Mastering challenges together. Mindfulness, patience and communication while doing things together. This is how connection and trust in oneself and in others grow – an important goal of animal-assisted support.
Our animals in animal-assisted support
- Ponies: Even when picking out hooves, children gain a great deal of confidence when such a large animal follows their instructions. Leading a pony reduces fear and strengthens mutual trust.
- Sheep: With their gentle nature they can help people cope with fears and psychological challenges. The lanolin in their wool stimulates tactile perception and can help to reduce increased muscle tone.
- Giant land snails: Their slow movements train mindfulness. The heavy snails can also help with sensory support.
What we offer
We offer animal-assisted support for individuals and groups, as well as riding education. Annika Sommer is a social pedagogue (B.A.) and a specialist in animal-assisted education. Families on a low income can receive financial support.
For children with ADHD there is the group “Fidgeting allowed, dreaming welcome”, and for children, adolescents and adults with trauma-related disorders the horse-assisted trauma-informed intervention.
