Moloka'i Program

At Spirit Horse Ranch, we believe that healing is not just a process, but a journey that we take together.

We have the privilege of working with our wonderful collaborative partner, Ho’aka Mana to foster healing, mental wellness, and resilience through evidence-based, equine-assisted interventions and trauma support on Molokaʻi.

We visit every first Tuesday of each month until September 2025, to engage with community interested in fostering healthy relationships. We are honored to offer this program and grateful to witness the strength and resilience of the families we serve.

Participant Details

Registration is REQUIRED via HoakaMana.org

Location: Wichman Ranch in Ho’olehua

Arrive 15 minutes early. Sessions are 1 hour:
10-11am, 11:30am-12:30pm, 1-2pm, 3-4pm, 4-5pm

Keiki 10 and Under must have parents/guardians with them. An email with details of what to bring and how to prepare will be sent the week of the huaka’i.

For questions, please contact sage@hoakamana.org

Our facilitators are trained and certified in various equine-assisted trauma informed care services.

Our small peer groups and individual sessions allow participants a safe space to explore themselves and discover what tools work best for them.

FAQs

  • The unique relationship found between the client and the horse with TSHR ground based equine program often leads to benefits including but not limited to:

    • Greater sense and understanding of self

    • Improved communication and listening skills

    • Increased self-esteem and confidence

    • Increased ability to ask for what you need and want

    • Improved concentration and problem solving skills

    • Finding your voice

    • Feeling acceptance and belonging

    • Development of trust and social skills

    • Feeling better prepared to balance responsibilities

    • Enhanced motivation and energy

    • Improvements in self-control

    • Learning to master fears

  • We use various tools such as Equine-Asssited Trauma Informed Care Services (EAS), Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL), HeartMath, and the Brainspotting® technique, and cater them to our clients' needs.

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  • Individuals of all ages and levels of cognitive development can benefit from Equine-Assisted therapy.
Clinical studies suggest that equine-assisted therapy is effective in treating:

    • Depression

    • Anxiety

    • Low self-esteem

    • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

    • Behavioral problems

    • Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

    • Autism

    • Conduct disorder

    • Aggression and Substance abuse

  • The Spirit Horse Ranch Equine Therapy Program is available to for children and youth between 11-18 years old. To schedule or request more information, please contact us at 808-280-7070 or email us at info@thespirithorseranch.org.

Horses reach into your soul, pull out the good and heal what isn’t.

We need your ongoing support to grow our unique programs to heal, encourage and educate participants on their journey to freedom.

Help Maui heal by making a tax-deductible charitable donation today!

We are a 501(c)3 Nonprofit recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt public charity. We need your support to allow us to provide free services to our Maui keiki and community.

Programs we can get started with your help:

Artistic Expression

The arts, such as painting, crafting and drawing contribute to core determinants of health; playing a critical role in health promotion; helping to prevent the onset of mental illness and age related physical decline; supporting the treatment or management of mental illness, and noncommunicable diseases and neurological disorders.

Organic Gardening

Our greenhouse will provide a space to plant and grow food, helping participants to practice acceptance, move beyond perfectionism, develop a growth mindset, connect with others, be one with nature, be present in the moment, exercise, eat healthfully, develop a sense of teamwork and gain confidence through the knowledge that their actions sustain life.