Temple Grandin Equine Center

Integrating Research and Education in Equine Assisted Services (EAS)

The Temple Grandin Equine Center celebrates and elevates the role of the horse in society through the physical and emotional benefits of serving those in need. TGEC integrates research and education to advance evidence-based practices of EAS.

The center is named after Dr. Temple Grandin, who’s contributions to the field of human and animal welfare have shaped numerous industries and fields of study.

We invite you to learn more about our namesake and her work.

What is Equine Assisted Service:
Therapy: Licensed therapy professionals incorporate horses within treatments or interventions to help address individualized goals and improve function, health, and wellness. Types of therapy include:
-Physical therapy
-Occupational therapy
-Psychotherapy
-Speech-language therapy

Learning: Engages people, with the assistance of horses, for the learning process of academic skills, leadership skills, character-building skills, or other relevant life skills. Instructors are not therapists, rather specialized teachers to facilitate learning in:
-Education
-Organizations
-Personal Development

Horsemanship: Horsemanship is an area of non-therapy services adapted from traditional disciplines of horseback riding or unmounted activities. Horsemanship is taught in an adaptive manner for individuals with unique needs. These skills include:
-Adaptive equine sport
-Adaptive and therapeutic riding
-Driving
-Interactive vaulting