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Grand Magnate
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Jul 02, 2014 at 03:56 AM
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Horses can be an amazing catalyst for healing. They are social, they do pick up on cues from us. Most horses themselves start out as skiddish, and shy. I truly think some retain the memory of when we used to kill and eat them. It takes kindness, a clear head, and love to overcome that memory. It's a relationship based on trust and the horse doesn't use psychobabble! Best therapy ever.
If you can arrange it, and the people at the stables are qualified instructors and therapists, it could be a life changing experience. Just be sure that they are qualified (says hyper vigilant Ellie!). __________________ ......................... |
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Jul 02, 2014 at 03:57 AM
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My horses have kept me alive in the past too.
And next month T want 4 of us to come to her house to do mindfulness with her horses. I'm looking forward to it, but also a bit anxious as I know it won't be the same as with my boys. |
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Grand Magnate
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Jul 02, 2014 at 03:57 AM
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BTW, I host a chat every Sunday night at 8:00 EDT based on animals as therapy. Stop by if you like. People do have some great stories and great ideas.
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Jul 02, 2014 at 05:37 AM
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Same here, my horses bring me so much pleasure. Just being at the barn relaxes me. 
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Jul 02, 2014 at 05:41 AM
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I did this as a teenager, it was really, really good. I love animals, so it was great for me anyway but it was really therapeutic because it was a group of us and we were all assigned our own horse and we got to groom it, muck it out and then ride it. Very good program imo.
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