Meet Us
Judith (Judy) Schneider, LISW , Equine Assisted Mental Health Therapist, has been a
social worker for over 20 years. She has worked with abused and neglected children,
chronically mentally ill adults, poly-substance abusers, military families facing deployment,
trauma and suicide. In addition, as a probation and parole officer she has worked with violent
and sexual offenders. Judy is both honored and grateful to be able to share the healing power
of the horse with you.
"Healing Through Horses has always been a dream of mine. I believe horses saved my life as a youth.
As I passed into my adolescent and adult years the horse has gifted me with a sense of total
wholeness. What I mean by this, is they accept me for who I am; will teach me what I need to know
and guide me to be a better person. They do this by responding to my mood, state of mind, intentions
and actions. They have shown me that if I am direct, firm, soft, supple and deliberate then my
communication skills will be effective. If I am able to achieve this with the horse, then I am able to
transfer these skills to my clinical practice and to my human relationships. As I thought about how
nature heals, I knew Healing Through Horses had to be located near water, trees and on good earth.
Healing Through Horses is located a short walk on a dirt road from the Chama River, nestled under old majestic
cottonwood trees; and has a quietness to the land."
Wayne Brewster, Equine Specialist, has been involved with horses for over 20 years.
" When I moved to New Mexico from New Jersey in the 1970's, I realized animals are natural healers.
I believe a person with a quiet manner puts both horses and humans at ease. Patience allows the
horse to do their best at any given time. I have come to understand how human beings can evolve
if they are allowed to be themselves in concert with the horse. I have often thought, If I was brought
up in the West, I most likely would have been a working cowboy and possibly a bull rider.
I am committed to the "old way" and try to incorporate this into my daily life."
As we look into the future, we see Healing Through Horses as we observe a young horse;
full of ideas, potential and skills yet to be mastered. We envision ourselves offering internships
to high school and college students, to become a community service site for those who need to
fulfill their commitments to the judiciary and offer our community an opportunity to re-connect
with the way of the horse. We envision becoming a mobile mental health unit offering on-site
services at schools, detentions centers and any other venues which may benefit from our services.
We look forward to offering therapists, social workers, teachers, probation and parole officers,
clergy, attorneys, judges and administrators an opportunity to participate in Equine Assisted Mental Health
workshops and offering CEU credits for participants. We support a collaborative approach
to learning and healing.
Judy and Wayne met in 2003 when Judy was passing through New Mexico on her way to Colorado
to work on a dude ranch. Little did they know what a trail ride, good cup of coffee and horses
would bring into their futures. They were married in 2005 next to the Chama River.
Judy and Wayne live in Abiquiu, New Mexico with their horses, cats and a very old lovable dog.
Make a choice today to make a change.
Please contact Judith Schneider, LISW at Healing Through Horses
(505) 685-0596 or send an email to: Judy@healingthroughhorses.net
for a free initial consultation, to obtain more information and to schedule an appointment.
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