Equine Therapy Articles
- Wild Teens, Wild Horses: Troubled Teens Get a Fresh Start by Taming Mustangs
Training mustangs has tremendous therapeutic value for defiant, aggressive and rebellious teens. Whereas teens tend to become withdrawn in traditional talk therapy, equine therapy encourages teens to let down their guard and open up. more...
- A Girl and Her Horse: The New Therapy for Troubled Teens
Psychologists who specialize in adolescents tell us that the early teen years are a time of plummeting self-esteem and alienation for young girls. Taking care of animals is a natural way to help them connect with the world around them. more...
- The Healing Effect of Horses on Teens at Turn-About Ranch
Working with horses can have a healing effect on teens suffering from anxiety and other mental health disorders. Turn-About Ranch, a residential treatment center for teens in Utah, features equine-assisted therapy prominently in its treatment program. more...
- Turn-About Ranch Gives Kids a Second Chance in the Great Outdoors
Living in the country enjoying fresh air and nature can have a healing effect on those who suffer from a variety of disorders. Turn-About Ranch, a working ranch in Utah, has been successfully using that technique to help treat troubled teenagers for years. more...
- The Many Faces of Equine Therapy
The equine therapy experience at Turn-About Ranch is different from other therapeutic horseback riding programs. Rather than simply walking a horse across an arena or teaching commands and discussing the communication process, students at the ranch have the opportunity to experience authentic trail rides and cattle drives (after learning the basics of caring for their horse, such as saddling and bridling, mounting and dismounting, and safety precautions). more...
- A New Approach to Equine Therapy
New Leaf Academy of North Carolina's experiential approach to equine therapy helps teenage girls develop life skills pertaining to non-verbal communication, relationship skills, establishing personal boundaries, self-awareness and accountability, and more. more...
- Service Dogs Enhance Quality of Life for Autistic Kids
Specially trained service dogs can provide a range of therapeutic and quality-of-life benefits to children with autism, Aspergers Syndrome, and other related conditions. more...
- Equine Therapy: How Horses Help Troubled Teens Build Better Lives
For decades, horses have been employed in therapeutic programs throughout the United States, where they have helped thousands of people overcome serious physical and emotional challenges. For adolescents who suffer from social or developmental disorders, equine therapy can offer life-changing opportunities to work through internal struggles and rebuild positive interpersonal relationships. more...