Eagala Certified · 2025
Equine Assisted Therapy
Holistic support for anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship difficulties and developmental disorders — combining clinical expertise, equine specialist knowledge and the intuitive presence of horses.
The Model
What is Eagala equine therapy?
Eagala is an innovative mental health treatment model incorporating horses who are highly attuned and offer an environment for clients to discover their answers within themselves. A licensed mental health professional and a qualified equine specialist work together with horses and clients as equal partners in an experiential process that empowers life-changing outcomes.
What sets Eagala apart is its focus on boots on the ground — there is no riding involved. The horses remain untethered, and clients engage with them while standing alongside them, on equal footing.
Learn more about the Eagala model: http://www.eagala.org/
Why It Works
Real-time, non-judgmental feedback
Horses, being naturally responsive and intuitive, reflect the emotions and behaviors of the individuals they interact with — providing real-time feedback that helps participants gain insight into their own feelings and actions.
This experiential approach allows individuals to explore and address challenges in a safe and supportive environment. It is particularly effective for anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship difficulties and developmental disorders, engaging the mind, body and spirit in a way that traditional talk therapy alone may not achieve.
Our Programs
Three ways to participate
Participants interact with horses in a safe and nurturing environment, 100% on the ground, experiencing the benefits of non-verbal communication, empathy and trust-building.
Bring Your Own Therapist
Bring your therapist to Major's Place and we'll assist in facilitating an Eagala equine therapy session.
Work With Our Professionals
If you don't have a personal therapist, work with our in-house team of mental health professionals and equine specialists. Our partner therapist accepts Medi-Cal.
Apply for a Scholarship
Making services affordable to our veterans and first responders is core to our mission. If your therapeutic services aren't covered, apply for a scholarship today.
Please note: we do have dogs on the premises.
Why equine therapy matters
Mental health issues are pervasive, affecting millions worldwide. Untreated conditions lead to diminished quality of life, strained relationships and lost productivity. Eagala-certified programs like ours expand the horizons of mental health treatment by offering a powerful alternative that harnesses the healing strength of the human-horse connection.
Donate to Our Program Scholarship Fund
Major's Place is a 501(c)(3) and all donations are tax deductible. Donations are applied directly to our general and youth scholarship programs.