About
Founded in 1971, NCEFT provides a holistic approach to healing for children and adults facing disabilities and mental health challenges. Their programs combine evidence-based practices with the profound rehabilitative power of the human-horse connection to deliver a range of services that enhance physical abilities, improve independence, build confidence, and cultivate emotional well-being. NCEFT's services include Physical and Occupational Therapy, Mental Health and Resilience, and Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship. They cater to a wide range of client diagnoses, including cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, Down syndrome, autism, and more. NCEFT is committed to helping individuals reach beyond their boundaries through equine-assisted therapies, education, and research.
Insurance & payment
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Services & specialties
Physical and Occupational Therapy
NCEFT offers Physical and Occupational Therapy in a variety of settings/environments, utilizing medical-quality equine movement which has been proven to produce measurable and functional therapeutic results.
Mental Health and Resilience
NCEFT provides individual and group services for children, adolescents, and adults with mental health challenges or chronic illness, as well as specialized programs for US military veterans and first responders.
Adaptive Riding and Horsemanship
NCEFT's Adaptive Riding Horsemanship Academy, Happy Trails Camp, and Special Education School Programs aim to enhance physical abilities, improve independence, build confidence, and cultivate emotional well-being in a safe and nurturing environment.