Why Use Horses?
Horses, along with other animals are used for many reasons when working with patients. Other animals can include dogs, elephants, cats, and even dolphins. Horses are the most popularly used animal because of the emotional connection they can elicit with the person riding. (Equestrian Therapy, 2015).
Horses have the ability to socialize such as humans do, this causes the horse to match the rider's emotion. For example if a rider is nervous the horse can react by being calm and reassuring towards the rider. If the rider is energetic the horse can also display energetic emotions. |
(Pony Club Catalunya, 2014)
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