OFFICIALLY Enrolling for our 2026 pilot programs!

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What we are

Your teen doesn't need another app, another achievement, another thing to add to their resume.

They need to feel that they’re alive. That they matter. That their choices have weight. That showing up - really showing up, not just scrolling past - is where life actually happens.

Unbridled Rising is the antidote to a culture of “I don’t care.”

For 6 weeks, your teen trades their phone for a partnership with a horse. Trades performance anxiety for authentic presence. Trades "nothing matters" for "I matter, and here's why."

Through positive psychology, human-centered design, and the honest feedback only horses can provide, teens build:

  • Emotional regulation (not suppression)

  • Authentic confidence (not Instagram confidence)

  • Purpose and meaning (not external validation)

  • Healthy relationships (not transactional ones)

This isn't enrichment. This isn't therapy. This is your teen reclaiming their life from a digital world designed to steal it.

10 spots per cohort. Los Angeles & Malibu.

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Why horses?

Horses and nature provide what screens cannot: immediate biofeedback, authentic connection, and the requirement to be fully present.

Our program is grounded in an evidence-informed curriculum facilitated by a certified mental health / PATH Intl./ EAGALA-certified equine specialists.

Who are we for?

Unbridled Rising welcomes all youth ages 8-18 who are looking to build authentic confidence, connection, and resilience. Our program is a good fit for youth experiencing:

  • Stress and anxiety

  • Self-doubt or low self-esteem

  • Disconnection from peers and purpose

  • Social media pressure and comparison

  • Mild to moderate mood or behavioral challenges

Through research-based equine-assisted learning and positive youth development, we provide a supportive space for self-discovery, emotional growth, and social skill-building.

Our program is preventive and enriching in nature. While we aim to be inclusive, it may not be suitable for youth with:

  • Active suicidal ideation

  • Severe aggression or violent behavior

  • Inability to function in a social learning environment

For youth facing more intensive mental health challenges, we're happy to provide referrals to appropriate clinical services.

All participants must be able to engage safely in group activities and partner respectfully with horses and peers. We'll work with you to understand any specific physical, learning, or emotional needs and adapt the program as much as possible to support success.

  • "To love a horse is to open your soul and be able to look inside and find one's true self."

    — Unknown

  • "One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was from a horse master. He told me to go slow to go fast."

    -Viggo Mortensen

  • "Horses help us to learn about ourselves and to overcome our fears and limitations.

    -Linda Kohanov, The Tao of Horses

  • "Horses help us to connect with the natural world and the beauty that surrounds us."

    -Jane Goodall

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