Equine Therapy

Three generations of riders, near Magdalena, NM, July 2012

Maggie communing with Goliath before the ride

"Horses are highly perceptive animals and very emotionally connected to other horses and even humans.... 

"Horses are so good for personal development because they tend to reflect the emotional state of the human." 

(Pat Parelli, in Harnessing the Power of Equine-Assisted Counseling)

Goliath sidles up to nudge Dad, who usually rides him

"Horses are incredible 

partners 

for humans; 

they make us 

better people 

by learning 

to put 

relationship 

first, 

grow a solid foundation, 

and dedicate ourselves to 

never-ending 

self-improvement."

(Pat Parelli)

"Horses have a remarkable ability to help humans regain confidence, freedom, and a sense of security. Through interaction with them we can learn to connect with our natural wisdom and ultimately become better, more emotionally intelligent human beings."

(Vallerie Coleman, in Harnessing the Power of Equine-Assisted Counseling)