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‘Catalysts for self-discovery’; Combining a love of horses with social work to do good
“Horses, through their behaviors and responses, can reveal things about the client’s personality or demeanor that he or she was unaware of,” says Katie Johnson, William Woods University senior studying social work and equestrian studies. Johnson’s ultimate plan is to use these two areas of study to assist veterans and at-risk children and adolescents through […]
Read More...November 3rd, 2015
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William Woods Horses donated to support veterans
In a previous post, we talked about the life-changing things that equine therapy can do for people with disabilities, addictions and mental illness. The veteran support organization, Healing America’s Heroes — whose mission is to “help veterans help themselves” — provides recreational therapeutic programs, including equine therapy. We’ve also talked about the kinds of things […]
Read More...April 7th, 2015
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Healing Power of Equine Therapy
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” — Winston Churchill People who spend time with horses know about their therapeutic power and how much better they can make you feel. Equine therapy is a widespread therapy practice today helping people in all walks of […]
Read More...December 19th, 2014
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