About Horse & Soul Equine

Meet The Founder

Deanna Rupp, LSCSW Therapist | Facilitator

Deanna's work is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and a deep respect for each individual’s unique story. Deanna provides therapy for individuals ages 12 and up through in-office and telehealth sessions and is expanding her practice to include equine-assisted psychotherapy — a unique, experiential approach to mental health care that aligns deeply with her values and clinical philosophy. Her approach is flexible and collaborative, focused on creating a safe, trusting space where growth and healing can occur. Deanna is passionate about helping clients recognize their strength and resilience while building meaningful, lasting change. Outside of her professional work, Deanna enjoys spending time with her husband and son, caring for their farm animals, and finding balance through reading, travel, and time outdoors — all of which influence the grounded, relational nature of Horse & Soul.

Our Purpose

Horse & Soul Equine was created to offer a different kind of space — one rooted in connection, presence, and growth. Through ground-based, horse-assisted experiences, Horse & Soul invites individuals, families, and groups to slow down, reflect, and learn through meaningful interaction rather than words alone.

This work is not about riding horses or mastering techniques. It’s about awareness, relationship, and the powerful insights that emerge when humans and horses connect in an intentional, guided environment.

Our Approach

At Horse & Soul Equine, experiences are:

Ground-based and experiential
Client-centered and trauma-informed
Guided at your pace, not rushed or forced

Horses are highly perceptive animals who respond authentically to the world around them. Their presence offers natural, nonjudgmental feedback that can help individuals notice patterns, build emotional awareness, and explore new ways of relating — both to themselves and to others. Every experience is designed to be safe, supportive, and adaptable, meeting participants exactly where they are.

The Role of the Horses

At Horse & Soul Equine, the horses are not tools — they are partners in the process. Each horse is carefully cared for and respected as an individual, with their well-being placed at the center of every experience.

Horses offer honest, present-moment feedback through their behavior and responses. This allows participants to explore emotions, boundaries, communication, and connection in a way that feels natural and deeply impactful.

A Space for Growth, Not Perfection

Horse & Soul Equine welcomes individuals, families, and groups seeking growth through experience rather than instruction alone. You don’t need prior horse experience, and you don’t need to know exactly what you’re looking for to begin.

Curiosity, openness, and willingness are enough.