Equine-Oriented Summer Camp in Collaboration with The Ohio State University

In July of 2025, Therapy Strides proudly introduced an innovative pilot program of a unique summer camp, which offered children a dynamic approach to speech and language therapy, integrating nature and equine interaction as powerful therapeutic tools. Graduate students in speech-language pathology from The Ohio State University Department of Speech and Hearing Science participated. The graduate students gained valuable clinical experience under the supervision of licensed speech-language pathologist.

During the 20-hour summer experience, children received collaboratively-designed speech-language pathology (SLP) services that supplemented their therapeutic goals. Licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologists, supported by OSU graduate students, delivered specially designed interventions in an engaging equine environment.

Children and adults brushing and petting a brown horse inside a barn, with an outdoor farm setting visible through the open barn door.
Children walking through a lush, green forest trail, some holding hands and others standing apart, with dense trees and foliage on either side.
Children and an adult in an indoor riding arena with a white horse. The children are holding a lunge line, and the adult is smiling, watching them.
A horse in the foreground with a blue halter. In the background, children and adults are inside an indoor riding arena, engaging in activities like horse handling and socializing.

Camp Experience

  • Equine-based small-group and individual therapy sessions delivered by SLPs who were supported by OSU graduate students

  • Collaboratively designed and collaboratively delivered equine-themed interventions that supported each camper’s current IEP goals and objectives

Collaboratively designed Collaboratively delivered

Therapy Strides is proudly working alongside The Ohio State University Department of Speech and Hearing Science to further advance equine-facilitated therapy.

Therapy Strides is eager to expand therapy offerings in the near future, including additional camps. With each of these camps, graduate students in speech-language pathology participate and acquire meaningful knowledge from seasoned, licensed speech-language pathologists. Additionally, the graduate clinicians bring ideas from their academic education to share with others.

Stay tuned for our next summer camp offering!

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