Why Horses and Animal Assisted Therapy?

Being herd animals, horses are social creatures, just as we are, with a need to find their roles in society, to follow their peers and all with their own personalities, moods and ways of being.  Horses have so much to teach us, being incredibly honest, forgiving, and big-hearted.  They truly understand the importance of interdependence on others.  In therapy and learning, working with these horses can offer great metaphorical views into our own lives. Horses respond more to our energy and how we are really feeling inside instead of the façade we put on.  Thus, in this program, the horses can become a powerful mirror us, drawing out the authentic self, encouraging our integrity and personal leadership.  As we work with these beautiful and powerful animals, we begin to cultivate a sense of self-confidence, understanding, assertiveness, connection, honesty and groundedness.