STAT Ligonier Therapeutic Center

STAT Ligonier Therapeutic Center Trauma Informed Care Org offer: EAL/EAP, Hippotherapy, Horsepower Reading, on & off site, retreats, etc. What does it cost? We also rescue and adopt horses.

Certified in: EAGALA (Military Designated), AHA, EquiLateral, OK Corral & Horsepower Reading https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-stat STAT facilitates and provides unique and beneficial H O R S E - P O W E R E D health and wellness services, professional trainings, retreats, and corporate activities.
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We utilize equine as our prescription for healing.
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STAT’s Horsepower therapy empowers life-changing outcomes through experiential learning, psychotherapy, physical therapy, speech language pathology, personal growth and development classes, and riding lessons.
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We serve veterans/military and first responders at no cost through donor funded programming. We are trauma informed and work with many vulnerable populations. STAT is located at 24 Stom Road (Ligonier Therapeutic Center). We have a staff of 14 professionals trained and certified in multiple equine assisted interventions, including EAGALA, OK CORRAL SERIES, HIPPOTHERAPY, EMDR (Equilateral), and PATH. We are members of the GPNP, PATH Int’l, and lifetime members of the PA EQUINE COUNCIL. We have 2 Veterans on our staff and 1 Veteran on our board of directors and several Veterans who are dedicated volunteers who work in many roles here at STAT! The Ligonier Therapeutic Center is home to a newly trademarked equine assisted learning protocol called the EQuine Affect, a 24 hour course split into several weeks where clients explore their Emotional Intelligence through a personal journey of self awareness, mindset, personal and professional growth and development. We also believe it’s very important to provide respite and peace for parents and caregivers. While your loved one participates in this beneficial treatment strategies offered - you’ll find yourself among other caregivers in a serene, inviting atmosphere. Sit in the sunshine, take a walk, relax on the porch, enjoy a weekly slice of Heaven. Sessions and retreats are offered from time to time for Caregivers as well. STAT staff will also assist parents in finding and writing grants as an option to supplement out of pocket expenses. You will always be welcomed warmly by our team of volunteers and professional staff. Come relax, enjoy the horses, experience the healing power of horses, and rest in the view. STAT is continuously seeking and receiving grant funding. Many times we can supplement or completely cover your out of pocket costs with donor assistance. Visit our website at www.statinc.org or give us a call. We will schedule a site visit/tour with you to be sure STAT is right for you. Each of our 16 equines have his/her own story to share with you. We look forward to helping you in your healing journey. schedule today:

email: cmarkosky@statinc.org
call: 607-223-4176

01/12/2026

Gratitude in Action 🐾🐴We are incredibly grateful to Veterans K9Equine Alliance for awarding STAT® a second grant of $1,0...
01/11/2026

Gratitude in Action 🐾🐴

We are incredibly grateful to Veterans K9Equine Alliance for awarding STAT® a second grant of $1,000 to help care for our therapy herd through the purchase of hay.

This support goes far beyond feed—it directly sustains the horses and mini donkeys who quietly show up every day for veterans, children, seniors, and individuals navigating trauma, recovery, and life transitions. Our herd is at the heart of everything we do. Their calm presence, consistency, and willingness to connect make healing possible in ways words often cannot.

Hay is one of our largest and most constant expenses, approximately $9,500/annually, and this grant ensures our animals remain healthy, nourished, and ready to serve those who rely on them. Because of partners like Veterans K9Equine Alliance, we can continue to honor both our animals and the people they help—especially our veterans, whose resilience and sacrifices deserve unwavering support.

Thank you for believing in the work we do, for recognizing the importance of animal care in therapeutic programming, and for standing with us in service to those who have served. We are truly thankful for your continued trust and partnership. 🥰

How perfect in the that out of 70 applicants, STAT's own BUDDY the Once Wild Mustang was recognized by Pennsylvania Na...
01/11/2026

How perfect in the that out of 70 applicants, STAT's own BUDDY the Once Wild Mustang was recognized by Pennsylvania National Horse Show FOUNDATION https://panational.org/ - where STAT received a grant for $2,000!!

Buddy was once a wild Mustang, rounded up and sold at auction by the Bureau of Land Management. A rancher purchased him with
the hope of making him a ranch horse, but instead, Buddy was left alone in a large field—unwanted and neglected. Each day, a
woman drove past him on her commute until one day she found the courage to stop and ask the rancher, “Do you want that horse?
He is all alone. I’d like to have him.” The rancher gladly gave him away. For two years—more than 700 days—this horsewoman
worked patiently after long days at her job, trying to place a halter on the Mustang she named “Buddy.” After countless failed
attempts, she broke down, sobbing on the mounting block. In that moment, Buddy chose differently: he walked to her, rested his head
in her lap, and offered his trust. From that day forward, they worked together as she had longed to. Years later, Buddy was boarded by that special human at STAT - as time went on, she was unable to afford his care; the woman donated Buddy to STAT, where he has lived for the past nine years. Today, Buddy is the heart of STAT’s
M.U.S.T.A.N.G.® program. Once wild and mistrustful, he now models resilience, courage, and transformation. In the arena, he
teaches at-risk youth the same lessons he learned: that trust can be built, fear can be overcome, and new choices can lead from
surviving to thriving. Without judgment, Buddy gives his all—
showing young people what it means to connect, to be accountable, and to find the courage to try again.

Thank you PNHS for this wonderful award and for supporting our work! 🥰

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The Fire Horse does not rush blindly.It bows its head before it moves—not in weakness, but in awareness.Fire is not here...
01/08/2026

The Fire Horse does not rush blindly.
It bows its head before it moves—not in weakness, but in awareness.

Fire is not here to burn what is tender.
It is here to light what has been waiting.

The Fire Horse teaches us that strength does not require noise,

…and healing does not require forgetting.

This year, we honor the fire that warms,
the fire that protects,
the fire that gives us the courage to take the next right step—
even when the path is new.

We move forward carrying our hearts intact.
We do not harden to survive.
We do not abandon ourselves to belong.

We choose Peace in our bodies.
We choose Love in our connections.
We choose Healing in our direction.

May this be a year of grounded movement,
honest change,
and quiet courage.

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Peace • Love • Healing
www.statinc.org

This is not a battle cry — It’s a commitment.

01/04/2026

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01/01/2026

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Congrats to our winner!!🏆

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎Dustyn McGinity, Katie Saunders, Patricia Lavelle, Amy WalkerDrop a comment to we...
12/31/2025

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎

Dustyn McGinity, Katie Saunders, Patricia Lavelle, Amy Walker

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

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12/30/2025

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At Southern Tier Alternative Therapies Inc (STAT®), we believe in healing with horsepower. We partner rescued horses with people facing life's toughest challenges.Our initiatives:Adaptive and Therapeutic Riding: Encourages motor skills, improves sensory function, belonging, and happiness for specia...

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STAT strives for equality of ALL in a society without barriers, to help every human reach their full potential.

STAT provides EAP/EAL and Hippotherapy services; we also offer restorative retreats and can customize a program to your needs:

>> Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (a mental health treatment that incorporates horses in a variety of activities that stimulate growth and learning for clients) We utilize the EAGALA modality, which provides for a powerful and effective therapeutic session with a collaborative effort between a licensed mental health professional, a horse professional, and the horse(s) to facilitate treatment goals. (

>> Hippotherapy (Speech, Physical & Occupational Outpatient Therapy) We utilize horses as the therapy tool and licensed therapists trained by the American Hippotherapy Association).