Interesting Article

great that mainstream media promoting it..... but as they say it is definately nothing new ;) Recognition as a "proper" therapy alongside dogs and other animals might be something some people might not take on board....... horses are seen more as a luxury / competition animal and less of a "pet" suited to therapy.

Several people on the autistic spectrum visit us and the theraputic value is obvious :D
 
That is interesting reading. I have felt for many years that horses are like therapy to me. In fact I find my animals wonderful therapy
I love that quote from Churchill "There's something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man."

Think I may have to add it to my siggy :D
 
Glad you all liked it! I agree it's definitely not new - but to read that just spending time with your horse reduces your stress levels can't be a bad thing! :D I love the language in the article; there are some beautiful descriptions of the emotional relationship between horses and their riders.
 
Thanks for that. I used to have a similar Churchill quote as my email sig.

"There is nothing as good for the inside of a person as the outside of a horse"

until someone pointed out how he had interpreted it! I did point out that I could not be responsible for the filthy nature of his mind and it was meant in spiritual theraputic way.
 
MoggyinManolos said:
That is interesting reading. I have felt for many years that horses are like therapy to me. In fact I find my animals wonderful therapy
I love that quote from Churchill "There's something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man."

Think I may have to add it to my siggy :D
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Another great Churchill quote is "When your on a great horse, you have the best seat you will ever have"
 
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