Opening Gates is a fully licensed equine-assisted counseling and learning program based in Jeffersonville, Indiana, designed to provide unique out-patient mental health therapy. As a certified member of the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association, it adheres to its core vision of setting the standard of professional excellence in how horses and humans work together to improve the quality of life and mental health of individuals, families and groups.

As a family-owned, 501(c)(3) organization, Opening Gates provides outpatient mental health counseling using horses as the main facilitating tool. In addition, Opening Gates combines its animals and specialized trainers to offer unique programs for corporate trainings, team building and staff retreats.

Equine-assisted pyschotherapy (EAP) is a great alternative to consider because some individuals don't feel comfortable in the traditional therapy office setting, which can hinder progress. Because the arena and paddock is a natural setting, it provides individuals with a more comfortable therapeutic venue to foster a unique human-animal relationship. As with traditional counseling, processing does occur at the end of each session, allowing for exploration of feelings and behaviors.