Why Mount Moriah Stables Was Formed
We created Mount Moriah Stables to bring people and horses together for emotional, physical, and spiritual healing. We believe that such healing can bring about the revelation of each person’s unique creation and divine purpose. With a life-long history of experience with horses, Debra Plant teaches the principles of centered riding, focusing on the subtleties of the horse/rider relationship. Horses are a great gift to us and that somewhere in our journey to discover what the soul of the horse is, and what the spirit of the horse is, miracles can happen.
At Mount Moriah Stables, we create a safe and therapeutic environment for you to grow and heal. The relationship you will form with a horse is a crucial component to the healing process. We have a strong team comprised of therapists, counselors and equine specialists.
All programs and services adhere to the national standards and ethics developed by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International (PATH Intl), Equine Facilitated Learning and Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy, in addition to those ethics developed by the Equine Assisted Growth And Learning Association (EAGALA).
Debra Plant, Owner/Equine Specialist
Debra is a PATH International Certified Equine Specialist with an Instructor Certification in PATH Equine Service for Heroes and a member of the Equine Experiential Education Association. Debra is focusing on equine-assisted mental health/horse therapy.
Certifications:
CPR
First Aid
AED
Mental Health First Aid
Professional Liability Insurance
Jan Burns, Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Jan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Addiction Counselor. Jan has over 30 years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults. She earned a master's of social work (MSW) in 1996 from the University of Denver and a bachelor’s in social work and addictions from Metropolitan State in 1987. Jan has primarily focused on working with addictive disorders, criminal behavior, trauma, and other co-occurring disorders. Jan is a certified equine psychotherapist through GEIR (Gestalt Equine Institute of the Rockies). Jan has provided treatment and supervision in a variety of settings, from out-patient to corrections.
Jan is in recovery herself and stays involved with her 12-step home group. Her passion is helping others heal and finding joy in their lives. She was born in Colorado and participates in Phoenix, a sober active community. She enjoys climbing, hiking, being with all animals, and dancing.
