Research shows that interacting with horses has many benefits like lower blood pressure and heart rate, an increase in neurotransmitters that act as pain suppressants, decreased stress, decreased ...

Horse riding might not look like therapy when you see it, but once you spend some time on a horse and see the benefits, you quickly realize the power of riding. But why horse riding as a therapy?

Every October, World Mental Health Day tries to expand the conversation around mental health and brings awareness to the many ways you can improve your emotional well-being. When it comes to mental ...

At Equine-Assisted Therapy in Wildwood, the mantra is, “Walk on.” It’s what the therapists say to motivate the horses to move forward. It’s often the first words of the organization’s pre-verbal ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - A local therapist is using a unique resource to help clients who may feel stuck in traditional therapy. Equine assisted psychotherapy is an alternative form of therapy that takes ...

Can horses heal? Trio Therapy Partners believes they can. For centuries, horses and humans have bonded. But the equines can be used for more than just a tool for transport, they can be used for ...

Attendees of A Senior Retreat interact with horses as part of an equine therapy opportunity in mid-July. A Senior Retreat is an adult day care center committed to providing care and enriching ...

Transformative Growth Counseling (TGC) is pleased to announce the launch of an innovative Equine-Assisted Therapy group program tailored specifically for neurodivergent youth ages 10 to 21, including ...

Angel Ianakiev wasn’t looking to add a donkey to her life. She’s always loved horses; rode them as a kid but didn’t have many opportunities to do so the last 20 years … until the pandemic hit and this ...

Ever notice how a pet’s presence can instantly calm a storm of emotions? Whether it’s a friendly tail wag or a warm purring cuddle, animals have a unique ability to soothe, ground, and heal. This ...