#equineassistedtherapy

Equine-Assisted Therapy involves interactions with horses to promote emotional growth and healing. The unique bond between humans and horses can facilitate breakthroughs in therapy, offering a non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their emotions and develop trust. This therapy is particularly effective for those dealing with trauma, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. By working with horses, individuals can gain insight into their own behaviors, improve communication skills, and build confidence.

We had the pleasure today of attending the Hurstbridge Wattle Festival and supporting the work of Maggie Broom’s Grey Horse Growth and Learning. Maggie provides equine-assisted learning, and equine assisted counselling and psychotherapy for Neurodivergent children and adults. 🦄🌈🐎🧠♾️ Maggie has qualifications in Animal-Assisted Therapy, Teaching, Psychology, and counselling with a PhD in Education (counselling). You can learn more about Grey Horse and their services here: https://greyhorselearning.weebly.com #Autism #Neurodiversity #ActuallyAutistic #EquineAssistedTherapy #EquineAssistedLearning #AnimalAssistedTherapy #Psychology #Counselling #ExperientialLearning https://www.instagram.com/p/ChywlzjPb0O/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The REST is a great machine made to help professionals bring a horse-riding simulation to those who need the added support. With a portable device, rechargeable capabilities, and 10 different speeds – any user can see that it will help all children during their latest therapy session.

My Oliver was so lovey today. . . #equineassistedtherapy #horse #horses #horserherapy #neurobalanced #love #connection (at Back Forty Farms) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVEHSdpBYZe/?utm_medium=tumblr

March 3rd, 2021: “My goal with the horse is not to beat someone; it’s to win within myself. To do the best job I can do and then tomorrow try to do better.” - Ray Hunt . Cappy and I had a fantastic lesson today! My body felt amazing and I am settling into the proper seat faster and feel much more relaxed when riding in general. I always grew up watching riders with the most perfect elastic flowing movement, following their horse. My body is finally starting to do this too and it’s amazing to see. I never thought I would be able to achieve this because of my disability. I also got to practice using the reins with Cappy again today and I’m getting better with it all the time! Cappy was such a good boy and I’m so proud of both of us today! 😊🇺🇸❤️🐴. . In other fun news Cappy and I are going to be entering in the @littlebit_trc Spring 2021 Virtual Dressage show! I’m really looking forward to it and this is going to be a great stepping stone while Shane and I continue to perfect FEI Novice Test A together. I also hope to re-enter in the USEF virtual judging program later this year! . March is #cpawarenessmonth and I wanted to take a moment to express how much horses have changed my life as at first a late adolescent and now a young adult living with Cerebral Palsy. This disability is prominently characterized by an inability to relax the muscles due to high tone as a result brain damage. Horses have drastically improved the way my body functions and have allowed me to feel more comfortable in it. I remember before I started riding I would spend some days feeling like my body was completely locked and tense. The natural input from the horses movement is an instant muscle relaxer. This is one of many reasons why #equineassistedtherapy is so important for people with disabilities. I will speak more on other benefits horses have provided me in later posts this month. If you made it this far in the post, thank you, I appreciate you ❤️ I hope you are doing well and I’m sending hugs. . #cpawareness #cpawarenessmonth #cpstrong #cpwarrior #progressnotperfection #jointhejoy #enjoythejourney #trusttheprocess #explorepage #photooftheday #horses #horse #equestrian (at Emerald M Therapeutic Riding Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL-RIChnjkv/?igshid=191citw65o7wl

Had a trainee coaching session again this afternoon and it was the first one at our new location 💃🏻 A friend from school visited (she gave me permission to post these pictures!) and she wanted to do a session with my Icelandic Horse, but the electric fence wasn’t working yet, so she ended up doing the session with 3 more ponies 😂🤦🏻‍♀️ (Why do I have ponies again? 🥴 Thankfully they behaved themselves 😆) I’m so happy that I’m able to work with my own animals 💃🏻 #EquineTherapy #EquineAssistedTherapy #IcelandicHorse #MiniatureHorse #ShetlandPonies #EquestrianLife #Animals #EquineAssistedCoach (at Halsteren) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD7D8onpVme/?igshid=rbewgkk9gp0w

Horseback Riding can Build Confidence and Community Link in Bio to Read #equineassistedtherapy #specialolympics #horsebackriding #buildingconfidence #buildingcommunity ##teachingresponsibility #childrenwithdisabilities #giftedchildren #teachingmanners #horsesastherapy #horses #horsesafety #caringforhorses #roswellga (at Roswell, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDgWuxRJxP9/?igshid=1jfc1xlimwsga

Today was the last time I’d see Fellow, my favorite horse at school, so I went over for a cuddle, but he was too busy eating hay 🤣🥰 #ShireHorse #EquineAssistedTherapy #EquestrianLife #Animals #FoodIsLife 👏🏻 #TheHayAtTheBottomIsTheBestHay 🤠 https://www.instagram.com/p/B9fKV6UBzcm/?igshid=19hf4vfyc6ws3