H.E.A.R.T. - Healing Equine Assisted Rehabilitation Therapy

H.E.A.R.T., which stands for Healing Equine Assisted Rehabilitation Therapy, is a Missoula-based organization that combines horses with mental health support and animal-assisted therapy. Missoula is home to a strong network of health and wellness providers, and H.E.A.R.T. fills a specific and meaningful role within that community. Rather than focusing on recreation or sport, this program uses the human-horse relationship as a tool for emotional and psychological healing. For individuals and families looking for something beyond traditional talk therapy, this kind of program can open doors that other approaches haven't.

H.E.A.R.T. offers equine-assisted therapy sessions where trained horses and licensed mental health professionals work together to support clients through emotional challenges, trauma, and behavioral health goals. Animal-assisted therapy here isn't just about riding, it often involves grooming, ground-based activities, and simply being present with horses to build trust and self-awareness. Counseling and mental health services are woven into the equine work, so clients receive structured therapeutic support rather than a casual barn visit. Sessions are typically tailored to the individual, whether they're a child working through anxiety or an adult processing trauma.

H.E.A.R.T. is based in Missoula and serves clients from throughout western Montana, including surrounding communities in Missoula County and beyond. Families and individuals traveling from smaller towns in the region often seek out this program specifically because equine-assisted therapy isn't widely available across rural Montana.