Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) — the planned inclusion of an animal in a patient’s treatment plan

Animal-assisted activities (AAA) — the use of animals in recreational and visitation programs to help people with special needs – includes a wide range of interventions. 

HUGS & HOOVES THERAPY FEATURES "COWBOY" A FULL GROWN MINIATURE HORSE LOCATED IN TEMECULA, SOUTHERN caLIFORNIA.  Our team holds the highest rated equine therapy  registrations offered by america's leading  pet therapy organizations, PET PARTNERS & METSA.

(MINIATURE EQUINE THERAPY STANDARDS ASSOC.) 

OUR TEAM VISITS HOSPITALS, LONGTERM CARE & REHAB CENTERS,  HOSPICE & SPECIAL NEEDS PATIENTS, WOUNDED WARRIORS & VETERANS PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS FOCUSED ON HEALTH & WELLNESS.

 COWBOY CAN DO BOTH INDOOR & OUTDOOR VISITS, RIDES IN ELEVATORS, IS POTTY TRAINED, CALM IN HIGH SENSORY ENVIRONMENTS & LOVES MEETING  PEOPLE...ESPECIALLY KIDS!  LOCATED IN TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA WE CAN TRAVEL WITHIN 75 MILES OF OUR HOME RANCH.  WE ACCEPT KIND GESTURES OF GRATUITY TO ASSIST OUR PROGRAM TO CONTINUE. 
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"WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF ANIMALS TO HELP HEAL THE HEART, MIND, BODY & SOUL.  EXPERIENCE WHAT I LIKE TO CALL...COWBOY MAGIC!"   

JUANITA KOTH, RETIRED CRITICAL CARE-CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC RN, OWNER  HANDLER