Equine Therapy Articles
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 Whereas teens tend to become withdrawn in traditional talk therapy, equine therapy encourages teens to let down their guard and open up.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...
- 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...