Category Archives: Animal Assisted Psychotherapy

My Love Affair with Quarter Horses: Buck Chapter 2

Where Beau was a dark bay and Quincy a classic sorrel, Buck is tall, rangy and dappled grey.  He comes from the Flying X 6 line which are cow horses. He has a confirmation issue in front where one of … Continue reading

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Happy New Year 2013

For my first post of 2013 I decided to give a shout out to Pathfinder, better known around the barn as Silver. I can hardly believe that he is turning 25 this year. I always reflect on the way ahead … Continue reading

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Horses Healing Teens

Here is a great parenting tip for the New Year, choose a horse as a therapist for your teenager who is needs help. Horses have all the qualities and skills it takes to reach teens in trouble and help them … Continue reading

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Speaking of Animal Assisted Therapy – The Problem With Parental Expectations

My human child is now 32 and well launched in life. My horses are older geldings who are set in their ways and long ago trained me to fit their comfort zones. I can say that I have not had … Continue reading

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Animal Assisted Therapy

Animal Assisted Therapy is our theme for November.

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