The good life
WE ALL HAVE mental health, whether it’s good, bad, or in between — and it’s usually been all three at some point. More of us are beginning to appreciate how important it is to look after our mental health as well as our physical health, but it can be difficult to know how.
“Being around horses definitely helps you to develop resilience, which is very beneficial for mental health,” says sports psychologist Steffi Dampney. “You have the variable of the horse to consider, which is completely different from any other sport. If something goes wrong, you need to stay focused and remain calm for your horse, and this
