Similar to the Equine Assisted Learning provided through HorseDream Canada, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy uses horses to enhance and improve upon a person’s natural abilities. “It is recognized as one of the more progressive forms of therapy," claims Vickie Armstrong, executive director of Courage Reins. This therapy provides one with the “ability to control a horse as well as one’s own body inspires self-confidence, responsibility and teamwork.”
Horses have a wealth of presence, insight, and support to provide people with. By working with properly trained horses, people can achieve immense personal and professional growth and success. Whether this growth is occurring through acquiring skills to navigate the world as a person with a disability, or whether it is occurring through the acquisition of leadership skills, horses wield a great potential through their partnership with people.
For more information on how Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is working to improve the lives of people with disabilities, read this article from the Herald:
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) helps participants learn about themselves and others by participating in activities with the horses, and then processing (or discussing) thoughts, beliefs, behaviors and patterns, according to couragereins.org. The focus on EAP is not riding or horsemanship. It is non-verbal communication, assertiveness, creative thinking and problem-solving, leadership, work, taking responsibility, teamwork and relationships, confidence and attitudes.
Equine therapy is one more thing people with disabilities can do that allows them to feel like they can do or be what others are. They can enjoy the healing powers of working with horses and learning to ride.
For more information on how Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is working to improve the lives of people with disabilities, read this article from the Herald:
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) helps participants learn about themselves and others by participating in activities with the horses, and then processing (or discussing) thoughts, beliefs, behaviors and patterns, according to couragereins.org. The focus on EAP is not riding or horsemanship. It is non-verbal communication, assertiveness, creative thinking and problem-solving, leadership, work, taking responsibility, teamwork and relationships, confidence and attitudes.
Equine therapy is one more thing people with disabilities can do that allows them to feel like they can do or be what others are. They can enjoy the healing powers of working with horses and learning to ride.
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