Bereavement Program
a unique and peaceful program
Our Bereavement Program offers a unique approach through Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL).
In a quiet paddock with our intuitive herd, participants explore connection, trust, and curiosity. The horses—free to graze, snooze, or approach—become the gentle guides, helping you see yourself and your challenges in a new way.Each session is led by a certified grief educator and recreation therapist. We tailor sessions to meet your needs, offering space to reflect, reset, and gain perspective in a way that works for you.
We offer financial aid to help support the cost of your participation. Please contact our finance office for more information.
Participant Stories
A special program
Your support funds our programs, allowing all participants to experience the power of the horse-human connection.
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High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc., was founded in 1974 by Mary “Sis” Gould as the Lower Connecticut Valley Educational Riding Association (LCVERA).
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