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The Reason Horses Make Good Therapy Animals

December 8, 2022 by Emma Cooper

Do you know why horses make good therapy animals? It’s because they are incredibly intuitive and sensitive to the emotions of others. They can sense when someone is feeling down, and they will instinctively try to comfort them. This is one of the reasons why horses are often used in therapeutic settings.

In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of using horses as therapy animals, as well as some of the challenges that come with working with these animals.

We will also explain why horses are so well-suited to therapy work and how they can help people suffering from mental health issues.

Horses have many qualities that make them excellent therapy animals. They are incredibly intelligent, and they have an instinctive understanding of human emotions. Horses can be trained to perform specific tasks in therapeutic settings, such as walking alongside a patient during a session or providing tactile contact by allowing the patient to stroke its fur or mane.

This makes them great companions for those who are struggling with anxiety or other mental health issues that cause feelings of isolation.

The presence of a horse can also provide comfort and reassurance to someone dealing with depression, PTSD, or other psychological traumas. It’s calm but responsive nature can help to create a sense of safety and acceptance for the patient.

In addition, horses are known to have strong therapeutic abilities. For example, they often display empathy and understanding towards people in distress, which can be very comforting to someone dealing with emotional issues.

Finally, horses provide an excellent source of physical therapy as well. Working with horses requires physical activity such as grooming and riding that can help strengthen coordination and mobility while providing stress relief.

Of course, there are some challenges associated with working with horses as therapy animals. They require specialized training and experience in order to ensure both the safety of the patient and of the horse itself. Additionally, horse-assisted therapy requires more space than other forms of therapy.

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