Equine Assisted Counseling: Why Horses?

Horses have an innate

capability of affecting people in a

very positive manner. These amazing creatures can

naturally and honestly provide

humankind with an in depth understanding in

the areas of ethics, communication

(both non-verbal & verbal), creative

thinking, teamwork, problem

solving, responsibility, and healthy relationships.

Growing & Healing

Growing and healing happen

simultaniously when curing

from emotional pain and suffering. Horses are large and powerful animals, which can be intimidating, thus creating a natural occurance for the opportunity to overcome many fears and develop

self confidence.

Benefits of Equine

Assisted EMDR

Horses are very here and now. They live completely from

moment to moment not

concerned with what happened

in the past.

After reacting to any

danger,horses rapidly return to calm and peace. People also have

the capacity of reacting to

danger then returning to peace

and calm, but not as quickly as

horses and especially if

the trauma has been

ignored or denied.