EFP is a creative alternative therapeutic intervention for children and adolescents. It has shown to be an effective approach to address a variety of mental health disorders such as: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression, anxiety, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.

EFP has also shown to be effective in treating children who are struggling with major life changes such as divorce, grief and loss, foster care placement, etc. Therapeutic horsemanship provides the consumer with an opportunity to practice adaptive behaviors in a fun, safe, therapeutic environment.