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Community Survey: Clinic, Nature and Horse-Based Therapy Programs

Welcome to the Community Interest Survey!

We are planning an exciting new therapeutic space near Saskatoon that will include:

  • A pediatric clinic offering occupational therapy and other developmental services.

  • An outdoor nature space designed for nature-based pediatric occupational therapy sessions.

  • A dedicated area for equine-assisted therapy to support emotional, physical, and developmental growth for individuals of all ages and groups.

This survey will help us design programs and a space that truly meet the needs of our community. Your input is invaluable, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts!

Thank you for helping us bring this vision to life! 💚

This survey is designed to gauge community interest in nature-based pediatric occupational therapy, equine (horse)-assisted therapy, and equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) programs. Your input will help shape future services in our community. All responses are confidential.

What is your age group? (Select one)
What is your relationship to the child(ren) (if applicable)? (Select all that apply)
What are the ages of your child(ren)? (Select all that apply)
What is your postal code or area of residence?
Before this survey, were you aware of the following services? (Check all that apply)
Have you or your child ever participated in any of the following? (Check all that apply)

Nature-Based Occupational Therapy: Therapy sessions that use natural environments and materials to support motor, sensory, and emotional development through activities like outdoor play and nature-based crafts.


Equine-Assisted Occupational Therapy: Therapy involving interactions with horses to improve motor skills, sensory processing, and emotional regulation through activities like riding, grooming, and guiding horses.


Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP): Mental health therapy using horse interactions to address emotional and psychological challenges, focusing on building self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience.


How interested are you in participating in or enrolling your child in the following programs?

Nature-Based Occupational Therapy: Therapy sessions that use natural environments and materials to support motor, sensory, and emotional development.
Clinic Based Occupational Therapy: Located at the same location , which requires driving outside of the city limits.
Equine-assisted occupational therapy. This therapy incorporates interactions with horses to address physical, emotional, and developmental challenges.
Equine-assisted psychotherapy (for individuals or families, all ages). This form of therapy incorporates horse interactions as part of the mental health treatment process.

If applicable, what challenges or areas of growth are you or your child looking to address through these services? (Select all that apply):

For children:
For adults:

What are your goals for participating in these programs? (Select all that apply)

For children:
For adults:

Nature-Based Occupational Therapy Preferences

For nature-based occupational therapy, which types of activities are you most interested in for your child? (Select all that apply)
What session length would you prefer for nature-based occupational therapy?
How often would you prefer to attend nature-based occupational therapy sessions?
What outcomes would you hope to achieve through nature-based occupational therapy? (Select all that apply)

Clinic Based Occupational Therapy

At this same location there will be an option for in clinic pediatric occupational therapy, with the option to utilize nature based on weather appropriate days.

Specifically for pediatric occupational therapy (clinic based), how far would you be willing to drive to a clinic based outside the city limits?
What length of session would you prefer?
How often would you prefer sessions?
What type of funding do you have for in clinic occupational therapy? (Select all that apply)

Equine-Assisted Occupational Therapy Preferences

For equine-assisted occupational therapy, which activities are you most interested in? (Select all that apply)
What session length would you prefer for equine-assisted occupational therapy?
How often would you prefer to attend equine-assisted occupational therapy sessions?
What outcomes would you hope to achieve through equine-assisted occupational therapy? (Select all that apply)
What type of funding do you have for nature-based occupational therapy or equine-assisted occupational therapy? (Select all that apply)

Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Preferences

For equine-assisted psychotherapy, which types of sessions would interest you? (Select all that apply)
What session length would you prefer for equine-assisted psychotherapy?
How often would you prefer to attend EAP sessions?
What outcomes would you hope to achieve through equine-assisted psychotherapy?
For individual or family equine-assisted psychotherapy, what is the maximum amount you would be willing to pay per session? *Please note operational costs are higher while including animals in therapy*
What type of funding do you have for equine-assisted psychotherapy? (Select all that apply)
Would you be interested in programs that offer:

Equine-Assisted Professional Development Workshops

Would you be interested in equine-assisted professional development workshops for leadership and team-building? (Select all that apply)
Who would benefit most from these workshops? (Select all that apply)
What format do you prefer for equine-assisted professional development workshops? (Select all that apply)
What outcomes would you hope to achieve through these workshops? (Select all that apply)
How likely are you or your organization to participate in these workshops?
What is your organization's budget for professional development workshops per participant?
How far outside of city limits would you be willing to drive to attend sessions (nature-based occupational therapy, equine-assisted occupational therapy, or equine-assisted psychotherapy)?
What factors might prevent you from enrolling in these programs? (Select all that apply)
What seasons are most suitable for you to attend outdoor sessions? (Select all that apply)
Are you interested in additional nature- or animal-based activities outside therapy sessions? (Select all that apply)
How long would you be willing to commit to these programs?
Would you require any accommodations to access these programs? (Select all that apply)

What type of program format do you prefer? (Select all that apply):

For: Nature Based Occupational Therapy:
For: Equine Assisted Occupational Therapy
For: Equine Assisted Psychotherapy:
How do you prefer to receive information about these programs? (Select all that apply)
Which social media platforms do you use regularly? (Select all that apply)
Do you have any additional comments, questions, or suggestions?
Thank you for your input! If you’d like updates about these programs, please provide your email below (optional):

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Once finished, click SUBMIT!

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