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An Argument Against Animal Experimentation
This article was written by my 15 year old daughter and makes a number of important arguments relevant for any field that involves animals, including a discussion of the evidence supporting animal sentience.
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Slowing Down
Through a case study example learn how and why a slower approach to Equine Therapy makes space for deeper levels of learning – about horses and ourselves.
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Dancing With Skye
Working with a horse at liberty is a delicate and intricate dance. This article explores and applies lessons from this ‘dance’, including the importance of attachment, to human relationships including parenting.
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The Value and Need for True Play
Animals remind us to play; with no winners or losers, no educational goals and no consequences. Just true play with all the benefits nature intended.
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Finding Our Way Back
Animals have much to teach us about life, love and relationships, if only we will listen. They can also help us heal, and show us where we need to grow.
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The Love of an Animal
A large and conclusive body of research shows that the most important factor in a child’s emotional health, wellness and development is a positive attachment with a caretaking adult.
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The Grace to Be … and the Space to Become …
What is it so many of us are looking for, and find in the company of a horse? We need Grace, we need Space, and to know that We Matter
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Home – Where the Horse
Everyone needs that sense of a secure home base. When we have it we feel safe to venture out into the world; when we don’t, we ‘cling’ to what we can, yet still feel afraid.
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Emotional Rest
Just as a child’s body grows when she is physically resting, we grow – and heal – emotionally when we are emotionally at rest. Our animals have much to teach us about the value of practicing both these forms of rest.
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User Guide for Therapeutic Stories
This free user’s guide helps parents and professionals decide when, how and to whom to read therapeutic stories from Healing Hooves and elsewhere.
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