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Wellness Horsemanship for children, adolescents, adults and seniors of all ages
Wellness Horsemanship Program Overview
This unique wellness program strategically incorporates human-animal interactions—specifically with horses—into a structured wellbeing experience that fosters self-discovery, personal growth, and emotional healing. It can serve as a powerful adjunct to traditional counseling or other therapeutic approaches or this program can also stand alone on your path to holistic wellness.
You will be guided by the farm’s owner, a Nationally Certified Mental Health Counselor professionally trained in both animal care and human-animal assisted practices. Her expertise ensures a safe, supportive environment that nurtures emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.
Benefits of the Program:
Increased self-esteem and confidence
Enhanced relaxation and stress reduction
Connection through the human-animal bond
Purposeful, goal-directed activities promoting mindfulness and presence
A tranquil farm setting ideal for reflection and growth
This is not a talk therapy or counseling session—instead, participants engage in meaningful, guided equine activities. These may include:
Grooming, riding, or training horses
Providing care or assisting in veterinary treatment
Driving or being a passenger on a horse-drawn vehicle
Participating in or visiting equine-related events
Assisting with the daily routines and needs of the animals
Note: Simply observing or spectating does not qualify as active participation in this program.
Who is Alisha (Grill) Casamona?
Your Wellness Horsemanship sessions will be guided by Alisha Casamona, NCC, CCTP, and the Owner of Redbird Farm. Alisha is a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 12 years of experience in the counseling field. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (2007) and a Master’s in Community Counseling Psychology (2012).
Alisha also brings a lifelong passion and deep expertise with animals, especially horses. She was actively involved in 4-H until the age of 18, earning the title of “Most Outstanding Horse Club Member,” and won the Pennsylvania 4-H State Horse Show in 2003. Her equestrian accomplishments include national rankings in AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association) and has experience in multiple disciplines. Recently Alisha won The AQHA World Reserve Championship Level one Hunter Under Saddle. reflecting both her skill and dedication.
AQHA World Show 2024 Reserve Champion level 1 Hunter Under Saddle- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Each 1-hour session is thoughtfully designed to help you work toward personal goals, whether you're looking to develop horsemanship skills, manage life’s stressors, or simply find greater peace and wellbeing. These sessions use the organically therapeutic presence of horses to support your emotional and personal growth, enhancing your overall enjoyment and fulfillment in life.
Together with Alisha, you’ll create a personalized plan for how you'd like to spend your time with the horses. Your activities may include:
Petting and grooming
Leading and lunging
Riding (optional)
Other on-the-ground interactions
Riding is completely optional—many find deep value in ground-based activities alone. This will all be explored and discussed during your initial session.
Your First Session with Alisha
The first session is all about getting to know you. Alisha will take time to learn about your background, goals, and any specific intentions you have for your horsemanship journey. This session will also focus on important topics such as:
Horse safety
Farm guidelines
Animal care and comfort
Safety—both for you and the horses—is always the top priority, and Alisha will make sure you feel comfortable and well-prepared before moving forward.