As a clinician, I am always looking for new ways to reach my clients or searching for other resources for the clients I, myself cannot help. Ways of conducting therapy that are beneficial to them as people and rewarding to the therapeutic alliance I share with them. The people at Equine Healing Solutions provided me with an opportunity to witness firsthand, beneficial dynamics clients can be exposed to using horses in the therapy session. I found it amazing that working with horses has an unexpected and innocuous way of exposing some of the inner turmoil and dialogue our client’s are often unable to uncover through traditional therapeutic methods. I too found myself feeling uncertain and scared when first working with these animals. Regardless of the facade I may have put on for the others watching me, the horses do not lie and are not mislead by what we as people show. My fears were exposed through the innocent reflections shown in the behaviors of the horses. I would recommend this experience to anyone looking for an engaging and dynamic approach to therapy or anyone wishing to see further into themselves.

Jim

I came to Equine Healing Solutions looking for an alternative to traditional therapy.  From the first few minutes I knew I was in the right place. I quickly learned the “walls” and excuses I had used to protect myself didn’t matter to a horse.  The horses are so honest in their actions they unmasked my defenses. In a completely non-threatening environment the horses nudge, snort and trot their way to help break down barriers and make it easier to find the solutions I have been searching for. I always leave Equine Solutions motivated to become a healthier person..