Mini therapy horses helping people
Though small in stature, the mini therapy horses at this organization make a big difference helping children and adults through challenging times. Many of us…
Category: Horse Lifestyle
Animal communication – finding the missing horse
How animal communication helped locate a missing Fjord pony stuck on the side of a cliff. Anyone who has had a horse go missing knows…
Improving feel and connection with Centered Riding Basics
“Your arms and hands, from the shoulder joints to the tips of the fingers and through the reins, belong to the horse.” Sally Swift As…
The Story of Kate
“The Story of Kate” This sweet true tale was the winner of the Canadian Horse Defence Coalition’s first-ever short story contest. By Lillian Tepera Editor’s…
Hoof traction in the winter
Sleet, snow, rain and freezing mud can cause traction problems for horses and humans alike. Here’s how our horses cope, and what we can do…
Rein Forth Equine – horses helping youth
Horses have been used throughout history to benefit the emotional well-being of humans. Jules Rainforth, the proud owner of Rein Forth Equine, is a huge…
Horse adoption guide: finding the right rescue
When you adopt a horse from a rescue, you save two lives – the one you adopt and the horse that takes his place. Being…
Swayze’s Journey
From a kill pen in Colorado to VIP at Sky Dog Sanctuary, Swayze is finding his stride. Clare Staples-Read is originally from England, but it’s…
When it’s time to say goodbye – memorializing your horse
It’s never easy to lose a much-loved horse. But memorializing him through ceremony, art or other keepsake can be a meaningful way to celebrate his…
Bringing your horse back from retirement – ensuring a smooth and safe transition
A horse may be “retired” from regular activity for any number of reasons. Perhaps the kids have outgrown or lost interest in him. Maybe she…
Reiki for equine trauma
How to create a Reiki Space to help heal the traumatized horse. Almost all horsepeople help their equine partners get through some kind of trauma…
Fearless Victory
This program uses equine-assisted therapeutic activities to help veterans find peace of mind. Many therapeutic programs are turning to the healing power of horses to…
