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Mental Health Benefits of Interacting with Horses

Mental health challenges are on the rise in our modern world. Our society tends to normalise or even glorify ‘busy.’ Often our jobs have us spending more time staring at a computer screen than connecting with others face-to-face. Our relentless pursuit of comfort and convenience drives us further away from nature. This continual push towards hyper-productivity and high- tech conveniences can lead to a disconnection from others and ourselves. While we all have real life responsibilities and must resist the occasional urge to throw it all to the wind, equine wellness may just be the catalyst to re-discovering your childlike sense of wonder and re-connecting to nature and ultimately yourself. Saddle up as we explore why interacting with horses is so good for our mental health.


Why horses?

Equine assisted therapy has a broad evidence base that can boast positive mental health outcomes. Interacting with horses can help us stay grounded in the present moment. Their sensitivity as prey animals allows them to respond to our non-verbal cues with immediate authenticity, offering valuable insights into our presence and relationship patterns. Also horses’ non-judgmental nature can guide us on a journey of self-discovery, encouraging us to explore new behaviours and release those that no longer serve us.



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