Download - Introduction to Turning Point Stables
“Uniting hearts through horses.”
“The Outside of a Horse Is Good For the Inside of Man” Winston Churchill
To offer a safe, private place for individuals, families
and groups to learn skills that will help them find
solutions, strengthen relationships, heal, and move
forward in life, using horses as teacher and guide.
Why Horses? Flight animal not a prey animal
Highly sensitive, curious, and
responsive to their environment
Herd animals
Respond to pressure
Intelligent problem solvers
Vary in size, intelligence,
experience, behavior, and appearance
Horses have no ego sensitivity
About UsCertified Stable
Certified Horse Master
Co-founder RIDE of ROCHESTER 501c3
Registered Nurse
Certified equine specialist for EAGALA
Our Location
Any Season
Activity Areas
Outdoor riding and activity arenasOne hundred year old renovated barn with 8
box stalls and 4 turnoutsSixty foot round pen
Community Room
Horse Rescue
Our Horses
Collaborative Partner
• Non-profit groups• Schools• Corporate organizations• Mental Health Providers• Law Enforcement• Social Services• Public Health• Families and Individuals
What We Do
Child and Adolescent Mentoring
Parent Study Groups
Team Building and Group Activities
Eagala Therapy
Have Fun
Youth MentoringOne mentor per child For school age childrenNinety minute sessionsMay include parents and entire
familyChild selects a horse they wish
to work withAppropriate activity is
determined by the mentor and the child’s need
Activity may include ridingA chore accompanies the
activityTime for play is encouraged
Positive Parenting Activities Discover talentsFind purposeHave influenceTeach how to deal with
emotionsTeach how to
communicate with others
Teach coping skillsDevelop good judgment
Horsemanship ActivitiesTeach empathy compassion and responsibilityTeach problem solvingDevelop physical strength,
skill, and fitnessDevelop good judgmentTeach communication with
people and horsesIncrease self control and
focusAre spent outside with
living things
Families Have Fun
Engaging, Active
and Effective
For Everyone
For Any Problem
Grounded!
Professional Therapy
What is EAGALA
Seven Ways EAP Can Help EffectiveUncovers the REAL
Client Quickly.Professional TherapistEngagingGets Clients Past the
Sticking Points.Great for Individuals and
GroupsProvides Real Solutions
Work on the Farm
So… If You Are Looking For Something?
“Do not follow where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”