(TASC) Therapeutic Animal Stewardship Cooperative

TASC is a fun and engaging program for kids of all ages!  Our current TASC family includes 10 horses, 3 goats, 1 donkey and 4 cats.  Students learn to provide the daily care for the horses and progress to beginner English and Western riding lessons.  

The TASC program utilizes strengths-based goal setting and evaluation for each activity.  The activities promote the development of self-confidence and self-esteem through working with large, strong animals.  They help increase concentration and attention span through managing and controlling the horses.  Significant focus is placed on respect, appropriate communication and assertiveness.  A greater awareness of personal feelings may be achieved through caring for and riding the horses.
                                    
The TASC staff is knowledgeable and extensively trained in EAP (Equine Assisted Psychotherapy), the Eliada Model (based on PEMS, psycho-educational motivational systems), group facilitation, team work and clinical issues.