Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

What is it?

It is said that Horses don’t lie; they are highly sensitive and social animals who naturally look for their place in the structure of their herd.  Their sensitivity enables them to pick up on our behaviours, moods and feelings and mirror them back to us, for example, if you are frightened then the horse will sense this and will be distant from you, as you become more confident so will he. 

Just by being able to form a bond with such a powerful animal can take a lot of courage, this in itself can increase self esteem and help you to look at other areas of your life that may seem too challenging.

You gradually learn that by changing your behaviours, those of the horses change; you learn to become more approachable, less aggressive and more aware of how your behaviour affects those around you. 

One of the most important aspects of this work is that Equine Assisted Psychotherapy can only take place with a team consisting of a qualified and experienced Therapist and an experienced Horse Professional.  This dual role provides emotional and physical safety for all participants and is the key to the effectiveness of this form of therapy. 

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is highly effective in helping families to repair a break down in communication, highlighting negative behaviours and encourages the family to work together in order to achieve their goal.

For further information on Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and how it can help you, please contact me.