Horses that heal: how equine therapy is helping people find peace of mind

Horses make great companions for psychotherapy because they can mirror and respond to human behavior. And crucially, ‘there’s no judgment with a horse’ Cross-posted from The Guardian By JOSHUA THAISEN It’s Saturday night in downtown Long Beach, California, and laughter can be heard from the streets below. Sarah Smith is sprawled on her bed, diligently…

Work with horses brings out the best in leaders

UK NEWS Cross-posted from the Banbury Guardian A businesswoman has combined her professional expertise with her passion for horses to help individuals reach their potential. Emma Taylor, of Shipston-on-Stour, worked at top level in human resources and relaxed with her beloved horses, Hermione and Arquiero, in her time off. “I began to realise that many…

Tiny horses head to Newtown to help

Cross-posted from the Gainesville Sun WRITTEN BY CINDY SWIRKO Survivors of the Connecticut shootings are hoping a tiny black horse can work her magic again. Magic is the name of one of several equines from Gainesville’s Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses that will be traveling to Connecticut at the request of organizations there to help…

Blind girl lifted up to ‘see’ Budweiser Clydesdale horses

PHOTO CREDIT: COLIN DILTZ / THE SEATTLE TIMES After hearing that Annalicia Herrera, right, couldn't see the horses because she was blind, Jim Damico, left, lifted Herrera up to touch the Budweiser Clydesdale horses and feel how tall they are at the Smokey Point Walmart parking lot Sunday. Herrera said she was impressed with how…

Ann Romney says horses helped keep her out of a wheelchair

by NEDRA PICKLER WASHINGTON — (AP) The wife of Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney said Wednesday that her love of horses helped her overcome her fear that multiple sclerosis would put her in a wheelchair. Ann Romney was guest hosting ABC’s “Good Morning America” when she spoke about her depression after receiving the diagnosis 14…