See website to find a local Eagala Model Program.

Provides educational resources and continuing education courses for occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language pathology professionals who incorporate equines, equine movement and the equine environment in treatment. 

Accredits centers and certifies professionals in the equine-assisted services industry. Provides over 150 standards to help centers sustain viable programs using best business practices, provide compassionate, humane equine management, program- specific standards, facility maintenance and precautions and contraindications for disabilities.