Equine therapy

Equine assisted therapy for mental health treatment continues to grow in popularity. Learn the powerful ways that incorporating equine therapy can help clients find success.

Horses make great companions for psychotherapy because they can mirror and respond to human behavior. And crucially, ‘there’s no judgment with a horse’

I found this information in an email from The Child Trauma Academy on Spirit Reins Equine Therapy: “Participants learned that the brains of “prey” animals, such as horses, are org…

Here are 6 simple ways that your horse reflects or echoes your emotions.

This emotional sensitivity isn't limited simply to facial expressions, but extends to the sounds coming from the individual as well.

Like dogs, horses are used in a number of types of therapy. From therapeutic horseback riding to equine assisted learning, it's amazing how much horses can help humans. Click through to learn about the most popular types of equine therapy. #equinetherapy #horsetherapy #therapeutichorsebackriding

Devon Combs is the founder of Unbridled Retreats, and leader of award-winning Unbridled Retreats for women. She is a globally recognized Equine Coach, inspirational speaker, and a contributing author in the Amazon bestseller, Speaking Your Truth: Courageous Stories from Inspiring Women. Named “Equestrian of the Wellness World” by Canyon Ranch Resort in Arizona, Devon helps women find clarity and purpose through the healing power of horses. Her synergy with horses and expert intuitive…

Equine therapy, also known as equine assisted therapy or horse therapy, provides psychotherapeutic benefits that address various conditions.

The therapeutic value of riding horses has been known since the days of ancient Greece. Hippocrates was the first to describe the therapeutic benefits of horseback riding, calling it a universal exercise with a ‘‘healing rhythm’’. The value of horseback riding for the rehabilitation of persons with physical disabilities has been recognized since 1875 when Chassaignac, a physiotherapist, noted that as a result of the riding experience, the rider’s balance was improved, muscles were…

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