Horses Heal Through Therapy

I fervently chase many different ways to heal my child's on going health issues. Never give up, always be open to new possibilities.

I have learned of yet another type of therapy used to heal and help, in an on going attempt to find success in what is proving to be a big advance in dealing with health and therapeutic advantages. When using horses as a form of therapy, it is helping to treat many different types of disabilities.

Having renewed faith, I fervently read about yet another form of helping deal with the challenge of physical and or mental disabilities. This type of therapy includes many ages. Looking to the future I have great hope to help our children overcome many different labels that complicate their lives and cause undue stress. I believe they should live the happiest and best lives they can. As a parent I take on the responsibility, I never stop asking or researching new possibilities, leaving no stone unturned. I am finding out more ways to make our children live much deserved joyful and happy lives. They deserve this and as a parent I am committed to do the work.

A growing number of physical and occupational therapists are using horses as a form of treatment, they contend that the physical rigors of riding strengthens the limbs and muscles of people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, paraplegia and many other sorts of disabilities.

Children with wounded psyches are having much luck in working with horses. The power of teaching kids to ride is proving to be very rewarding in interpersonal relationships, and compassionate heart centered communication skills.

Self Growth: Has helped troubled, temporarily lost and traumatized children and adults find a sense of well-being, personal balance and enhanced happiness.

Horses are Very Compassionate Teachers

He is a very gentle leader who takes his job of keeping his herd members safe and all together very seriously. He is a very sensitive horse and seems to know when someone needs a hug or extra special care. He can also be quite anxious and has lots of things he is quite scared of. He is especially scared of vets and needles, but can also be scared of things like loud noises and seeing new things for the first time. In his last home Skye was picked on by the other horses in his field.

Because of his own fears and past experiences he seems to especially understand when someone is scared, sad or hurting and is able to help people work these fears through. He has gone from the horse who was scared and bullied to the leader of the herd, and he likes to help people find this potential in themselves too.

Animal assisted therapy seems to bridge the gap left in some lives. It re-empowers them and builds up their self esteem.

More importantly for the children perhaps, animal contact gives them a well-earned break from what can be a very stressful and traumatic time.

Who Will Benefit From These Programs Designed to Help?

All people will benefit from these new programs, especially those who need to:

• Restore balance
• Connect with nature
• Discover keys to happiness
• Raise awareness
• Renewal from disease, life transitions
• Improve their current health
• Those looking for new life experience
• Find a calm, centered inner peace

Learn The Keys to Long-Term Wellness

A handful of psychologists are using horses in treating a variety of mental and emotional problems, from troubled teen-agers and young sex offenders to the sexually abused and people with anorexia. These psychologists say riding gives troubled people feelings of being in control and teaches power through gentle behavior. Antisocial teen-agers must curb aggressive behavior to win a horse's cooperation. Victims of abuse can develop trust in a horse.

"Horses are kind and gentle, but large enough to protect themselves," said Philip Tedeschi, a social worker at the Resource Center for High-Risk Youth in Denver. "Holding the reins, controlling a large animal - it's tremendously uplifting to kids who've been downtrodden and out of control. It really works with notoriously difficult juvenile offenders."

Expanded programs will include a special focus on at-risk children, inner city children, physically and emotionally challenged youth and adults, people of all ages who are in recovery.

Developing trust while petting and getting to know this beautiful horse.

I have had the opportunity to share my soul with a wise and generous teacher. When I needed it most, God sent me an angel disguised in fur to remind me of the power of love.