I have walked in to many a barn over the years and read a common sign over the tack room that reads, “My horse is my Therapist”. Maybe you have seen that sign as well! While people reading that may chuckle, the horse owners often resonate quite strongly with the idea that spending time with their horse(s) is helpful to them on an emotional level. There is a growing body of research that may support this feeling that horse owners often attest to. They feel better when they are around their horse(s). Horses have been shown to help lower anxiety, stabilize heart rate variability and promote a sense of calm and well being. They can help people feel a sense of connection, confidence, and empathy too. But I am interested to hear from you!
Have you had a helpful or healing experience because of time spent with a horse (or donkey!)? I have been adding the hashtags #Horses help and #horses heal on many of my posts lately. Thousands of others have added those tags to their posts on instagram as well. I wonder if you would share your story? Would you be willing to share how horses or donkeys have helped you personally?
To leave a comment click on the blog title above, #Horses Heal, and then a comment block will open. I would so love to hear your stories of how horses have helped you!