Heart of Horse Sense Equine Therapy Visit

Equine Therapy Visit

ASHEVILLE, N.C.-Charles George VA Medical Center will host an equine therapy visit with Heart of Horse Sense on Wednesday, September 9th, giving Veterans the opportunity to interact with therapy horses as part of ongoing recreational therapy programming.

The event will take place in two locations to reach Veterans across the facility:

• 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Community Living Center (CLC) Courtyard
• 1 – 2 p.m. outside the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC), 6 Veterans Drive

Equine therapy, also known as equine-assisted activities, is a recreational therapy approach that uses structured interaction with horses to support emotional regulation, stress relief, and overall well-being. Programs like this are part of a broader effort to offer Veterans varied, engaging therapeutic options beyond traditional clinical settings.

Participants will be asked to sign a waiver prior to interacting with the horses. Hand sanitizer will also be provided for use before and after each session. Organizers note that because animal behavior can be unpredictable, visit times are approximate.

About Heart of Horse Sense Heart of Horse Sense is a Western North Carolina nonprofit that supports trauma-informed equine-assisted services for Veterans, First Responders, at-risk youth, and their families, offered at no cost through partnerships with organizations like the Western North Carolina VA Health Care System.

Veterans, staff, and visitors interested in attending are encouraged to stop by either location during the scheduled windows. No registration is required.

For more information, contact Cara Carlson, CTRS, at Cara.Carlson@va.gov.

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