Organization Profile

The Donkeys of the Heart, Inc

http://www.thedonkeysoftheheart.org

Equine Assisted Services (Donkeys)

We work with standard-size donkeys
Certified by PATH* Equine Mental Health Specialist and Learning

*Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International.

We are a 501(C)(3) organization providing therapeutic and educational opportunities to children, adolescents, and adults with cognitive, mental, and behavioral challenges. This includes the at-risk community and military populations.

All sessions are conducted by Sophie Rainer certified by Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH) as Equine Specialist Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL). We use ground-based activities to focus on emotional and mental health. A Mental Health Professional is on site for Equine (Donkey) Facilitated / Assisted Psychotherapy.

Our volunteers are the driving force behind our organization. These are the people who dedicate their time and energy to help our clients achieve their goals.

Our vision for the future is to provide the special needs community a therapeutic equine environment where collaborative efforts of like-minded organizations and volunteers can work together to design, construct and implement Equine (donkey) therapy opportunities.

The opportunities are limitless! Let us know if you have a special skill. Volunteers come from all walks of life, some with donkey experience and some with no experience at all.

Being successful is a team work.

No special expertise is required – just a passion to help make a difference in someone’s life, and a willingness to learn.