EQUINE THERAPY

A relationship without words and without judgement.

The partnership between horse and handler provides a rich environment for personal development on a physical, mental and emotional level.

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To feel understood without having to tell our story can be a powerful experience and is one of the factors that makes equine therapy so special. 

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People often find that the experience of working with the horses draws attention to patterns of thought, emotion or behaviour. These may be patterns that have been unhelpful but are difficult to look at, challenge or change.  Building a relationship with a horse can provide a new context for these patterns and can offer different ways of approaching the aspects of life that are challenging or intimidating. This awareness can begin in the context of the interactions with the horses but it can also be taken out into the world and applied to interactions with other people.  

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There is no pressure to ‘do’ anything. For some people simply being outdoors and with the horses helps them to feel more grounded and present, as the herd invite them to be in the moment. 

Being around and working with the horses gives people a chance to experience acceptance, approval and affection. It is powerful, profound and offers something to the most isolated and hard to reach among us.

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Equine therapy offers a useful alternative to conventional routes particularly for those who have previously found it difficult to engage with therapy. 

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