| Dogwood Lane Horse Sanctuary 7998 County Road 2560 Mountain View, MO. 65548 (417) 934-6717 To contact by email: april@dogwoodlanehorsesanctuary.com |
| People Helping Horses and Horses Helping People |
| Dogwood Lane Horse Sanctuary |
| Horse Therapy |
What is Horse Therapy?
Musalih's story of the power of Healing...
This Journey has been amazing. Not only
have we been able to help horses find a new
way of life, but people have come to be
healed, too.
The herd has become more united, because
of the support they give one another
When it's time to help a person. I'll open the double gates and whoever
needs to come in will come walking in. Sometimes, I might have everyone
and that includes Banjo, our llama. Or sometimes, it might only be a
couple.
I have the person place his hands on the horse. At first, I want the person
to try to match the breathing of the horse. People have showed up
skeptical, but once they relax and allow it to happen, the healing can begin.
This is not a one time visit. It may take several visits. Every person is
different.
As one horse is working, the other horses will stand and support what is
happening. All their, heads would be down and ears toward the person.
Everything is quiet and nobody moves. It's an amazing thing to watch.
I also, have some amazing kids who have come for therapy. They will work
with Rosie and Jameel. They are learning how to ride and be around
horses. I have an autistic child who is thriving. It's amazing how the horses
are able to keep the kids attention. It's so easy to be out there for 2 hours.
That is a long time for any child, but that is exactly what has been
happening. Totally, amazing.
Not only have the horses helped people but also helped each other and the
new horses. I train a lot at liberty (no halter or lead rope). This gives the
horses a chance to express their opinions and work out their anxieties and
fears. When one is having trouble, like getting on the trailer, another horse
will actually board and say "See, this is how you do it. It's okay." Or, one
might give a supporting nibble as encouragement. Or, they might stand,
wait, and be quiet. They support where and how they feel to how they
approach a situation.
Musalih's story of the power of Healing...
This Journey has been amazing. Not only
have we been able to help horses find a new
way of life, but people have come to be
healed, too.
The herd has become more united, because
of the support they give one another
When it's time to help a person. I'll open the double gates and whoever
needs to come in will come walking in. Sometimes, I might have everyone
and that includes Banjo, our llama. Or sometimes, it might only be a
couple.
I have the person place his hands on the horse. At first, I want the person
to try to match the breathing of the horse. People have showed up
skeptical, but once they relax and allow it to happen, the healing can begin.
This is not a one time visit. It may take several visits. Every person is
different.
As one horse is working, the other horses will stand and support what is
happening. All their, heads would be down and ears toward the person.
Everything is quiet and nobody moves. It's an amazing thing to watch.
I also, have some amazing kids who have come for therapy. They will work
with Rosie and Jameel. They are learning how to ride and be around
horses. I have an autistic child who is thriving. It's amazing how the horses
are able to keep the kids attention. It's so easy to be out there for 2 hours.
That is a long time for any child, but that is exactly what has been
happening. Totally, amazing.
Not only have the horses helped people but also helped each other and the
new horses. I train a lot at liberty (no halter or lead rope). This gives the
horses a chance to express their opinions and work out their anxieties and
fears. When one is having trouble, like getting on the trailer, another horse
will actually board and say "See, this is how you do it. It's okay." Or, one
might give a supporting nibble as encouragement. Or, they might stand,
wait, and be quiet. They support where and how they feel to how they
approach a situation.
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