Horses heal...

I suffer from depression, it doesn't go completely because of my horse but it is greatly diminished through contact with horses, they don't judge, my time with him is just what it is. I have had two horses with a 2 year gap between, the 2 year gap was one of my worst times.

I honestly feel that if I lost my boy I would suffer greatly again.
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have a look at the book 'when sophie met darcy day'. they definitely can, when i was at my lowest i've ever been my horse came back off loan just in time and things picked up ever since :)
 
Thankyou for you responses....I appreciate your honesty, there are many people who seek sanctuary in their horses....I just want to know what exactly you think you gain from the horse...what do they give you?...I know for me my horse brings me down to earth...gawd help if you should rush...!!....
 
There are a lot of programs where horses are involved in rehab, troubled teenagers program in usa, for prison inmates in the usa (they learn to break in and ride their own horse), just read about a stockmen course for aboriginals in australia, there is jackeroo and jillaroo courses as well offered for free at local tafe for aboriginal kids, I believe there are even inner city programs for troubled teens (I think this was US, but not 100% on it), of course RDA as well.

I think horses have helped me, I also have depression from time to time.

Horses def. helped my kids. Not just limited to horses though all animals good for you, your mental health.


Horses /Animals are not judgemental in the way people are, you are able to have a relationship with them, create a bond with them, you are tested and challenged, have to progress from little knowledge to a level of ability, so a feeling of achievement, and it is fun.
 
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I've suffered from juvenile arthritis and currently recovering from a broken back. My gelding has been there through my hardest times and gives me a cuddle (head lock). He's not a people horse but you can see he trusts and respects me which makes me feel privileged.

Riding is also the best therapy as you forget everything and enjoy the moment! Not allowed to ride until October though :(
 
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