Rain or Shine Equine
and Friends
Come and join us for a life changing experience
Get to Know Us
Our founder, Ebony’s journey is truly inspiring! Her love for both animals and people led her to explore the profound connections between them. From a young age she aimed to care for both two and four legged companions by taking on any tasks granting her the opportunity to do so. She later attended school which led to a career with over 20 years in the veterinary field. Utilizing her extensive background knowledge, she also discovered that she could not only help animals, but how these kind companions can positively impact our emotional and physical well-being. Knowing that her happiness and health was vital to helping others, she filled her home and life with creatures big and small. She currently has three fur babies of her own, one cat, a dog and a horse. Ebony has witnessed hope, healthy mind-sets, and healing through the advancement of long-term emotional development within her own child. She gained knowledge in special education and mental health by pursuing a degree in psychology and throughout her journey as a mother, and as a teachers aid at several Private/ Parent Co-Op schools. She has been affiliated with several Equine Therapy based Non-profit organizations and currently partners with Ride to Fly, as a PATH international Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL). Ebony knows firsthand this is a gift that keeps on giving and she has decided to share this gift with the world. And thus, Rain or Shine Equine and Friends was born—a place where horses and humans come together for growth, learning, and transformation.
Our Mission:
To empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds through the wisdom of horses, fostering personal growth, emotional healing, and life skills development.
Our program:
We are dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where human-equine partnerships inspire confidence, resilience, and a deeper understanding of self. We commit to nurturing these transformative experiences with integrity, compassion, and the highest standards of professionalism.
Services
What is EAL?
The goal our EAL programs is to advance the long-term physical and emotional well-being of our participants through facilitated interactions between horses and humans. These programs aim to enhance confidence, self-assurance, communication, focus, mindfulness, and coping strategies. PATH Int'l is leading in equine based therapeutic services. Each session is conducted with a PATH certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL).
Session Structure:
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EAL sessions involve a ESMHL, one or more participants, and horses.
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EAL Activities (role-playing, STEM based learning, Arts and Crafts) are combined with equine-based activities (grooming, walking, first aid, and various other unmounted exercises).
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL)
EAL encompasses various activities and exercises with horses during unmounted (ground-based sessions). It aims to enhance physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being.
Equine Teen Empowerment {EAL}
Seniors Strides to Success
(EAL)
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In EAL settings horses provide nonjudgmental feedback, helping individuals manage emotions and stress.
Through EAL self-confidence is gained by accomplishing tasks with alongside these large, majestic creatures.
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There may be no better way to communicate what we do than through our beloved photo gallery. As you browse our site, take a few moments to enjoy some off our special moments, and see if you can get a feel for our empowering environment filled with learning, laughter, and leadership.
