Horses are empathic
Horses have been helping humankind for ages. Now they are helping us in a new way…with our well being.
They are helping PTSD sufferers, including veterans, first responders, and domestic abuse survivors. They are helping people with movement disorders like cerebral palsy. They are helping us with our mental health issues like depression, anxiety, anger management, and grief. They are helping people with autism and they are helping at-risk youths.
“In an interview with CBC News, a former RCMP officer with PTSD said horse therapy helped him with trauma, as well as assisted his wife’s cancer recovery.”
“Horses are herd animals known for attuning themselves to human emotion, often reflecting the behaviours of those around them. For people building confidence, learning to lead around animals that loom over them can help improve self-esteem, encourage taking control, and addresses fears they feel are bigger than them.”
https://www.cbc.ca/firsthand/m\_features/everything-you-need-to-know-about-horse-therapy