Rescue horses
Rescuing people.
American Equine Therapy Center is a 501c3 providing critical therapy to treat veterans and others with PTSD using horse-assisted therapy.
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The power of horse therapy.
Equine therapy engages clients in the care of trained horses, along with other methods such as experiential and cognitive behavioral therapy. Therapy is often used to treat a variety of client issues.
The Benefits of Horse Therapy
According to CRC Health, horseback riding or equine therapy has been successful in helping patients show marked improvements in the following areas:
Assertiveness
Emotional awareness
Empathy
Stress tolerance
Flexibility
Impulse control
Problem-solving skills
Self-actualization
Independence
Self-regard
Social responsibility
Interpersonal relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Traumatic Brain Injury