"Our equine rescue centre offers alternative / complementary therapy, animal assisted therapy, that involves animals as a form of treatment to improve social, emotional, motivation or cognitive functioning.We also offer the less formal approach of animal assisted activity which involves more than one patient and with the primary focus on the presence of the animal. Therapeutic experiences can include walking, brushing, petting and caring for an animal.Because many children, teens and adults enjoy working with animals, it can be beneficial for individuals who are resistant to treatment or have difficulty accessing their emotions or expressing themselves in talk therapy.