What Equine Therapy is All About

When it comes to overcoming addiction and providing a well-rounded mental health, there are various types and ways of therapy that can be used. One of these therapies is the Equine Therapy. Equine Therapy is one of the therapies that offer holistic treatment. There are times when a traditional route in recovery does not work and requires a more intensive and progressive style of rehabilitations. Out of the many therapies we offer at Ranch Creek Recovery, one of the most interesting and well-known programs has been equine therapy.

The Charm of Equine Therapy

Equine therapy was seen as an amazing tool for recovery. This therapy helps individuals rebuild themselves with a much greater sense of self-worth. Equine therapy uses horses or large animals in their sessions. This therapy also uses proper head protection as well as other gear to secure everyone’s well-being. Even though equine therapy is relatively new in the field of psychoanalytic practice, horses have been used for hundreds of years for therapeutic purposes. This therapy involves instruction in horse care, saddlery, grooming procedures and basic equitation. What this therapy promotes is the connection between the individual and the horse, showing how being calm and having a peaceful attitude can positively affect the animal.