Vision

We envision a day when:

  • There are no barriers (financial, transportation, access, stigma, bias) for any individual or family to connect with horses and nature, and receive effective, ethical therapeutic services in a safe and inclusive space;

  • There is widespread research and financial support for equine-assisted services from the medical/healthcare, insurance and educational communities;

  • Our industry prioritizes compassionate, lifelong equine welfare and connection over traditional, historical, and dominant ways of working with and training horses (and other animals).

Values

  • Safety

    • Committed to providing emotional, psychological, and physical safety for all animals and humans who are part of the Equuvation community.

    • Development of procedures and policies that prioritize safety in every way for all areas of the organization including animal care, client service delivery, and farm/land management.

  • Integrity

    • Ensuring wise and efficient use of resources while upholding transparency.

    • Committed to the highest ethical and professional standards as they relate to all aspects of the equine-assisted services, educational, therapeutic, and behavioral health industries.

  • Compassion

    • Committed to fostering an environment fit for children at all times – patience, tolerance, kindness, honesty, and good humor.

    • Committed to fostering an environment that models humane treatment of animals at all times.

    • Committed to providing a safe space and meaningful services without discrimination or bias related to race, religion, gender, finances, education, politics, or ethnic background.

  • Collaboration

    • Motivated by cooperation and teamwork in achieving our mission–within our team, with leaders in our community and with other mission-focused organizations.

    • Aiming to be the catalyst for working together on big ideas, innovative programs, research and development, and continuing education in the field.

  • Excellence

    • Motivated to facilitate and support the highest caliber of equine-assisted services possible.

    • Committed to seeking and maintaining relevant credentials, certifications, training and continuing education within the EAS, educational, therapeutic, and behavioral health industries.

    • Always seeking creative solutions, new perspectives, research-based discoveries and innovation in all activities and ideas centered around the horse-human connection.