DONKEYS OF THE HEART

The Donkeys of the Heart provides individualized equine-assisted services with donkeys for children and adolescents, supporting mental health, emotional regulation, communication, and confidence through a safe, professional, and ethical model.

We partner with donkeys. Unusual in the USA, in Europe we work with donkeys for almost 3 decades. They are considered as premier animal to address mental health challenges.

We have 2 programs:

• Adaptive/Therapeutic Riding
• Equine Assisted Learning (EAL)

Our volunteers are the driving force behind our organization.

Let us know if you have a special skill. If you have the will to help make a difference in someone’s life, contact us!

Here’s where we need your help:

• Donkey’s care
• Volunteer Board of Advisors
• Fundraising
• Marketing Public
• Financial and Legal
• PR

What we do:

Equine Assisted Services With Donkeys

All sessions are conducted by Sophie Rainer certified by Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH).

Therapeutic/Adaptive Riding

There are many benefits of adaptive riding and the positive impact our riders have are truly remarkable.

• Physical Benefits
• Psychological Benefits
• Social Benefits
• Educational Benefits

Equine (Donkey) Assisted Learning EAL

This activity occurs “on the ground.”‍ ‍

EAL is an experiential approach using donkeys as co-facilitators. Participants actively engage in and reflect upon hands-on activities with donkeys. EAL provides opportunities to learn a variety of life skills. “Donkeysmanship “classes are a support to learn about sciences, maths, history, geography, etc