Equine-Assisted Therapy · Hof Gruben, Dürnten
Hooves & Mind
Find calm. Build trust. Grow — at your own pace.
MyPhilosophy
Equine-assisted therapy is a powerful complement to conventional forms of therapy. The encounter with horses supports physical, emotional and social processes, creating space for reflection and personal growth.
Close contact with horses can ease depressive moods, strengthen motivation and counteract loneliness. Equine-assisted therapy is used for psychological, emotional and social challenges.
“Our life is what our thoughts make it.”Marcus Aurelius
Therapy with ShamaA special path for children
Some children need a place where they can simply be themselves — free of pressure, free of judgement. In the encounter with a horse, children with anxiety, social difficulties or delayed speech find calm, safety and trust.
The horse senses what a child needs
Horses meet children openly and without judgement — that is how real trust is built.
Small steps become big successes
Every bit of progress counts — and becomes tangible on the back and at the side of the horse.
Confidence grows — at each child's own pace
Without pressure, without judgement: children discover how much they are capable of.
Equine-assisted therapy gives children joy, courage and new ways to express themselves. A protected space where they get to learn: “I can do this!”
MyOffers
Choose the offer that suits you and get in touch via the contact form — no obligation. I will get back to you personally.
Taster Session
30 minutes
CHF 60
A first meeting with the farm, the horse and the therapist — at ease and without expectations.
Single Session
60 minutes
CHF 120
An individual therapy session, tailored to your goals and needs.
Package of 5
5 × 60 minutes
CHF 550
Five sessions for lasting development — continuity builds trust and progress.
Sibling & Group Session
60 minutes
CHF 80 per child
Shared time with the horse — social learning and shared joy in a small group.
All offers take place at Hof Gruben in Dürnten. Questions about prices or individual arrangements? Feel free to get in touch.
OurHorses
The real therapists stand on four hooves. Each of our horses brings its own character — together they create a space full of calm and trust.
Shama
the empathic one
Shama mainly accompanies children — patient, gentle and with a fine sense of what her counterpart needs.
Luna
the calm one
With her relaxed nature, Luna offers safety — ideal for anyone meeting a horse for the very first time.
Milo
the curious one
Milo brings lightness to every session — his playful character quickly puts a smile on your face.
Aboutme
Jenny Dias
Equine-assisted therapist
Horses have been part of my life since childhood — and they have shown me how much strength lies in the quiet connection between human and animal. At Hof Gruben I combine this experience with professional equine-assisted therapy.
My aim is to create a protected space in which people — big or small — can find calm, build trust and grow beyond themselves.
Get inContact
Whether it's a question or an appointment request — write to me and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Hof Gruben
Gruben 1
8635 Dürnten, Switzerland
+41 76 506 51 36
info@hoovesandmind.com
