Turning Point is a privately owned organization located in the farming community of LeRoy, Minnesota. Here we strive to provide a connection between special need horses and people, that will foster hope, encourage
physical and spiritual healing and empower them for their future. Enjoying horses requires knowledge, time, and experience. Guests of any age can learn and enjoy harmonious relationships, in a family friendly environment, with an abundance of fun, fresh air, sunshine, peace, quiet and serene beauty, that will build a connection between horses and friends.
2. “The Outside of a Horse Is Good For the
Inside of Man” Winston Churchill
3. To offer a safe, private place for individuals, families
and groups to learn skills that will help them find
solutions, strengthen relationships, heal, and move
forward in life, using horses as teacher and guide.
4. Why Horses?
Flight animal not a prey animal
Highly sensitive, curious, and
responsive to their environment
Herd animals
Respond to pressure
Intelligent problem solvers
Vary in size, intelligence,
experience, behavior, and
appearance
Horses have no ego sensitivity
5. About Us
Certified Stable
Certified Horse Master
Co-founder RIDE of ROCHESTER 501c3
Registered Nurse
Certified equine specialist for EAGALA
12. Collaborative Partner
• Non-profit groups
• Schools
• Corporate organizations
• Mental Health Providers
• Law Enforcement
• Social Services
• Public Health
• Families and Individuals
13. What We Do
Child and Adolescent
Mentoring
Parent Study Groups
Team Building and Group
Activities
Eagala Therapy
Have Fun
14. Youth Mentoring
One mentor per child
For school age children
Ninety minute sessions
May include parents and entire
family
Child selects a horse they wish
to work with
Appropriate activity is
determined by the mentor and
the child’s need
Activity may include riding
A chore accompanies the
activity
Time for play is encouraged
15. Positive Parenting Activities
Discover talents
Find purpose
Have influence
Teach how to deal with
emotions
Teach how to
communicate with
others
Teach coping skills
Develop good judgment
16. Horsemanship Activities
Teach empathy compassion
and responsibility
Teach problem solving
Develop physical strength,
skill, and fitness
Develop good judgment
Teach communication with
people and horses
Increase self control and
focus
Are spent outside with
living things
18. What is EAGALA
Engaging, Active and
Effective
For Everyone
For Any Problem
Grounded!
Professional Therapy
19. Seven Ways EAP Can Help
Effective
Uncovers the REAL
Client Quickly.
Professional Therapist
Engaging
Gets Clients Past the
Sticking Points.
Great for Individuals and
Groups
Provides Real Solutions