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Changing lives,
one connection
at a time. 

What We Believe

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At The Generous Horse Project, we believe in the transformative power of connection.
Healing happens in relationship—where it was once ruptured, it can be restored.

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Our Core Values:

  • Healing is slow, relational, and real

  • Horses are teachers, not tools

  • Connection—nervous system to nervous system—is the vessel for change

  • Nature and land stewardship are part of the healing

  • We choose depth over volume, and safety over performance​

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Nestled in Driftwood, Texas, our sanctuary is a space where humans and horses walk a shared path toward healing—one grounded in trust, respect, and mutual understanding.

Our Mission

To provide a safe haven where humans and horses connect to heal from trauma, build resilience, and grow beyond their past experiences.

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Vision

We envision a world where healthy, connected relationships with self, others, and the environment are at the forefront of everything we do. So, we’ve made it our mission to create a safe haven for horses and humans to recover from toxic stress and trauma through connected, trusting relationships.
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We care for and cultivate a healing and restorative space for horses, humans, and our shared ecosystem.

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We believe in safeguarding the needs of our Generous horses and giving them a voice and choice in daily life and therapy sessions.

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You don’t need to be fixed.
You need to be safe, seen, heard and understood. 

 

[Read our full manifesto →]

The Way We Work
a Healing Manifesto

​At The Generous Horse Project, we don’t just offer therapy—we hold space for healing that is slow, relational, and real. This is the heart of our work.
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For the brave, the tender, the seekers of something deeper​

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​​We believe that healing happens in relationship.
Where it was once ruptured, it can be restored.

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We believe safety is not a promise—it’s a practice.
A pace. A presence. A way of being with another.

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We believe you don’t need to be fixed.
You need to be felt. Seen. Safe. Respected.

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We believe the body remembers—and it also knows the way back.
That regulation isn’t taught, it’s offered.

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We believe the nervous system is a herd animal.
And that co-regulation is an ancient, biological language.

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We believe the horses have something to say.
And we’re listening.

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We believe trauma healing is slow, beautiful, sacred work.
Not linear. Not forced. Not surface-level.

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We believe nature is not a backdrop—it’s a co-therapist.
The wind, the ground, the sound of water—all part of the conversation.

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We believe in nervous systems that soften.
In families that reconnect.
In stories that change.
In the land that heals us while we protect it in return.

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We are here for the long walk back to wholeness.
One breath, one hoofbeat, one connection at a time.

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Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is a powerful, relationship-centered approach to healing that brings together licensed clinicians, equine specialists, and horse partners in a peaceful, outdoor setting.

Our Licensed Therapy team consists of a Mental health professional, an Equine specialist, and your chosen horse partner to support and guide you on your healing journey, whatever that looks like.  Together, this team creates a safe, structured space where healing can unfold.
 

Though we work beyond the traditional therapy room, our practice is deeply grounded in clinical training. We use evidence-based, trauma- and attachment-informed approaches to support regulation, safety, and emotional integration.
 

We’ve witnessed what happens when people feel safe enough to slow down, connect, and be seen. Again and again, we see the profound strength of the horse-human bond—and how relationships, when held with care, can change everything.

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