Our greatest glory is not in never falling,
but in getting up every time we do.
Confucius

About Us

Moving Forward Healing With Horses offers several equine assisted programs to help children and adults that are living with stress, anxiety, depression and PTSD.  These programs are also beneficial for children and adults with disabilities.  Each program is designed to take the participant though a journey of self-discovery.  We utilize two indoor arenas so weather is never an issue.

Programs

Equine Facilitated Programs

These programs are unmounted and are an effective way for us to experience personal growth and development by participating in objectively driven exercises with a horse.  Participants who have little to no knowledge of horses do very well in this program.  $40 per one hour session.  We also offer corporate team building days with lunch provided for $960.  Please contact us for other group requests.


Free Workshops

Building Confidence and Integrity and Gaining Trust through Horses

For those who have lost a parent through death, divorce or separation

  • Building Women ~ Ages 12-16
    Saturday, April 9, 2022, 2-4 pm

  • Building Men ~ Ages 12-16
    Sunday, April 10, 2022, 2-4 pm

  • Building Champs ~ Ages 7-11
    Sunday, May 29, 2-4 pm

Grieving the Loss of a Child

  • Saturday, May 28, 2-4 pm

Call Tanya for more information/registration ~ 406-794-2219

Facilitators

Tanya “T” Rae Ballensky, CFSP

Certified in Grief Recovery and Equine Assisted Learning

Tanya “T” Ballensky started her career in funeral service in 2000 as an embalmer in Denver, Colorado while attending mortuary school. She became Licensed in the state of Montana in 2002 after completing her internship with Bullis Mortuary in Hardin and Miles City. In 2008 Tanya purchased Cremation & Funeral Gallery where she had been employed since 2004 and in 2014 she opened Heights Family Funeral Home. In 2016 Tanya received her career designation of Certified Funeral Service Practitoner. The achievement signifies her commitment to raise and improve the professional standards of funeral service practice and pursue lifelong learning.

In 2013 Tanya became certified in grief and bereavement services and in 2016 she became certified as an Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator.

Tanya enjoys helping families and getting involved in community events. She is very passionate about helping others improve their quality of life. She loves being able to share her horses with the community by taking them to visit nursing homes and assisted living homes.

Healing with Horses

There is nothing like a 1200 lb teacher.

One of the joys of working with horses is that they constantly assess but they do not judge. Their feedback is honest and instant. They constantly model assertiveness and teach us. Nature provides them with instincts that are very astute. They help instill empathy and kindness in the participants while changing the perspective on social interaction, leadership, communication, teamwork and empathy skills.

 
 

Healing Ponies

 

  • Helping Adults & Children with Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Depression & PTSD
  • Helping Children with Divorce, Emotional Trauma & Autism
  • Hospice, Nursing Home, Assisted Living, School & Private Home Visits

 

Arlo

Arlo is a 7 year old Norwegian Fjord Pony. He stands 14.1 hands high and enjoys visiting nursing homes and assisted living homes. He also loves to be on the trail and pull a cart. He is very in tuned with human emotion which makes him one of our favorite therapy equines.

Scout

Scout is a 2 year old miniature paint horse. He stands 34 inches high and enjoys being the center of attention. He loves going indoors which makes him a wonderful guest during visits.

Contact Us

Contact us for more information and to register.

Address

733 West Wicks Lane
Billings, MT 59105

Contact Information

406-794-2219
movingforwardmt@gmail.com
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