We believe in utilizing the resources we have to promote health, wellness and life-enriching experiences through the equine interactions. The presence and healing of horses can offer an antidote to the disconnection in our lives today. A working farm is a model of meaningful occupation and continual stewardship of the land and animals in our care. The surrounding fields and forest offer an outdoor classroom for holistic education. These community programs are supported by credentialed instructors/guides as well as occupational therapists promoting inclusion, education, and overall wellbeing.
Services Provided
Equine-Assisted Learning
Carlisle Academy offers equine-assisted learning opportunities in the form of ground-based (unmounted) wellness and educational programs. We use the tranquil farm environment to create a sensory-rich experience where all participants can benefit from the enrichment and personal growth that comes with being in the healing presence of horses and participating in individual or group-based activities which provide insight, immediate feedback, and valuable respite from the outside world.
Please read here for more information on group and private sessions.
Veterans Programs
Carlisle Academy has been providing equine-assisted services to veterans and service personnel since the inception of PATH, International’s Equine Services for Heroes Program started in 2010. Our goal is to give those who have served our country an opportunity to experience the enrichment, learning, and healing that horses and nature can provide through any of our accessible and therapeutic community programs led by a credentialed, integrative team of PATH, International instructors, occupational therapists, naturalists, and certified equine specialists.
Wellness Retreats
Our Wellness Retreats are unmounted, equine-assisted and nature-based wellness programs using the tranquility of the living-farm environment for respite and renewal. These half-day retreats will help participants gather their thoughts, make space to relax, and take positive steps for themselves in the structure of a supportive group, led by nationally trained, credentialed facilitators in this modality.
Play and Prosper Therapy PLLC
We partner with Play and Prosper Therapy here at Carlisle Academy to provide occupational therapy services specializing in equine movement/hippotherapy and nature-based therapeutic intervention. Play and Prosper Therapy, PLLC is an outpatient, community-based therapy service whose model is to operate private practice satellite programs at partnering farms. They manage their own therapists and clients, incorporating insurance billing, while contracting with Carlisle Academy for facility, handlers, and horse use. Please inquire directly with Play & Prosper for one-on-one clinical occupational therapy.
For more information, contact the office at 207-985-0374, or email your inquiry to info@carlisleacademymaine.com.