Summary
Organization name
CANTER
2018
Tax id (EIN)
83-1758132
Category
Animal-Related, Mental Health & Crisis Intervention
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
316 S Washington AveFort Collins, CO 80521
Fort Collins, CO, US
Harnessing the Healing Power of Horses
CANTER walks young people through some of life’s hardest seasons — anxiety, grief, and more — alongside a horse and their own outpatient clinician, at no cost to their family. Sponsors, donors, and volunteers are the reason that’s possible.
Our vision: We envision a world where strong, resilient communities are built and lives are transformed through the healing properties of horses.
Ease of access: We take all steps possible to ensure our services are accessible to all, regardless of age, background, or income.
Quality of care: We strive to provide the highest level of care for both our participants and our horses.
Partnership: We actively seek strong partnerships with clinical service providers, educational institutions, and other community organizations to strengthen our programs.
Mission
CANTER exists to promote and enhance the emotional and physical well-being of individuals through equine-assisted services and programming, and to make the same accessible to all, regardless of background or income.
Background Statement
CANTER founder and Executive Director Brent Applegate has long understood the healing power of horses and the heroic role they can play in helping people overcome significant physical and mental challenges in their lives. For over 20 years his equine assisted physical therapy practice has leveraged the sensitive and intuitive nature of horses – helping patients overcome and manage physical limitations.
Deeply impacted and driven by the suicide death of a local teen, he saw opportunity to further harness the powers of connection and empathy horses possess. Brent started CANTER to serve as an accessible resource for individuals navigating emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief.
CANTER’s goal is to transform lives and build stronger, more resilient communities. Our four hooved heroes are instrumental in this work – serving as partners to develop and enhance the physical and mental well-being of individuals we serve.
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Fort Collins, CO 80521