HEALING HORSES
m o r e (creature connection)
I confess I have never ridden a horse. Maybe there was a pony ride way back when, but I have virtually no experience with these powerful creatures. So I was intrigued to read the article, "Horse Power," in the hard copy of October's Natural Health.
There's a whole school of psychotherapy that uses horses to heal. I love that. Just standing next to, grooming, or interacting with an elegant equine can help deal with anxiety, depression, anger, and more. From doing a little poking around, I think there are programs that are simply targeted for personal growth as well, and plenty for kids to conquer their fears and feel empowered.
I'm thinking one of my holiday activities is going to have to include hanging out with a horse.
If you have the same hankering to get in or back in the saddle, visit The Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association for listings of places with special horse healing programs. There's one not too terribly far from me called Big Heart Ranch where rescued animals of all stripes--horses, chickens, llamas--and humans get to know each other (it even offers organic gardening!).
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Oh, it's so true! I'm a horse girl, had one from the time I was ten years old and went riding almost every day. But just petting or brushing or being near a horse is so soothing. The best is holding out a piece of apple or carrot and letting them eat out of your hand. I get so upset when people say that eating them is just like any other animal. It's not! They've been companion animals to us in this country for years, and they're such amazing creatures. Of course, they each have their own personalities and some are more amazing (and smarter) than others.
Glad to hear you're a horse girl! I'm so jealous... I'd love to try out riding in L.A. after a few first experiences just being near them. I'll keep you posted. :)