Program boundary: Resilient Riders provides equine-assisted wellness and educational activities. It does not diagnose, cure, or treat anxiety, autism, PTSD, depression, or any other medical or mental-health condition.
For children
- Worry can make your thoughts feel busy.
- Your heart, stomach, or muscles may feel different.
- You can tell a trusted adult what you notice.
For preteens
- Stress often starts with a challenge or change.
- Anxiety can continue even when there is no immediate danger.
- Noticing a feeling is not the same as making a diagnosis.
For teens and adults
- Occasional stress is a normal part of life.
- Persistent worry can interfere with sleep, concentration, relationships, or daily activities.
- A qualified professional can help when symptoms persist or get worse.
Practical choices
Choices you can try
- Pause and notice what your body is telling you.
- Ask for more time, less stimulation, or a break.
- Talk with someone you trust.
At a horse session
You may ask for space from the horse, a quieter place, caregiver help, or staff support. Participation choices are not medical treatment.
Evidence and attribution
Sources and review information
Resilient Riders wrote this page in original language after reviewing the sources below. No third-party image, worksheet, logo, assessment, or downloadable file is reproduced.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
I’m So Stressed Out! Fact Sheet- Publication or review date
- NIH Publication No. 20-MH-8125; page does not state a review date
- Resilient Riders reviewed
- August 21, 2026
- How this source was used
- Government information identified as public domain. Resilient Riders uses an original summary and does not reproduce source images.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Managing Stress- Publication or review date
- May 12, 2026
- Resilient Riders reviewed
- August 21, 2026
- How this source was used
- Government source summarized in original language. No source images or downloadable materials are reproduced.