EXPERIENCE EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY
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An interactive, experiential, short-term solution that goes beyond traditional therapy. It is an innovative, outside of the box experience that will help you face life's challenges with a whole new set of eyes and perspectives. Possible outcomes of participating in an Equine Assisted Therapy session are:
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How are horses the perfect ally in therapy?
The feedback from the horses is honest and instant. Horses are especially talented at this authentic feedback, as they have no attachment to the outcome of our relationship with them. They are void of ego, have no preconceived notions of who we are and they are solely looking for authenticity and congruence. Equine therapy is all about metaphors and how they relate to our lives. Horses have an uncanny ability to bring to the surface emotions, thoughts, insights and memories that are not always easy to access. They have a gentle and nurturing way of removing barriers that we have unknowingly created in our lives. |
What makes working with horses in sessions so unique and transforming?
From a life around horses, I have come to know that horses heal humans. There are magic moments that happen to those of us who have had the honor of experiencing the power of horses; moments that can change us forever. Horses add a whole new dimension to sessions due to their sensitivity as prey animals and highly tuned survival instincts. They live in highly organized herds where they must trust their instincts and communicate clearly to ensure survival. Using their acute senses and intuition, horses will read the physical and emotional states of people around them (much as they would other horses in the herd) and in turn will non-verbally reflect and mirror those emotions and energies back. With the assistance and guidance of the trained clinician, you interactions with the horses provide an opportunity to understand yourself on a deeper and more insightful level. It is through this insight that we find growth and healing. And it is fun too! Do I have to know how to ride horses? No experience with horses is necessary. Sessions are done on the ground with horses that enjoy the company of humans (no buckers, biters or kickers). Sessions are conducted in the safety of a closed arena or round pen. If you are an experienced rider, do not let that deter you as this is its own unique experience. |
Who can benefit from these sessions?
Equine assisted therapy works with the Limbic System, the instinctual part of the brain that controls our fight, flight or freeze response which is difficult to access with traditional talk therapy. It is very beneficial for people who feel they have been in therapy forever and never really make any progress.
Overall, Equine Assisted Therapy is for anyone who is seeking life enrichment and a desire to remove obstacle that block them from wholeness, wellness and prosperity.
Equine assisted therapy works with the Limbic System, the instinctual part of the brain that controls our fight, flight or freeze response which is difficult to access with traditional talk therapy. It is very beneficial for people who feel they have been in therapy forever and never really make any progress.
Overall, Equine Assisted Therapy is for anyone who is seeking life enrichment and a desire to remove obstacle that block them from wholeness, wellness and prosperity.
- Individuals, families, couples, groups, organizations
