Tag: Equine therapy

The Benefits of Therapeutic Horse-Riding Programs

Therapeutic riding is essentially adaptive horseback riding lessons, where participants learn horsemanship and riding skills to suit their individual needs. This form of riding can benefit individuals with a wide range of challenges, be it cognitive, physical, emotional, or social. Horseback riding lends independence and mobility to a person with disabilities who may be otherwise… Read more »

What is Equine Therapy: An Overview

If you’re familiar with horses, you already know what incredible creatures they truly are. So, it comes as no surprise that professionals in the medical field have caught on to the many physical and psychological benefits individuals experience in building a relationship with one. In fact, an entirely new class of therapy has emerged that… Read more »

Horses Provide Healing

Horses have done a lot for people over the many years that we have cultivated a friendship with them. But one we often don’t hear about, even though it happens regularly, is therapy from horses. This isn’t the kind of sitting on a sofa and talking about your childhood therapy, but it’s often just as… Read more »

How to Become an Equine Therapist

When one feels called by God to pursue a passion to serve others, the only appropriate response is to lay down the more trivial aspect of your life and follow His message blindly. Many people who have followed their calling have found that it leads to a much deeper fulfillment than they could ever have… Read more »

The Powerful Bond Between Man and Horse

Here at Deer Creek Structures, we are big supporters of equine therapy and are very passionate about supporting those who understand the powerful healing bond between man and the many creatures of the world. As Christians, we are called to be good stewards of all God’s creatures, and we can receive grace if we respect… Read more »

How Horses Have Helped Children in Therapy

Animal lovers enjoy the companionship of horses for a plethora of different reasons.  Some love horses because they have a passion for riding or need horses for transportation purposes.  Moreover, some use horses to supplement their income and offer riding lessons.  Others love horseracing or other show competitions.   Many people just love having a graceful… Read more »