Mental Health Practice – Idaho Horse Therapy, Inc.
Idaho Horse Therapy, Inc. is a nonprofit mental health organization located at 421 Hwy 75 in Shoshone, Idaho 83352. The practice specializes in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and maintains a herd of approximately forty horses used as core participants in its therapeutic sessions. Sessions take place primarily in a desert setting that the organization describes as designed to minimize environmental distractions and promote focus for participants.
The clinical model pairs two distinct professionals in each session: an Equine Specialist (ES) trained specifically in equine behavior and reactions, and a Mental Health Expert (MHE) who is a licensed mental health professional. The two-person team structure is central to the organization’s service delivery approach. Both indoor and outdoor environments are available, with indoor Magic Valley facilities used during inclement weather to maintain continuity of care. Individual and group therapy formats are offered.
Idaho Horse Therapy serves a range of populations. A specialized program called Re-Boot Camp targets veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The organization also works with the juvenile justice system and states that its mission is to provide services to “any population that can benefit” from Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. The practice collaborates with consultants and specialists from various fields as part of its broader service framework.
The organization is registered as a Central Contractor and holds credentials through EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) as a Military Services Program, reflecting its focus on evidence-based equine-assisted mental health delivery. The site characterizes the work as grounded in established psychotherapy frameworks adapted to the equine-assisted modality.
Contact information includes a phone number at (208) 280-0576 and an email address at johnny@idahohorsetherapy.com. Insurance acceptance and session fee information are not stated on the website. A year of establishment is not listed on the page.