The horse will teach you if you'll listen.

Equine-assisted psychotherapy is an evidence-based, experiential treatment approach that has been shown to be highly effective in treating trauma and stress-related disorders. Research highlights that working with horses can help lower blood pressure and heart rate, reduce stress levels, and offer relief from symptoms of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse disorders. 

Through these interactions, horses help individuals develop key emotional skills, including emotional identification, coping strategies, effective communication, setting and maintaining healthy boundaries, and forming safe, trusting relationships.

This therapy is beneficial for individuals, families, and groups, and it serves as an excellent tool for team-building in corporate environments, enhancing collaboration and problem-solving skills. The non-verbal communication involved in working with horses fosters deeper self-awareness and promotes personal growth in a way that traditional therapy cannot.

Annie, an EAGALA-trained clinician, is currently pursuing certification through Natural Lifemanship to further enrich the therapeutic experience she offers.