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#98 Through the eyes of a therapy horse
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Mar 27, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
Are you breathing with our therapy horses? Breathing? You might think right now. We don't have time for that. The parents will complain if the student is not on horseback within the first five minutes. I get it. Twenty-five years ago, I ran a traditional program: We quickly got the rider on the horse to maximize the time on horseback. I changed the program when I realized that horses were often little more than vehicles for getting the job done. We integrated more bonding time and more opportunities for the riders to get to know the horse by seeing the world through the horse's eyes. They transformed as we added more mindful interactions to our students' lessons. They became not just more compassionate and understanding but advocates for the horses. And our horses? They were not just happier; they were thriving. Their well-being became a testament to the effectiveness of our approach. And our board of directors? They were not just pleased; they were impressed. The vet bills went down, and our safety records soared. Join me to explore the world through your therapy horse's eyes. Show notes available here:https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/98-through-the-eyes-of-a-therapy-horse
Released:
Mar 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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