Tyler Jacobson is a freelance writer, with past experience in writing and outreach for parent and teen advocate organizations.
I talk a lot about horses and how they play a key—almost divine—role in healing peoples’ hearts and minds. I do this because I have seen people make incredible breakthroughs through their interaction with horses. This has given me a unique perspective...
Winston Churchill famously said, “The outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man,” and parents with struggling kids are discovering how true this quote can be for their children. It can be challenging to raise children and teens with either ...
Horses, with their powerful stature, expressive eyes, and undeniable grace, have captivated and intrigued humans for centuries. We love these creatures, and while we don’t really need them for work anymore, we still keep them around anyway. For the ...
Teens, especially troubled ones, can give their parents a very hard time. You try everything you can think of—threats, intimidation, rewards, counseling or therapy—and still none of these work. If you’re at your wit's end when it comes to getting yo...
The documentary Free Reins shows just how popular equine-therapy has become, so much so that it’s now being used to help people suffering from a range of issues like post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, autism, and even mood disorders. Different...
Horseback riding is amazing, not only as a fun activity or a competitive sport. Not even only for your physical health—it works most muscles in the body, after all. Riding on horses can be an emotionally healing experience that has been proven effective...
Horses are wonderful animals that have been man’s companion for ages. Although riding horses can be exhilarating, their healing powers have been recognized for centuries. This explains why equine therapy—a form of experiential therapy involving interactions...
Horses are fantastic creatures that have been our companions almost as long as humans have been around. In recent years, equine therapy or hippotherapy has seen an increase in popularity as more people come to realize the mental and health benefits derived...
When utilized in conjunction with traditional therapies, equine therapy is beneficial in helping people with various emotional, physical and mental difficulties to heal and overcome their problems. Here are 5 different types of equine therapy curren...
Therapy horses provide people with invaluable emotional support and are particularly ideal for those who don’t respond well to traditional ‘talk’ therapy. This could be troubled teen boys with anger management or defiance issues or struggling teen girls...
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