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Equine-assisted therapy encompasses a range of treatments that involve activities with horses and other equines to promote human physical and mental health. The use of Equine-assisted therapy and has roots in antiquity. Equine-assisted therapy has been applied to physical health issues in modern form dating to the 1960s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKt3wi1bzDc Of course, all horse lovers know… Continue reading I tried horse therapy and it changed the way I see life
Every year, in the central province of Avila in Spain, locals honour San Antonio Abad (Saint Anthony). Saint Anthony is a patron saint of animals and locals celebrate him in the traditional festival of Las Luminarias. The night before the festival, dozens of locals ride horses through bonfires to honour the saint. Is this how… Continue reading The horses of “Las Luminarias”, the Festival of Fire
Video Description (by the Producers) The purpose of this innovative short film is to start a new, universally-understood conversation around the necessity of struggle, challenge and perseverance as they relate to creating meaning in one's life — without one, you cannot have the other. The 500 Miles film communicates the importance of this concept by… Continue reading Video: 500 Miles
There’s no doubt that horses can remember individuals in their current social network; they recognize and treat familiar horses differently from one another. Individual recognition is widespread across all animals; it insures stability of the social group because each member can distinguish between allies, competitors, neighbors, and strangers. Unique “signature” cues communicate an individual’s identity… Continue reading The reunion of Phoenix and Ghost (video)
If this doesn't bring a tear to your eye (in the very best way), nothing will. You may want to turn the sound down before you click play. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XypgQoOBuBk The above is an excerpt only. If you wish to see more, visit this YouTube search link. We did. We cannot seem to stop watching. Related… Continue reading Peyo, the healing horse (video)
We are yearning to see something beautiful, moving and inspirational. How about you? Horses offer that, and much, much more. Sit back and relax for a few minutes and watch this. Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQuj6kQmmTo DESCRIPTION: Wild horses Goliath and Red Lady reunite after being separated by a BLM roundup. After being apart for six months they… Continue reading Wild Mustangs reunite at Skydog Sanctuary
There are so many wonderful horse rescue stories. We thought we would share one with you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hTarWb0C9M&feature=youtu.be Who's crying? We're crying. Thank You Thank you everyone for following us and taking part in our advocacy. New Website Our new website is almost ready. We will be sharing it with you very soon. Hooray!
This is an oldie but goodie. It is a video I made for the Int'l Fund for Horses in August 2007. I panicked a bit because I thought we had lost it. Couldn't find the old backup disc. Then I thought, look on your flash drive for content from that period. And voila! There it… Continue reading Video: The Look of Love — Happy Valentine’s Day
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